Young People

The City’s inaugural Youth Plan will address current and future needs of local young people aged 10-25 years.

The South Perth Youth Network (SPYN) is the City’s youth leadership team. Anyone aged 12-25 who lives, works or studies within the City of South Perth is welcome to apply. 

Located at George Burnett Park, the centre runs activities for the community and offers a sports hall, basketball, badminton and volleyball courts.

The City celebrates Youth Week WA every year with a full program of events and activities running in the April School holidays. It is the largest celebration of young people in Western Australia with thousands of young people aged 10-25 from across the country involved each year.

Manning Skate Park is a purpose-built concrete park with heaps of room for beginner and intermediate street-style skateboarders.

The City of South Perth hosts and supports a wide range of events throughout the year. Browse the full list of upcoming City and community run events.

Funding opportunities are available to community organisations and individuals in a variety of categories.

Enter your home address in the Near Me map and you can find your nearest services, sporting and community groups, clubs and facilities.  

KidSport enables eligible Western Australian children aged 5-18 years to participate in community sport and recreation by offering them financial assistance towards club fees.

Emerging Artist returns as a fully immersive arts festival. Enter the awards, experience the works at the free exhibition, or sign up for the arts program.

The South Perth Young Writers Award encourages excellence in creative writing and is open to all students from Year one through to Year 12 who live in or attend school within the City of South Perth. 

A list of organisations that help young people in many different ways.

We are dedicated to providing our members with free access to ideas and information in a variety of formats; to promote lifelong learning; to nurture a love of literature and all varieties of cultural expression; and to spark the imagination and creativity of all.