Young PeopleYoung people aged 12 to 24 years, make up 19.78% (9821 persons) (ABS, 2008) of the total Camden population of 49,646 people. This population is estimated to grow significantly over the next 30 years as a result of the extensive new developments planned for the LGA with the South Western Sydney Growth Centre. This will present a challenge for Council and Community organisations working with young people to ensure services meet the population demand. To ensure Council is better able to plan for the current and future population of young people, we have developed a Youth Strategic Plan that outlines key objectives and strategies for reaching these within 5-year time frames. Current ProjectsCamden Youth Council (CYC) Camden Youth Council (CYC) plays an important role in assisting Camden Council to develop initiatives and projects for young people living in the Camden Local Government Area. CYC is for young people aged 15 to 25 years who are interested in discussing issues, expressing views and contributing to the development of the local Camden community. The CYC is a fantastic opportunity for young people to become involved and ensure young people of Camden have a voice. This includes providing Camden young people with an opportunity to have their say, be heard and get involved in local youth project, initiatives and events. Download the Camden Youth Council Application Form here Download the Camden Youth Council Reference and Parental Consent form here For more information about CYC please phone 4645 5021 or email youth@camden.nsw.gov.au National Youth Week Activities in Camden! National Youth Week is the largest celebration of young people in Australia. Thousands of young people aged 12-25 years across Australia get involved in National Youth Week each year. This year National Youth Week will take place from the 13th to 22nd of April 2012 with the theme, imagine.create,inspire. National Youth Week encourages young people to: 25 Different activities and events have been organised by local young people for the 2012 Camden community. This year, local community and youth services from the camden area have organised a range of free youth activities, workshops, forums and programs in partnership with the Camden Council. To view the 2012 Camden Youth week Program, please click here If you would like to get involved with Camden Youth Week planning and organising please contact 4645 5021 or email youth@camden.nsw.gov.au Alternatively, you can check out the latest information from the Camden Youth Council Facebook page: www.facebook.com/camdenyouthcouncil Camden Youth Services Directory 2012/13 Young people, youth services, community groups, schools and other residents now have access to an easy-to-follow youth services directory that is specific to the Camden area. Featuring information about local youth services, health and education services, transport options, recreation parks and employment opportunities, the Camden Youth Services Directory aims to increase community awareness of services and resources available in the area for young people. The directory can be downloaded from Council's website by clicking here or copies can be obtained by phoning 4645 5021 or email youth@camden.nsw.gov.au Camden Council Wheelie Bin Beat Box Conceived and endorsed by the Community NSW Western Sydney Cluster Group Funderground: the Wheelie Bin Beat Box 2011 project aims to provide a platform for Western Sydney young people to perform live music, original musical composition or present live DJ mixes in live sites across a number of local government areas in Western Sydney. The Wheelie Bin Beat Box is a self-contained, solar powered amplification unit with iPod/Laptop connectivity designed to be set-up and used at any outdoor or indoor event. This system comes with a silver iPod shuffle, microphone, back up battery pack and of course – the Wheelie Bin! The Wheelie Bin Beat Box Sound System is an individually designed, hand crafted unit. Featuring high volume, high fidelity sound, the Wheelie Bin Beat Box Sound System is most suited to small to medium sized gatherings like picnics, street parties or mobile public events. Operation is plug_and_play via USB ports that will support, laptop, ipod, mixing deck and CD players. The Wheelie Bin beat Box Sound System is available for hire for not-for-profit community groups, charitable organisations, youth services and schools within the Camden LGA. How can people use the Wheelie Bin Sound System? The wheelie bin sound system can be used in one of two ways. 1. As an amplification system for live performance. Using the microphone function on the system young people can sing and/or amplify their own musical instrument with the sound system. 