Youth Action Kalamunda

Are you 12 - 25? Living, working or studying in the City of Kalamunda? Full of ideas, fiercely creative, passionate or wanting to make a difference to your community?

If you answered yes to the above then the City’s Youth Action Kalamunda (YAK) team needs you! The YAK is a group for young people, led by young people. If you live, study, work or play in the City of Kalamunda, are aged 12 - 25 and are passionate about making a difference to your community, then we want you to join the team.

As a YAK member, you will get the opportunity to learn new skills, be inspired, share ideas and develop creative solutions to community issues - all whilst having a sweet time!

The YAK meets for one hour after school once a month during the school term. Each month we will learn a new skill that is relevant to project planning, ranging from budgeting skill to how to design flyers and promotional materials. The YAK team will work towards developing and facilitating an awesome Youth Week WA project in April 2021! Please keep in mind we have young people of all ages, abilities, passions and skills in the YAK. This means that you can get involved as much or as little as you like, and work to your skill sets and interests.

The YAK meetings take place at the in Seminar Room A at the Zig Zag Cultural Centre at 50 Railway Road, Kalamunda. The YAK will meet on the following dates for the first half of 2021:

Friday 10 September, 4:30pm - 5:30pm Young Artist Awards Exhibition Opening
Tuesday 21 September March, 3:30pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12 October, 3:30pm - 5pm
Tuesday 16 November, 3:30pm - 5pm
Tuesday 7 December, 3:30pm - 5pm
Thursday 16 December, 3:30pm School's Out Pool Party

What's Involved?

Team meetings

Every month during the School Term 4pm - 5pm
Zig Zag Seminar Room A, 50 Railway Road Kalamunda

Yummy snacks are provided to get your creative juices flowing! Check out the events at the bottom of this page for details of our next meeting!

Challenge yourself

Collaborate with like-minded people and create programs surrounding your passions and issues identified within the community. Build a variety of skills including networking, communication, public speaking and coordination. Take a stand and use this platform to make positive change!

We also approach our YAK team with volunteering opportunities when extra assistance is needed at different City of Kalamunda events. These can include MCing at events, helping run an event stall and more! It's a great way to build your skills and add experience to your resume.

Get to know your team mates!

Each year, get involved with the YAK Team in a team building day to develop team work, communication and leadership skills. Hosted previously at the Bickley Outdoor Recreation Camp and the Kalamunda Water Park, our activities are always fun and unique!

If this sounds like something you’d like to be involved in, then contact the City of Kalamunda’s Youth Team.

Past events created by YAK include:

Youth Week WA 2019: Jump, Climb, Create!The group helped plan the Jump, Climb, Create Festival as part of Youth Week WA in April.This event included local sporting clubs, arts activities and inflatables that young people could try. The event promoted getting active and involved in the community, staying mentally and physically healthy.Some of the activities included: have a go at yoga, kickboxing, football, hockey, little athletics, weaving, rock painting, wire sculpture art and a smoothie bike. There was also a mechanical surfboard and obstacle course.
Helping Minds: Youth Mental Health Workshop
Youth Movie Night: Johnny English Strikes Again For term 2, the group organized a movie night at the Kalamunda Town Square Hall. There were spy themed games, a sausage sizzle and popcorn!
Youth Week WA 2018: Eco-Festival
Piesse Brook Bush Walk

Additional Benefits!

Certificate given to each event or program you're involved in creating
Letters of References provided on request to add to your resume
Guest industry speakers attending some of our meetings for extra skill development
Opportunities to get involved in local government and politics - in 2019 some of YAK had the opportunity to visit Parliament House with Mr. Matthew Hughes, MLA Member for Kalamunda

Need more information?

For further information or to answer any of your questions, please contact the Youth & Community Assistant on email at youth@kalamunda.wa.gov.au or by telephone on (08) 9257 9968.

Register to Join YAK!

Complete the form below and return to youth@kalamunda.wa.gov.au, or bring it with you to the next meeting.

YAK and Volunteer Application Form 2021