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| South Perth Youth Network
The South Perth Youth Network (SPYN) is the City of South Perth’s youth leadership team. Our group is made up of young people, from a wide range of backgrounds, who are keen to take action around the issues that they care about.
Anyone aged 12–25 who lives, works or studies within the City of South Perth is welcome to join.
What does SPYN do?
The SPYN team meets regularly to discuss important issues and develop local projects, events and activities for young people.
Current and recent projects include:
- Creating a new magazine for local young people
- Planning Australia Day 2011
- Planning Secret Event 2011
SPYN members also have the opportunity to take part in exciting youth leadership events. Some of our members have recently attended the YACtion Youth Conference, National Young Leaders Day and the Bright Green Youth Camp in Europe!
SPYN Aims
- To provide and promote opportunities for young people in the City of South Perth
- To enhance personal development and leadership skills in our members
- To develop and deliver positive youth projects
- To allow the expression of young people’s ideas and opinions
- To raise awareness and support in the community around issues that are important to local young people
- To help make the City of South Perth a great place for all young people.
Why join SPYN?
- Have an opportunity to have a say about your community
- Express your unique ideas and opinions
- Take action arounf the issues that are important to you
- Help plan awesome projects, activities and events
- Learn new things and gain practical skills in project development and event management
- Develop skills in leadership, teamwork and communication
- Meet new people
- Have an opportunity to attend exciting youth events for free
- Gain great experience for your resume
- It’s fun!
If you would like to join SPYN or learn more about what we do, please contact the City’s Community Development Officer on 9474 0708 or email natashah@southperth.wa.gov.au.
Magazine Creators Wanted
SPYN is calling for young people aged 12–25 to submit articles, photographs, comics or drawings to be included in the magazine. All contributions will be considered, but SPYN and the City will have the final say on material published.
Submissions can include personal stories, or topics such as the negative effects of drug use, peer pressure and safety.
Read online
Get Involved
If you are aged from 12–25 years and would like to get involved in the magazine, meet some great people and learn or develop a skill, contact Natasha on natashah@southperth.wa.gov.au or 9474 0777.
