Edmund Rice Centre WA

02/09/2026

🏉 Coaches became the students!

Our Youth Team recently swapped the sidelines for the training field, taking part in a footy coaching development session with WA Footy to build their skills, learn new techniques and pick up fresh ideas to take back into their programs.

It was a great reminder that there’s always something new to learn — and that stepping outside our comfort zone can help us grow, build confidence and be more open to new experiences.

27/08/2026

Yesterday we had a visit from our neighbour, Encompass Legal & Community Services (ELCS), who came along to share how they support people to understand and exercise their legal rights. From free community education programs to assistance with legal and non-legal matters, including advocacy and referrals, ELCS provides client-centred, trauma informed support across Perth’s north metro area and wheatbelt. Thank you to the ELCS team for visiting and sharing information about the important services available in our community. For more info, call 9440 1663 or visit elcs.org.au.

27/08/2026

Think you can keep up with our drills? Join us on Tuesdays for Local Parks @ Koondoola PS. For more information about this afterschool program for 7 to 12 year olds, call ERCWA on 9444 0625.

17/08/2026

🎭 Discover Your Creativity Through Theatre!

Young people aged 10–18 years are invited to get creative in a series of six FREE theatre workshops, delivered in partnership with Black Swan State Theatre Company of WA.

These fun, interactive workshops offer a welcoming space to:
✨ explore creativity and storytelling
✨ build confidence and self-expression
✨ create characters and try new ideas
✨ connect and have fun with other young people

No theatre experience is needed - just bring your imagination and a willingness to get involved!

📅 Fridays, 21 August–25 September 2026
⏰ 4:30 pm–6:00 pm
📍 Edmund Rice Centre WA, 9 Brewer Place, Mirrabooka
💛 FREE

We’d love participants to attend all six workshops to enjoy the full experience, but you’re still welcome to register if you can’t make every session.

Spaces are limited, so registration is essential.

For more information, contact Sophie at ERCWA on (08) 9440 0625 or [email protected].

14/08/2026

Basketball, soccer and cake with new (and old) friends? It's just another free Youth Connect session! Swipe to the end for details on how and where you can join in the fun and games.

11/08/2026

Great opportunity to play some tennis, eat some food, listen to some music and possibly win a chance to go to the Australian Open 2027!
Use this link to register https://airtable.com/appxtYbxrj45G2YZw/pagN0hCn3GYFmAVgQ/form

Social Strings is back 💚

No tennis experience? No worries. Come along for a fun and friendly evening, meet new people, and enjoy some social tennis 👏

Click the link in the comments to register 🔗

29/07/2026

KOOMBA BOYS ARE BACK! 🖤💛❤️

This week, the boys explored their creativity and culture through artwork on kangaroo hide. 🦘

Interested in getting involved? Our Koomba Boys Aboriginal Cultural Program is a welcoming space for young people to connect with culture, build confidence, learn new skills and spend time together (plus you get free snacks and drinks!).

📍 ERCWA - Unit 9, Brewer Place Mirrabooka
🗓 Every Monday
⏰ 3:00pm–6:00pm

Reach out to learn more (📞9440 0625) - we’d love to hear from you! - Sha-Nyce, Senior Aboriginal Youth Program Coordinator

28/07/2026

We’re proud to share some highlights from the WA Police Force CALD Youth Forum, hosted by Commissioner of Police Col Blanch APM at The University Club of Western Australia.

Our Youth Assistants, Abdi and Agau, represented ERCWA at this important event, themed Empowering Youth Voices.

The forum brought together young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds with WA Police Officers and staff for a morning of collaboration and open conversation, providing a valuable platform for young people to share their lived experiences, discuss the challenges they face and contribute ideas for positive change.

Thank you to the WA Police Force for creating an inclusive and supportive space where young people’s voices could be heard and community relationships strengthened. - Shristi, Senior Youth Program Coordinator

23/07/2026

School is back - and so are our Youth Programs! 🎉

From creative arts and dance to sports, games and plenty of opportunities to learn new skills and make friends, there’s something for everyone this term.

Swipe through to check out the full Term Planner at the end of this post and see what’s happening near you!

22/07/2026

The delicious smell of freshly made falafel drifting through the office made it very hard to concentrate! 😋

Prepared by participants in our Women's Programs, the activity was a wonderful opportunity to learn new skills, share food and enjoy time together.

Held on Mondays and Wednesdays, the Women's programs brings women of all ages from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds together to connect, learn and form friendships.

Women's Programs Coordinator Rose has planned plenty of fun and interesting activities for the term ahead.

Interested in joining us? Contact ERCWA on 9440 0625 for more information.