Byron Youth Centre

“where young people are at the centre”

The Plan:  To establish the Byron Youth Centre as the best youth facility in Australia by offering a range of unique & highly effective programs & experiences for young people of the region.

The Centre will practise a holistic approach that assists members to overcome barriers to personal success & community involvement. The Centre’s vision is to help each young person achieve their full

 potential by providing a comprehensive range of youth development programs, services & activities in a creative, caring & professional environment.

Any young person aged 12 to 24 living in the Byron region can become a member of the Centre. Associate membership is open to people over 24 or to organisations. Members have a right to be involved in

 all aspects of the Centre’s operations.

The Players: Members, youth organizations, indigenous representatives, government agencies, business partners, foundations, & community mentors.

The Programs: Youth Education & Training, Youth Culture & Activities, Youth Health & Wellbeing, Youth Leadership Development, and Youth Enterprise.

The Facilities:

Education & Training: classrooms, multimedia & workshop space

Culture & Activities: youth venue, music studio, & workshop space

Health & Wellbeing: kitchen, gardens, grounds, & workshop space

Leadership Development: venue management & policy involvement

Youth Enterprise: music venue, functions, & a youth co-op

Environmental: gardens, waste management, energy & water use

The Way Forward:

1.    Building program

2.    Funding program

     3.    Membership program

      4.    Management program