Is your teenager looking for a fun (yet safe!) space to hang out with friends? Youth Hubs are a great spot to do just that! Check out the local Youth Hubs that have cropped up around the North Shore, providing our kids with a safe space to relax and meet new friends.
Local councils across the North Shore provide Youth Hubs for teenagers, which offer recreational activities and other support for young people aged 12 to 18 years and are staffed by professional youth workers.
Teenagers can drop in after school or TAFE to play pool, table tennis, football and board games. They also have access to Netflix, video games and other pop-up activities such as art workshops and music events.
Youth Hubs on Sydney’s Lower North Shore
Planet X Youth Centre, North Sydney
Planet X Youth Centre is a drop in space for young people 12-18 years old. They have a ping pong table, pool table, computers, consoles, art equipment, sports and skate gear, and the best toasties on the planet (along with other food and refreshments, like their famous Friday afternoon BBQs).
- Location: St Leonard’s Park, Miller St & Falcon Street, North Sydney
- Open: Tuesday – Friday, 12-6pm | Saturday, 1-5pm
- Website
Chatswood Youth Centre, Chatswood
Chatswood Youth Centre is located on Albert Ave (on the corner of Victor Street) and offers Youth Drop In – a free recreational space, information and referral services for 12-18 year olds.
- Location: 64 Albert Avenue (Cnr Victor Street), Chatswood 2067
- Open: Wednesday – Friday, 3-6pm.
- Website
Synergy Youth Centre, Lane Cove
The Lane Cove Youth Centre is located under the pool grandstand of Lane Cove Aquatic Centre. Their term program offers activities such as baking nights, cook ups, organised groups fitness, craft and activities related to various awareness days, competitions, skate sessions, youth art, pizza and DVD nights, and BBQs.
- Location: 8 Little Street, Lane Cove
- Open: During school term only. Tuesday- Thursday, 3-6pm | Friday 3-8pm | Saturday 12-5pm
- Website
Mosman Youth Development Centre
Mosman Youth Services aims to engage and empower young people in Mosman. The service provides young people who live, work, study or spend time in Mosman with support, ways to foster social connections, and opportunities for community participation. Various activities and events run throughout the term.
- Location: 30 The Crescent, Mosman
- Open: 3-6pm School Days | 11am-5pm School holidays
- Website
Youth Hubs on Sydney’s Upper North Shore
Gordon Youth Hub
The Gordon Youth Hub is located within Gordon library at 799 Pacific Highway. It opens between 3pm and 6pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Location: Gordon Library, 799 Pacific Highway, Gordon
- Website
St Ives Youth Hub
Teens can enjoy a game of pool
St Ives youth hub is located next to the St Ives skate park opposite the St Ives Shopping Centre. The hub underwent an upgrade last year, with new floors, furniture and equipment added.
Mayor Jeff Pettett said the St Ives youth hub would be partnering with Ku-ring-gai Youth Development Service (KYDS) to offer young people greater access to free counselling.
“This will be a free and confidential service to our young residents who may be experiencing problems at school or home and feel they need extra support.”
St Ives Youth Hub
- Location: Next to St Ives Skate Park (opposite St Ives Shopping Centre
- Open: Tuesday – Thursdays3-6pm | Friday 3-8pm
- Website
Youth Hubs on the Northern Beaches
Avalon Youth Hub
Avalon Youth Hub is a community service focusing on emotional well-being and associated issues, offering free one on one counselling, case management, mentoring and workshops to support young people in the Pittwater region.
- Location: 59 Old Barrenjoey Rd, Avalon Beach
- Website
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