Youth Services
A community priority to increase focus on youth service provision and facilities was identified during the community consultation for our Strategic Community Plan Our Future 2033. There are a number of youth-focused major projects underway in the Shire of Denmark. For more information about those projects and other consultations, please visit our Your Denmark engagement page.
On this page:
Youth Services Information
Youth Services fall within the portfolio of our Community Development Officer who assists community members to build connections, meanwhile advocating for the development of youth focused facilities, activities, infrastructure and support services.
Every April, the Shire of Denmark celebrates Youth Week, but activities and events for youth run throughout the year through the busy Denmark Recreation Centre and Denmark Public Library programs. Information about up-coming events targeted at our youth community is available on our What’s On for Youth page.
The Shire of Denmark partners with support and outreach services, to offer assistance and a friendly ear to youth in need.
Coming soon: McLean House, formerly known as Tha House, will return to a youth-focus in 2024. Find out about what's on at McLean House.
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What’s On for Youth
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Youth Support and Outreach
The Shire of Denmark partners with support and outreach services, to offer assistance and a friendly ear to youth in need.
In this section:
- Denmark Youth Outreach
- Support Services and Information for Youth
Denmark Youth Outreach
Denmark Youth Outreach is a free support service available to young people aged 12-18 years who may be in crisis or experiencing a difficult journey through adolescence.
Denmark Youth Outreach provides early intervention support to young people to prevent and address crisis. The program provides mentoring, information to enhance young people’s health and well-being, advocacy, referrals and support to access specialist services, including the Albany Youth Support Association (AYSA) homelessness services.
If you, or someone you know, needs help, make a referral or an enquiry to Denmark Youth Outreach via email clientintake@aysa.org.au or phone (08) 9842 2082.
Contact our Youth Outreach Officer Savannah directly on savannah.c@aysa.org.au.
If you, or someone you know, is in an emotional crisis and require urgent support, please contact:
- Suicide Call Back Service on 1300 659 467
- Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800
- Lifeline on 13 11 14
Support Services and Information for Youth
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Inclusion
Our community commitment to protect what makes us special, improve our quality of life and plan for future generations cannot be achieved without including every member of our community, no matter their lived-experience.
Please visit our Access and Inclusion page to find out more about Access and Inclusion in the Shire of Denmark.
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Youth Week
Every year in April, the Shire of Denmark community celebrates Youth Week as part of the annual State-wide celebration of the positive contributions of young people in our society.
If you would like to know more about Youth Week or to express your interest for involvement in the 2024 celebrations, please contact our Community Development Officer.
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Awards and Grants
Every member of our youth community contributes something individual and special to the fabric of life here in the Shire of Denmark. To acknowledge that some go above and beyond to make an impact, the Shire of Denmark Community Citizen of the Year awards have a Youth Category for the ‘Youth - Community Citizen of the Year’.
Nominations for the awards (presented in May at the annual Thank a Volunteer event) open annual in March. For more information about the nomination process, please visit our Volunteering page.
Other awards and grants in the Shire of Denmark for youth include:
- Junior Sportsperson of the Year
- Community Service Award (awarded to a Denmark Senior High School year 12 student)
- Agricultural Scholarship (awarded to a WA College of Agriculture, Denmark, year 9 or 10 student)
- Community Grants Program
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Related News
Posted 24 April 2024
Volunteer Appreciation Sundowner: 18 May
Celebrating National Volunteer Week 2024: 'Something for Everyone'
Posted 26 March 2024
Partial Funding Secured for Berridge Park Revitalisation
Construction to begin in 2025 thanks to $697,666 State Government grant
Posted 25 March 2024
Request for Quote: Shire of Denmark Youth Strategy 2024
Seeking suitably qualified consultant to develop an inaugural Youth Strategy
Posted 20 March 2024
Youth Fest 2024: Activities and Fun for all on Friday 5 April
Come on down to McLean Precinct and get amongst Youth Fest 2024
Posted 11 March 2024
School Holiday Program: Find a Local Activity for Your Kids
We've got you sorted for what to do these upcoming school holidays
Posted 01 March 2024
