Youth Engagement at Northside

05/06/2026

Your voice can shape better health care for young people in the ACT.

If you're a young person navigating the health system or a GP supporting young people, we'd love to hear from you.

Take a few minutes to complete the MySay survey before 30 June.
👉 https://ow.ly/Puf950Z7S5n

03/06/2026

Gunners Place is Moving!

Join us for our final drop-in at Gunners Place!

🗓 Wednesday 10 June
🕒 From 3pm

Come hang out, connect, and celebrate everything this space has meant to our community. We’d also like to say a big thank you to everyone who has been part of Gunners Place - your energy, support, and connections have made it truly special 💙

We’re moving to a New Youth Space!, Drop in will be back in Term 3 (22nd July) and we look forward to showing you our new location!

Stay tuned for updates… and help us make this last session a great one 🙌

25/05/2026

No sessions on June 1st & 8th — but don’t worry, the beats are still coming! We’ve got three more sessions this June, so swing by Gunners Place (3:30–5:00pm) and check it out 🎧✨

Email [email protected] to know more or to register!

21/05/2026

🎉 Save the Date – 13th June! 🎉

Join us at the Welcome to Canberra Expo and connect with your community!

Northside Community Service will be there, ready to share valuable programs and services designed to support and empower our diverse community.

📅 13 June 2026
⏰ 10am – 1pm
📍 Southern Cross Club, Woden

✨ Come along, explore, and get connected!

👉 Click below to know more

We are excited to once again host the Welcome to Canberra Expo for the third year in a row.

This Expo will have a variety of organisations, including community organisations, community associations and government agencies attending to share information and engage with our multicultural community members.

Keep watching our page for more information but in the meantime make sure to save the below details!

📆 13 June 2026
🕛 10am to 1pm
📍 Southern Cross Club Woden

05/05/2026

You'll get more out of drumming than you'd expect.

Starting next Monday 11 May, we're running a free drumming workshop at Gunners Place for anyone aged 12 to 25, every week from 3:30 to 5:30. No experience needed, just come ready to give it a go.

Sign up to register your interest here https://ow.ly/o7On50YUNzy or use the link in our bio

13/04/2026

🎉The Celebrate Gungahlin Festival—previously postponed—is finally here, and we can’t wait to see you there on Saturday, 18 April!

✨ Come say hello at our stall!
Meet our friendly team and jump into some fun, family‑friendly activities, including:
🎨 Face painting
🏅 Badge making
🔴 A GIANT Connect 4

While you’re visiting, find out more about our programs supporting the community, including:
👶 Early Learning Centre – Harrison
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 Youth Programs
🏘️ Community Development Programs
👵 Social Groups & Aged Care Services

📍 Check the map to find our stall on the day!

Plus, enjoy live performances by local groups, colourful market and info stalls, and plenty of delicious food to snack on 🌭🎶🛍️
📅 Saturday, 18 April 2026
⏰ 11am – 2pm
📍 Gungahlin Town Square

Bring your friends, bring the family, and make a day of it—we’ll see you there! 💛

Belconnen Arts Centre

07/04/2026

🥁 The wait is over — the Drumming Workshop is here! 🥁

Feel the rhythm. Find your beat. Start your drumming journey this Term 2!
Join local Afro‑Cuban percussionist and educator Sinuhe Pacheco for six exciting weekly drumming sessions, where you’ll learn powerful rhythms, connect with others, and have loads of fun.

✨ Drumming Workshop – Term 2

📅 Every Monday | 11 May – 29 June
⏰ 3:30pm – 5:00pm
📍 Gunners Place, 6 Gribble St, Gungahlin
👥 Ages 12–25

No experience needed - just bring your energy and love for music! 🎶

📩 Register now:
👉 https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/4tWMfNb3VZ
✉️ Or email [email protected]

👉 Spots are limited - don’t miss out!

31/03/2026

🗣️ Young people in Canberra — this is your chance to be heard!

Janice Rodrigues - the Australian Youth Representative to the United Nations, wants to hear directly from young people aged 12–25 about the issues that matter to you.

🌏 What you share won’t just stay local — your voices will help shape a national report shared with decision‑makers in Australia and at the UN in New York.

📍 Canberra | 8–11 April
💻 Online consultations available
✅ Free to take part

Whether it’s about school, work, mental health, community, housing, climate, or anything else affecting your life — this is a real opportunity to speak up and make an impact.

👉 Get involved and have your say - Scan the QR code below or follow the link - https://events.humanitix.com/host/un-youth-australia

📣 Share this with your friends so more young voices are heard


Woden Youth Centre Raw Potential Youth

27/03/2026

🚗 Ready to Get Your L’s These Autumn School Holidays? 🚗

Northside is running a FREE Pre‑Learner Licence Course for ACT young people aged 15–25!

👩‍🏫 Delivered by experienced, friendly Youth Workers
🆓 100% FREE – includes testing and all resources
📆 7–8 April 2026 (2 full days)
📍 Gunners Place
Spaces are limited and fill fast — secure your spot now!

👉 Discover this and other awesome Autumn School Holiday Programs on our website:
🔗 https://www.northside.asn.au/youth-engagement/school-holiday-program/

18/03/2026

🎉 Come and visit our stall at the **Celebrate Gungahlin Festival**! 🎉

📅 **21 March**
⏰ **11am – 2pm**

Meet our friendly team and enjoy fun, interactive activities for all ages, including:
🎨 Face painting
🏅 Badge making
🔴 A giant Connect 4

While you’re there, learn more about our:
👶 **Early Learning Centre at Harrison**
🧑‍🤝‍🧑 **Youth Programs**
🏘️ **Community Development Programs**
👵 **Social Groups & Aged Care Services**

📍 **Please see the map for the location of our stall.**

We would love to see you there - come say hello and find out how we support our community at every stage of life!

Belconnen Arts Centre