YMCA NT Darwin Youth Space Services
Palmerston Youth Drop In Centre
The Palmerston Youth Drop In Centre is a youth-led, safe and empowering space for young people managed by the Y in partnership with Larrakia Nation. The Centre offers supervised activities, skill development, leadership opportunities, and targeted follow up for young people in Palmerston.
After School Programs during School Terms
A fun, safe space for young people to meet with friends and peers to try new activities, develop new skills and learn about topics relevant to young people. Activities are free and dinner is included. Guest speakers and groups are encouraged to come and get involved.
- Wednesday – Boys Nights 3.30pm – 7pm
- Thursday – Girls Nights 3.30pm – 7pm
Back2School Program
YMCA\’s Back2School program is a short term alternative education program for young people who have disengaged with school. Staff work with young people to identify their individual needs and goals. Goals are set for each young person and worked towards throughout their time in the Back2School program. These goals can be related to anything in a young person\’s life that they are wanting to work on. YMCA actively communicates with the young person\’s school, parents and other relevant agencies to work towards goals and set them up on a path towards success. Click here to learn more about this program.
Support for Young People through Case Management
YMCA also provides support to young people to work on their individual goals and needs. This may include assistance in finding work experience, employment or an apprenticeship, training, securing a driver\’s licence or accreditation, providing in-school support and social/emotional support.
School Holiday Programs
YMCA is the place to be in the school holidays! Our team works hard to create innovative, fun, interactive school holiday programs. To find out what is on offer this coming school holidays contact Palmerston Youth Space youth.palmerston@ymca.org.au or phone 8932 1096. YMCA would not be able to operate the Palmerston Youth Space without the support of our sponsors. Thank you to the Australian Government and Northern Territory Government for their ongoing support of YMCA’s programs for young people.