Community Citizen of the Year Award Nominations Open
Nominate someone you know before 31 March to recognise their contribution
Posted 28 February 2024
Berridge Park Concept Plan Adopted, Funding Chase Begins
Council gives Shire green light to apply for funding for Berridge Park revitalisation
Posted 14 February 2024
School Holiday Program Flyer: Get Your Activity Featured
Contact Community Services before Monday 4 March to be featured for free
Posted 08 February 2024
New iPads a Win for Accessibility at Denmark's Library
iPads available to borrow for library members to boost accessibility to online resources
Posted 09 January 2024
Kwoorabup Festival: Events from 5pm at Berridge Park
Join the festivities on Friday 26 January with activities, markets, food and more
Posted 21 December 2023
School Holidays: McLean House Hosts Kids Holiday Activities
Family friendly, fun activities and workshops, parental supervision required
Posted 21 December 2023
Disability Access and Inclusion Plan Review Update
Accessible engagement a top priority as part of the DAIP review
Posted 18 December 2023
Nornalup Jetty Project Delayed, On Track for January Completion
Substantial progress made on the construction and installation of all-abilities jetty
Posted 14 December 2023
School Holiday Fun at the Denmark Public Library
Fun and activities for kids and young families these summer holidays
Posted 11 December 2023
Denmark Christmas Festival This Saturday 16 December
Join us at Berridge Park from 5-9pm for Christmas Pageant, carols and more
Posted 29 November 2023
International Day of People with Disability 2023: Family Fun Walk
Shire and Kwoorabup Community Markets co-host 3 Dec all-abilities event
Posted 18 October 2023
Community Grants 2023/2024 Recipients Named
Seven community projects funded in this year's Community Grants round
Posted 12 October 2023
Save the Date: Denmark's 2023 Christmas Festival
Community invited to join the festive spirit on Saturday 16 December at Berridge Park
Posted 11 October 2023
Local Youth Careers Advanced to Centre Court
Local trainees recently completed training at Denmark Recreation Centre
Posted 26 September 2023
Garage Sale Trail 2023: Bag a Bargain This Spring
Nation-wide Garage Sale Trail comes back to town over two weekends this November
Posted 07 September 2023
Kids Sensory Kits Join the Collection at Denmark's Library
Relaxation, Focus, Movement and Emotion & Feeling Sensory Kits Added to Library Collection
Posted 02 August 2023
Council Focuses on Youth Services and Facilities
Funding and support to deliver on youth services community priority
Posted 02 August 2023
Council Adopts Budget to Fund Community Priorities
Renewed focus on areas such as roads and youth in line with community feedback
Posted 06 July 2023
Public Consultation: Berridge Park Revitalisation Project
Youth Precinct design workshops Wednesday 9 August 2023
Posted 28 June 2023
Strategic Community Plan Major Review Complete
Our Future 2033 replaces Denmark 2027
Posted 17 May 2023
Funding for Footpath Extension from Ag College to Springdale
Design phase for important footpath link to commence next financial year
Posted 15 May 2023
Danish National Team Invited to Discover Denmark Down Under
Grand gesture launched to invite soccer stars to visit during FIFA Women's World Cup
Posted 15 May 2023
Special Message from Local Soccer Club to Danish Women's Team
Welcome to Denmark. Confused about our accents? This is Denmark, Western Australia!
Posted 14 April 2023
Youth Fest 2023: Activities and Engagement for All
Come and join the fun from noon til 4pm, Wednesday 19 April at McLean Sports Precinct
Posted 28 February 2023
New Beach Volleyball Courts a Hit at McLean Precinct
Latest addition made possible by community groups, volunteers and donations
Posted 03 February 2023
Sensory Kits to join Collection at Denmark Public Library
Kits available to borrow to support people living with dementia in Denmark
Posted 20 December 2022
Meet Mitchell Hockley, WA VFRS Volunteer
Get to know some of our local vollies through our Volunteer Spotlight Series 2022/2023
Posted 24 October 2022
Pump Track Comes to Life Thanks to Community Spirit
Exciting new community asset with youth focus takes shape in Denmark
Posted 09 September 2022
Roller Discos are back in Denmark for End of Term Celebrations
Back by popular demand, kids are skating around the Denmark Recreation Centre
Posted 08 September 2022
Visiting Author Inspires Kids During Book Week
Kids get up close to children's author and science writer at Denmark Public Library
Posted 15 August 2022
Connection Through Planting for National Schools Tree Day
Kwoorabup Nature School and Shire of Denmark collaborate to revegetate bushland
Posted 30 June 2022
Youth and Kids Activities This School Holidays
Denmark Recreation Centre and Public Library host suite of fun activities
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Contact
Our Youth Outreach Officer can be reached at savannah.c@aysa.org.au.
Our Community Development Officer can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au.
Contact details for our Councillors are published on our Councillors page.
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