We thought this would be a good way to show you what YouthZone is about and also an easy way to contact us. If you haven't visited or heard of us before, we are a youth-based organisation created to assist young people with any need they may have. We also run various events, programs and fun activities that young people can get involved in.

What do you mean by Assisting Young People?
We make confusing or difficult situations easier for you to understand or deal with. Whether it's a legal matter, Centrelink trouble, through to finding out TAFE course information - we can let you know your options, give you guidance (if wanted) and/or intervene with the matter.

Can I get individual assistance?
Yes, you can. Our Youth Workers are happy to meet with you and can help you with all aspects of getting you to where you want to be. This includes jobs, education, living circumstances, and difficulties when dealing with institutes.

Also, we can arrange for our personal counsellor to meet with you at our Centre for a private chat about anything that's bothering you.

About YouthZone
YouthZone is a not-for-profit organisation and was established by Pole Depot Community Centre, due to the growing need to have services available to young people aged 11-24 years.

Over the last 15 years, YouthZone has had 36,000 young people use its services.  All of the programs and activities provided by YouthZone are designed, facilitated and supervised by qualified and professional youth workers.

YouthZone provides:

• Information, support and referral
• Social and recreational activities
• Employment support
• Informal counselling/problem solving
• Creative and personal development programs
• School holiday programs
• School and community programs
• An After School Drop-in program (12 years and over)
• Streetwork program (targeting young people at risk).

YouthZone also:

• Lobbies and advocates on behalf of young people
• Assesses and responds to local youth needs
• Supports and resources projects initiated by young people
• Participates in community development projects
• Participates in special events. 

This multi-purpose youth facility is also the home of these services:

GLYSSN - a project aimed to assist same sex attracted young people and also to educate the wider community. GLYSSN is running now . Contact Julia.

A General Practitioner (Doctor) is available every Wednesday, 4-6pm.  No appointments necessary; Medicare Card not required; visits to the doctor are free and confidential.

A Sexual Health Nurse is available every Thursday, 4-6pm.  Information available on sexual health, blood and urine testing.   Referral available to GP's if required.

The Brokerage Project which assists homeless people over 18 years of age both in St. George and Sutherland Shire.

The READY Project (Resources and Education on Alcohol and other drugs for young people). Staff on this project provide counselling and advice for young people regarding drug or alcohol issues.

Youth Information Card
YouthZone staff and young people have designed a Youth Information Card for young people in St. George.  This card is wallet-sized and includes contact numbers for a wide range of services and agencies that young people can access, eg. phone numbers for counselling services, accommodation, legal information, health services, and youth centres, together with other useful information.

Cards should be available at your school (see your School Counsellor), or you can call into YouthZone and collect one!

Youth Protocols
The Hurstville CBD Public Space and Shopping Centre Youth Protocols are intended to create a more harmonious relationship between all users of public and private space such as police, local businesses, shopping centre management/security and other users, in particular young people.

The protocol sets out the guidelines on how young people should behave and be treated in public and private space, so that using Hurstville CBD Public Space and Hurstville Shopping Centre is a positive experience for everyone.

Both documents are endorsed and supported  by YouthZone Youth Service, Hurstville City Council and the Attorney General's Department of NSW.

Further information can be obtained from this link:

http://www.hurstville.nsw.gov.au/PageZone_CommunityCulture.asp?z=5&c=292&p=1092

Room Hire
Rooms available for hire 7 days a week at YouthZone.
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YouthZone programs
See all our youth programs