2. Using the inputs supplied the sound system becomes a simple plug and play device. The system can be used to present mixed or sampled edited original music from an iPod, iPad or laptop. For further information about the Wheelie Bin Sound System, contact Camden Council Community Planning & Development Team on (02) 4645 5021 or youth@camden.nsw.gov.au Click here for more information. Koori Flow Koori Flow is a project initiative from Muru Nanga Mai, Camden, Campbelltown and Wollondilly Councils with support from UnitingCare Burnside, which aims to increase awareness and engagement for young aboriginal people 9 - 18 years. Koori Flow involves building stronger access to youth services for Aboriginal young people in the Camden LGA. The project also aims to build connections between young aboriginal people and the wider Camden community. Support for Young Persons Special Achievers The Support for Young Persons Special Achievers Program is to support gifted and talented young people under 23 years who live in the Camden LGA. The program provides a once only grant of up to $500 to assist to meet the costs of participation in a cultural, academic or sporting event representing Camden, NSW or Australia at a state or national level. Comming UpLight Up Camden festival (Youth Activities) Come down to Argyle Street, Camden on Saturday 17 November 2012 to celebrate the turning on of the Christmas tree lights and the start of the festive season. Argyle Street, closed from 4pm, will be decked out in red and green stalls, entertainment, rides and more! The festival will include a designated area along Argyle St (McDonalds end) for young people to participate in a range of activities. Please check back in October 2012 for more information about Light up Camden (Youth Activities). Wollongong Beach Bus The Wollongong Beach Bus is a free bus service that operates during the Christmas school holidays for young people aged between 12 and 18 years. Young people are required to present a valid school pass or proof of age card when collecting tickets and must live, work or study in the Camden or Campbelltown Local Government Area. Please check back in November 2012 for more information about the Wollongong Beach Bus or contact 4645 5021 Break Through Youth Employment Mentoring Program The Break Through Youth Employment Mentoring Program has been operating in the Macarthur region for the past five years, offering young people (16-25 years) the opportunity to work 1:1 with an employment focused mentor from the local business community. The aim is to have the young person learn from the experiences of their mentor in order to develop the skills, knowledge and confidence to achieve their individual career goals. Break Through is currently looking to recruit businesses and mentors from the Camden LGA, willing to support the program and participate as employment focused mentors. For further information and an Expression of interest form, please contact Tracy Dunn, Program Coordinator, on 0420 308 324 or via email: tracy@livelearn.com.au Click here to view the Expression of Interest Form. Youth Connections in Camden Youth Connections is a program that assists young people aged 11 - 19 years who are most-at-risk of disengaging or already have disengaged from education, training and/or family and the community. The Youth Connections program for the Camden area is facilitated by MTC Work Solutions. The Camden Youth Connections program will include a number of components to assist young people to engage in education and employment. Topics covered include:
For more information about the Youth Connections program, please contact MTC Work Solutions on 4645 8700. Drives for Learners in Macarthur - log Book Runs Drives for Learners in Macarthur is a joint project between Campbelltown City Council and Camden Council. This project includes a booklet detailing driving routes around the Macarthur area. In addition to the booklet, a Day Time Log Book Run event is offered to the community 4 times per year. The Log Book Run event is an organised drive based on a route from the booklet which learner drivers and their supervisors are invited to attend. Youth Strategic Plan 2005-2010 To view the 'Youth Strategic Plan' 2005-2010 click here Camden Youth Services Directory Places and Spaces for young people
Camden Area Youth Services (CAYS) Camden Area Youth Services (CAYS) is a service for young people between the ages of 12 and 25. CAYS offer a wide range of after school activities on Mondays and Tuesdays for young people and school holiday programs. CAYS provides information, assistance and support to young people and/or their families who live in the Camden LGA. A range of activities are provided to assist young people with life skills, social skills, relationships, personal development, educational and career support. Other programs include breakfast outreach, Thursday Night program (Out-ReAcH), school holiday activities and excursions. Activities include general drop-in services, outings, youth services outreach and referral to other services. CAYS operate from the CAYS HQ Youth Space, Narellan Community Hall, Queen St, Narellan on Monday and Tuesday's from 2.30pm - 5.30pm, Wednesday Young Mums group 10am - 12noon and from the Camden Community Connections Office: Monday - Friday; 8.30am - 4.30pm. If you would like to find out more about CAYS programs, email maria.e@camdenconnections.org.au or call Maria on 4647 1283 or 0448 022 407. You can also visit CAYS in person at: Camden Community Connections, Community Office 1, Narellan Library Complex, Cnr Queen and Elyard St, Narellan NSW 2567.
Camden offers a wide range of public bus transport with numerous bus stops scattered throughout the LGA. These buses regularly travel to and from Campbelltown station and Macarthur Square, providing easy access to Wollongong bus services, City Rail train services and Campbelltown shopping.
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