At Council, we define young people as those aged 12-24 years of age who live, work, study or play in Fairfield City. It’s important that we’re responsive to the needs of our young people and adaptive to changing times of rapid growth and new technologies. Download the 2021-2022 Strategy for Young People in Fairfield City(PDF, 21MB).
Together with communities, government and non-government agencies, we support young people through programs, partnerships, and creating opportunities for them to actively participate in community life.
WHAT’S ON!
Bring It On! Festival 2022 – Creative Leaders Forum (Saturday 14 May)
As a follow up to the Bring It On! Festival we are hosting a FREE networking event for young people who are thinking of turning their creativity into a career.=
The Creative Leaders Forum will be a half-day forum on Saturday 14 May, 10am-1pm at the Fairfield Youth and Community Centre. It will feature:
- A Q+A panel featuring local Western Sydney artists sharing their journey of becoming an industry professional
- Networking activities
- Free food
Registrations and full details are on the registration link below.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER
Photo Credit: John Vo
- Every Wednesday from 16 March – 6 April, 4:30-6:30pm @ the Fairfield City Museum and Gallery
- Plus 2 bonus workshops in Lightroom on 20 April & 27 April @ the Whitlam Library, Cabramatta
- Every Thursday 17 March – 7 April, 4:00-6:00pm @ the Fairfield Youth & Community Centre
Every Thursday 17 March – 7 April, 4:00-6:00pm @ Studio 2166 - Whitlam Library, Cabramatta
Stagecraft & Performers Primer (with PYT Fairfield)
*For performers only – registration details to be announced soon
- Every Tuesday 15 March – 5 April, 6:00-8:00pm @ PYT Fairfield on Harris St, Fairfield
Contact scd@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au or YAC@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au for questions
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The Fairfield Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) presents the views of Fairfield City’s Youth to Fairfield City Council and the wider community, ensuring that young people are given a voice at Local Government Level.
“The YAC is supported to present the thoughts and opinions of young people to Fairfield City Council and advocate for local youth needs”.
YAC is also heavily involved in Council’s annual Youth Week program, including the Bring it On! Festival and other local events.
To apply to become a member of the Fairfield YAC, you must be aged between 14-24 years and live in one of the 27 suburbs in the Fairfield Local Government Area.
A new committee forms each year during May and June. The full terms is one year from July to June.
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!
Apply today
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National Youth Week runs in April every year. It is Australia’s biggest celebration of youth (aged 12-25) and gives young people the opportunity to share ideas, raise issues, attend events and celebrate their contribution to the community.
We celebrate National Youth Week with our Bring It On! Festival, NSW’s biggest and best celebration of youth culture, talent, music and art.
Local services work together with young people to run events across Fairfield City every April. A full calendar of events will be posted here before each Youth Week.
The Fairfield Youth and Community Centre is part of the Fairfield Park Precinct - which includes the Adventure Park, Obstacle Course and Fairfield Leisure Centre.
There is a free Open Day on the first Sunday of each month, from 11am-4pm.
Drop-in activities occur five nights a week:
- Monday to Thursday 3pm-6pm drop-in program with Community First Step - 9727 4333
- Friday 3pm-6pm drop-in for newly arrived young people with STARTTS - 9794 1900
The Fairfield Youth and Community Centre is available for bookings. Visit Fairfield City Leisure Centres or call 9754 2078 for more information.
Bonnyrigg Youth and Community Centre - Bonnyrigg Ave, Bonnyrigg
Bonnyrigg Youth Centre is part of the Bonnyrigg Town Centre precinct. A variety of programs for young people, job seekers, and vulnerable members of the community happen here, run by the Daystar Foundation 9753 1600.
Prairiewood Youth and Community Centre - Restwell Rd, Prairiewood
Prairiewood Youth and Community Centre is located opposite Stockland Wetherill Park. A variety of programs for young people are run here, including a Thursday night drop-in run by The Parks Community Network 9609 7400.
We want to extend a big thank you to our Bring It On! LEGACY program volunteers for participating in a series of workshops and showcasing your skills at the 2021 Bring it On! 2021 festival.
We want to shoutout the following photographers for taking part and capturing the 2021 event.
- Hannah Teau & Noor Abu-Sada
- Billy Ly
- Jennifer, Tyna & Jacintha
- Joshua Talevski
- Suleiman Wahbe
- Jacob Stevens-Pozlewicz
BRING IT ON! FESTIVAL
Bring It On! is one of Sydney’s biggest Youth Week events, attracting thousands of young people aged 12-24 years to Fairfield Showground. The day celebrates youth culture through music and dance performances, street art, giant games and sporting activities, along with informative and exciting community stalls focused on youth wellbeing.
If you would like to be added to a mailing list to find out more about youth events and programs coming up at Council, please email SCD@fairfieldcity.nsw.gov.au and ask to be added to the Youth Opportunities list.
Click here to watch the video "Bring It On! Festival"
Visit the Bring It On! Festival Home Page for more information & photos:
Bring It On! Festival Home Page
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WELCOME TO HEALTHSPO
Healthspo is a free resource for young people and school communities looking for local information on physical, mental, sexual and nutritional health.
The program is made up of four components targeting different areas of developmental health; Fitsical, The Yarn, Food for Thought and What the Health.
WHAT THE HEALTH
HOOK ME UP TO SERVICES
What the Health is happening right now. Check out these lifestyle advice posters from your local health services. From eating healthy to smart sexual health you will be linked to the service that’s right for you. Save the posters, share them on social media or print them to hang in your offices or classrooms.
HOW DID WE DO?
Give us your feedback for your chance to win prizes!
Up for grabs are a Fitbit Versa Lite and $100 Rebel Gift Voucher.
TAKE THE SURVEY NOW!
MEET THE CREW
The F.A.I.R.S crew represent the diversity of young people in the Fairfield City community. Their hobbies, habits and personal lives capture the different characteristics that can be found around the corner of every Fairfield City block, school and workplace.
The characters are you, your family, neighbours and friends. They like the things you like, they live the way you live. They know you and all your experiences as a young person in Fairfield City.
When you see them in our media and our socials just know that a young person like yourself from Fairfield City was responsible for creating the incredible Healthspo projects you see before you!
