Circular Head Council employs a Youth and Community Officer to facilitate youth and community programs.
There is a variety of activities and services available to the young people of Circular Head.
For further information contact Council on (03) 6452 4800.
Circular Head Youth Strategic Plan
Please find a copy of the Circular Head Youth Strategic Plan 2016-2019, which was adopted in May 2016, following consultation with the community.
Circular Head Youth Leaders (CHYL)
The Circular Head Youth Leaders is a Youth Advisory Group to Council with a focus on young people in years 7 to 12. Their role is to improve the health and wellbeing of young people by supporting and engaging youth, while allowing their voices to be heard.
CHYL meets monthly to advise Council on youth issues and concerns and develop activities and projects for young people in Circular Head.
CHYL is now recognised in the community as a vibrant group of young people making positive changes in the
lives of other Circular Head Youth. They support and assist at community events such as:
- Out of the Shadows Walk
- National Youth Week - Youth Fest
- Relay for Life
- Christmas Parades and Christmas Carols
- ANZAC Day
- School Holiday Activities
- Youth Conferences and Forums
- Community Sleep Out
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To enquire about joining CHYL please contact Jodie on 6452 4803 or you can apply online by clicking here
To apply for the Youth Mayor position, click here
(Applicants must have been a member of Circular Head Youth Leaders for a minimum of 12 months and must currently live, work or study in the Circular Head area)
(NB: This is an independent page and the views expressed on this page are not necessarily those held by nor endorsed by Circular Head Council)
Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
The Circular Head Youth Advisory Council meets monthly. Their role is to represent and advocate for the young people of Circular Head aged 18 to 25 and ensure their voices are heard.
This group provides an avenue for young people to progress issues to Council and offers advice to Council on specific issues impacting young people in Circular Head.
To enquire about joining YAC please contact Jodie on 6452 4803 or you can apply online by clicking here
Young Citizen of the Year
Council recognises contributions to the community by a young person each year through its Young Citizen of the Year award, announced as part of the annual Australia Day celebrations.
Young Citizen of the Year Nomination Form
Skatepark
The skate park has been in operation since 2001. The facility attracts a number of users, and offers an alternative, low cost recreational activity. Regular skate jams are organised at the venue. Smithton Skatepark is located on the corner of Nelson Street and Havelock Street, Smithton.
Youth Art + Photography Competition
This annual event is part of the CHarts Festival and is open to young residents of Circular Head aged between 12 and 25. Entry is free and prizes are awarded.
The art work can be in any medium.
Circular Head Youth Centre - Seven Up
The Seven Up Youth Centre, at the SCF Building on Nelson Street, is open from 3pm to 5pm on Monday, Tuesday and Thursday. Seven Up is a place where students from grade 7 to 12 can come and relax in a newly revamped youth based area.
The centre staff and committee are dedicated to providing a safe, youth friendly space that respects young people; works with them to support their mental, emotional and physical health and encourages them to try new things and build new skills.
Seven Up offers a range of activities on a daily basis which keep the young people occupied in a positive environment. These activities include; cooking, 8 Ball, Table Tennis, board and card games, PS3, XBOX, internet connection, basketball, musical instruments and other planned activities.
Seven Up is a collaboration between Rural Health Tasmania, Circular Head Council, Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation (CHAC), Treasure Chest and Smithton Christian Fellowship (SCF). The Seven Up Vision is to create a sustainable, youth friendly space where young people in Circular Head can feel safe, supported, included, listened to and welcomed.
For more information and background on Seven Up click here.
Visit Seven Up on Facebook
Youth Groups
Other organisations in Circular Head:
- Circular Head Aboriginal Corporation
- Smithton Girl Guides
- Scouts (including Venturers)
- Various Church Youth Groups
Riverbend Youth Centre
Riverbend Youth Centre is situated 6km south of Smithton on Trowutta Road in a beautiful riverside setting. The centre consists of a large complex all under one roof. It is capable of accommodating around 120 people and caters for all types of camps and conferences.
Riverbend is administered by the Christian Brethren Churches of Circular Head.
For further information visit Riverbend Youth Centre website.
Youth Service Directory
Yodel is a directory of Youth Services, which includes a Youth Online Drug Education Library.