Kyogle Together Neighbourhood Centre

07/09/2026

World Su***de Prevention Day is this Thursday, 10 September.

Nationally, 9 people die by su***de each day. Men make up more than three-quarters of those deaths. Men in regional and remote Australia are lost to su***de at more than double the rate of men in major cities.

The Healthy North Coast Kyogle LGA factsheet shows that our region has a su***de rate of 20 per 100,000, almost double the NSW rate of 11 per 100,000. Around 1 in 5 people locally report high or very high psychological distress.https://hnc.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2026/08/Kyogle.pdf

If you or someone you know needs a more direct line for support, please reach out:
-Lifeline: 13 11 14 (24/7) or text 0477 13 11 14
- Su***de Call Back Service: 1300 659 467
- Beyond Blue: 1300 224 636
- 13YARN: 13 92 76

Blue Tree Project: Blue Tree Project is a mental health charity that began in 2019 after the tragic loss of Jayden Whyte, a much-loved son, brother and friend to su***de in 2018.

These striking symbols of hope have resonated deeply, sparking open and meaningful conversations, positively transforming attitudes towards mental health. Pictured with this post is Kyogle’s Blue Tree, located on Anzac Drive near the Bowling Club. www.bluetreeproject.com.au

Dawn walk: Lifeline's Out of the Shadows walk happens on or around World Su***de Prevention Day each year - a 9km walk at first light to remember the 9 people lost nationally each day to su***de and to raise funds for crisis support. www.outoftheshadowswalk.org.au

06/08/2026

Are you ready for the unexpected?

30/07/2026

24/07/2026

A huge thank you to everyone who joined us for our Silent Disco on the 10th of July. The night was filled with dancing, laughter and plenty of fun.

The KMI hall looked incredible and created the perfect atmosphere for an unforgettable evening - shout out to Kitty-kitty meow-meow who created the amazing decorations. And thanks to Nick for the lighting.

It was fantastic to see young people relaxing, connecting with friends, trying something new and enjoying themselves.

A special thank you to the young people from Bonalbo and Tineka, who made the trip to Kyogle to be part of the night. We really appreciate the effort you made to come along.

While the disco was a great success, we'd love to see even more young people enjoying teen music events in our community. The more people who come, the bigger the atmosphere. So next time, bring a friend and come along - we'd love to see you there.

Thanks again to everyone who attended and to all the parents and carers who helped taxi young people around.

22/07/2026

Holiday Program Success!

What an incredible day at Kyogle Together's holiday program.

Our young people, aged 12 to 18, took part in a First Aid and CPR course, and we couldn't be prouder of what they achieved.

Before the practical training, every participant completed the required pre-course learning - a feat in itself. Throughout the day they showed outstanding teamwork, encouraging and supporting one another while working through each activity.

They learned valuable life-saving skills, including:

☆CPR for adults, children and babies
☆How to use a Defibrillator
☆Treating wounds, fractures, sprains and straines
☆Responding to bites and stings
☆Managing a range of first aid emergencies

Every single participant passed the course and is now a qualified First Aider!

These young people demonstrated maturity, compassion, joy and willingness to learn skills that could one day save someone's life. We are incredibly proud of each and every one of them.

A huge thank you to our trainer from St John Ambulance, for delivering an engaging and practical course, and congratulations to all of our amazing participants!

09/07/2026

Volunteers urgently needed: Nourishing Kyogle 🥕

Kyogle Together is looking for volunteers to help with food rescue and deliveries around Kyogle. In the last 18 months our Nourishing Kyogle program has received donations and delivered the equivalent of over 30,000 meals to people in need in our region.

What you'll do:
Pick up rescued food from businesses is Kyogle and Casino, and deliver to our partner organisations in Kyogle, driving our refrigerated ute on a 2–3 hour shift.

When:
Monday, Thursday, or Friday mornings - we're short-staffed across all three, so any shift you can commit to helps.

About you:
A current, clean NSW driver's licence. (You do not need your own vehicle, you will use our refrigerated ute).
A commitment to turn up each week.
Physically fit enough to lift boxes up to 20kg in weight.
A polite and friendly attitude.
Volunteers must hold or get a WWCC and Police Check (paid for by us).

What you get:
Real community connection - join a Kyogle Together family of volunteers.
Practical skills and experience.
Free membership to the Kyogle Together Community Gym.
The satisfaction of directly helping your own community.
Also great if you're looking to meet Centrelink mutual obligation requirements.

Interested? Email [email protected] to find out more and arrange an interview.

01/07/2026

Looking for something to do these Winter School Holiday's? 🌈

Kyogle Youth Action are running a range of FREE events for 12-17 year olds. These are open to everyone! not just those in Kyogle.

🪩 SILENT DISCO 10th July - A chance to dance with friends in the dark of Winter. Lights, food, smoke machines, games corner, cozy corner.

🫀 FIRST AID & CPR certification 8th/9th July - Learn what it takes to be a first responder! A highly valuable addition to any resume.

📃 RESUME WRITING 15th July - Learn how to turn your experiences into recognisable skills for getting a job, even if you haven't had one before! We will talk about pathways to employment and training.

Get in touch if you have any inquiries, details in the images below.
Have a great day y'all! 🌼

25/06/2026

Today we would like to send enormous piles of love and thanks to Beals BgF for their ongoing support of our Nourishing Kyogle program. Beals are by far our biggest donor in Kyogle. Their delicious goodies have fed our children at our Youth Drop In (Wed-Fri 3.30-5.30) every week, and/or made their way into the homes of people in our community struggling with food insecurity.

Food insecurity disproportionately affects people in our LGA, and the kindness of businesses like Beals make a very real difference. If you are a food business (cafe, supermarket, grocer, restaurant) and would like to know how you can support our community, please reach out to us. Email [email protected] or text John on 0459 520 715.

19/06/2026

Youth Drop-in closed this evening.
Enjoy your sunny afternoons and we will see you next week!

05/06/2026

Hello Kyogle and Villages!
Kyogle Youth Action are hosting a range of FREE holiday events and would love for those aged 12-17 to join us! 🎉

🪩 - July 10th - Silent Disco at the Kyogle Memorial hall from 6pm-9pm. There will be a DJ, lights, decorations, food and so. Much. Dancing. We have a big capacity for attendees so bring your friends!
🚐 - A free bus will operate from Bonalbo to Kyogle and back for strictly 12-17 yr olds.
☎️ - Give us a call to save a spot and to specify where you will meet the bus along the route. More details in the poster.

🧰 - July 8th/9th - First Aid and CPR qualification training at the Youthie.

📝 - July 15th - Resume Writing day. Come and be supported to create a resume. We will use games and activities to get to know our skills and present them in a resume format.

See the posters for more details.

Hope to see some of you there!

Roisin,
Youth Worker at KYA