The Armadale Youth Advisory Council ( AYAC ) is made up of young people aged 12-25 years with a passion for making the City of Armadale a great place for young people to live.
AYAC members currently meet fortnightly on Monday afternoons for informal meetings to connect with each other and discuss issues affecting young people.
AYAC allows young people to:
Connect regularly with other community-minded young people
Discuss issues they see in the community and brainstorm possible ways to help
Find out what services and programs are available for young people in the area
Actively share information on services and programs with their schools and other young people
Attend community events where they can engage with the community and host activities for young people
Provide advice and feedback to City staff and community organisations on projects affecting young people
Be involved in their local community and represent their peers in a positive way
Young people who are interested in joining the Armadale Youth Advisory Council ( AYAC ) can reach out to the Community Development Team by calling 9394 5642 or csadministration@armadale.wa.gov.au to ask any questions. Your information will be kept confidential.
The Gwynne Park Skate Park was opened in 2021. At the time of the opening, a temporary art decal was installed. The City worked in partnership with Creative Soul Sessions and nine local young people to design the artwork for the Gwynne Park Skate Park. The nine young people attended two co-design sessions and a practical painting skills session before Creative Soul Sessions unveiled their draft concept design. The artist and young people then worked together to install the artwork.
The City of Armadale have a wide range of skate parks, pump tracks and bike tracks.
The Cecil Andrews Police Rangers program is open to all young people aged 12-17 years old in the area.
We meet every Wednesday from 6pm until 9 pm at Cecil Andrews Senior High School and do a variety of activities including:
Knots and navigation
Bush survival
Road awareness
Basic bike repairs
Cultural activities
Developing leadership skills
For more information contact the Unit Coordinator, Mr. Ben Boekholt on 0432 378 815 or by email.
The City of Armadale, along with Centre for Stories have heard raw and authentic experiences of young people within the Armadale community. With guidance from local artist Julie Fearns-Pheasant, students from Armadale Senior High School, Cecil Andrews College, Harrisdale Senior High School and Kelmscott Senior High School have had the opportunity to create a visual self-portrait using acrylic paint on canvas. Exploring themes such as individuality, identity, family, friendship, passion and nature, the students engaged in conversational interviews with Luisa Mitchell, Centre for Stories, about what it is like being a young person living in the City of Armadale.
The City facilitates and chairs a network with key stakeholders who work with young people in the Armadale area.The purpose of the Armadale Youth Network (AYN) is to develop a shared knowledge of community service provision in the area, offer support, debrief and share ideas, discuss opportunities for partnerships and share information on upcoming projects and services.The AYN aims to improve service delivery and outcomes for the youth in our community.If you are an organisation that works with young people in our area and would like to receive more information or join the AYN, or if you would like to connect with any of the AYN members or find out about AYN initiatives, please contact CSAdministration@armadale.wa.gov.au or 9394 5642.
Download the 2019 Armadale Youth Network Service Guide for a list of services located within the City of Armadale (or immediate surrounds) and those offering services in Armadale. The guide includes contact details and a map. This guide is currently being updated. Please contact us on info@armadale.wa.gov.au if you require any information.
Following are links to other support services available to young people.
Beyond Blue: An avenue for you to find help when it feels like there is nowhere else to go and no one understands
Drug Aware: An information service that is for you and / or your family
Head Space: Information for young people on mental health
Hope Community Services: Hope Community Services provide a number of services for young people including counselling, street outreach and youth bail option programs
Kids Help Line: Confidential information and counselling line for young people
Lifeline: 24-hour crisis support and suicide prevention services
Parkerville Children and Youth Care: Advocacy, counselling, young mums' program, at risk youth and children accommodation, family therapy service, moving out moving on program
Sexual Health Quarters:A one stop shop for all family planning and sexual health needs and information
The Freedom Centre: A confidential information and referral centre for LGBTIQ or otherwise gender or sexuality diverse young people
Youth Affairs Council of Western Australia: The main body for anything to do with youth affairs and young people
Transperth WA: Train, bus and ferry information.
Araluen Botanic Park is best known for its tulips which cover the park in carpets of colours during Spring, but the park has much more to offer. With a deep and interesting history, this local gem is an all-year destination.
The hybrid design of the park combines natural bushland with landscaped beds, bridges and buttresses nestled deep within the Brookton valley, a scenic 30-minute drive southeast of Perth.
Explore the park's many trails, which follow winding brooks and lead to showcases of speciality blooms such as heritage climbing roses and some of Western Australia's rarest camellias. Araluen Botanic Park plays host to regular events, such as outdoor concerts and performances and is also a popular wedding venue choice. Whether you grab a bite to eat at on-site eateries, the Roundhouse or Chalet Healy or take your own picnic, there is always something to enjoy at Araluen Botanic Park.
The It's Yates Springtime Tulip Festival takes place annually for approximately six weeks during August and September.
FACILITIES AND FEATURES
14 hectares of landscaped gardens
Heritage climbing roses
Over 230 varieties of camellias
Walk trails
Restaurant and cafe
On-site parking
Picnic areas
Historical and heritage status
OPENING TIMES
18 AUG – 2 OCT - 9.00am to 6.00pm
2 OCT – 18 AUG - 9.00am to 4.00pm
ENTRY FEES
Adult | $15.00 |
*Concession | $10.00 |
Companion Card (2 for 1) | $15.00 |
Child 6-16 years | $8.00 |
Bus Group (20 or More in one vehicle) | $15.00 PP |
Family Pass (2 adults & 3 children) | $45.00 |
The City of Armadale acknowledge the Traditional Owners and the Custodians of the land upon which we stand, work and play.
We acknowledge Aboriginal people as the First Peoples of this land and their connection to the lands and the waters, as they are part of them spiritually and culturally.
We acknowledge their ancestors, the Elders past and present, who have led the way for us to follow.
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