Living in Alice

Youth Programs

Pro­grams that sup­port, empow­er and ele­vate the young peo­ple of Alice Springs. 

Alice Springs Town Coun­cil acknowl­edges the diverse skills, inter­ests and needs of young peo­ple who live, work or study in our munic­i­pal­i­ty. We know that young peo­ple enjoy oppor­tu­ni­ties to devel­op their skills, engage with and make pos­i­tive con­tri­bu­tions to their com­mu­ni­ty and express them­selves. Our Youth Pro­grams wish to hon­our this in the way we design, plan and imple­ment pro­grams for young peo­ple. We enjoy deliv­er­ing both reg­u­lar annu­al and var­ied taster pro­grams to sup­port young peo­ple’s mixed inter­ests which change, grow and devel­op as they do. Our pro­grams are focused towards young peo­ple aged 12 to 25.

Our reg­u­lar pro­grams include the Phoney Film Fes­ti­val, Youth Recy­cled Art Prize, and Youth Skate Work­shops. What’s on can be seen below and reg­is­ter for a work­shop here

Got an idea or want to get involved? We’d love to hear from you! Con­tact us to have a chat on 8950 0547, or email ydo@​astc.​nt.​gov.​au.



ASTCNT Sport & Recre­ation Term 4 After-School Youth Programs

Got time to kill after school? ASTC has you cov­ered! Bas­ket­ball, skat­ing, swim­ming, bikes, DJ work­shops, box­ing — we’ve got heaps on!

Check out the huge range of incred­i­ble pro­grams on offer for Term 4!

All ses­sions are free and don’t require book­ings. Feel free to email ydo@​astc.​nt.​gov.​au with any questions.

Please note that all ses­sions are free and don’t require book­ings. Please feel free to email ydo@​astc.​nt.​gov.​au with any questions.

Program Details

Mountain Biking with Wellness on Wheels

Meeting point opposite 2 Gall St Eastside | Join for a ride through the trails. Bikes available for use! Contact: 0419 777 689

Bikes Mwerre

@Albrecht Oval, Larapinta | Bike riding with the team from Bikes Mwerre. Contact: 0419 777 689

Craft and Cooking: The Creative Space x Community Cook Up

@Lyndavale Park, Larapinta | Come along for an hour of craft activities with The Creative Space followed by a healthy cooking session with Community Cook Up. Contact: 0419 777 689

Blakdoll Sports: Monday

@Jim McConville Oval Softball Diamond, 58 Milner Road | Come and join the multi-sport fun with Blakdoll Sports. Have a kick of the footy, hit of the softball, a game of soccer and a healthy feed. Contact: 0419 777 689

3 x 3 Basketball

@Yipirinya School, Lot 7399 Lovegrove Drive, Araluen | Join the Hoopers Hopes program for a game of 3x3 and good vibes. Contact: 0419 777 689

ASTC Youth Zone Ft Be.Me Movement

@Alice Plaza, 36 Todd Mall | Come and chill with us at the Alice Springs Town Council Youth Zone located in Alice Plaza. Watch a movie, play a game of table tennis or do some arts and crafts. Contact: 0419 777 689

Youth Skate Workshop

@Skate Park, 14 Speed St | Come and Try skating and BMX workshops. Snacks, givaways and music. Gender inclusive, all equipment provided. Contact: 0419 777 689

Arrernte Boxing

Alice Springs Youth and Community Centre | Come and work out with the team at Arrernte boxing in a fun and friendly environment. Contact: 0419 777 689


Ter­tiary Bur­sary Schol­ar­ship 2024 – 2025

The Alice Springs Town Coun­cil is com­mit­ted to invest­ing in the edu­ca­tion of our young peo­ple to sup­port bet­ter eco­nom­ic and social out­comes for Alice Springs residents.

Coun­cil strives to reduce finan­cial bar­ri­ers for young peo­ple in order to enable edu­ca­tion access and participation.

Youth Edu­ca­tion Bur­sary aims to encour­age Alice Springs-based res­i­dents to con­tin­ue to study by pro­vid­ing finan­cial sup­port.
Each year Coun­cil offers up to four, indi­vid­ual schol­ar­ships for young peo­ple between 16 – 25 to under­take fur­ther study at school, uni­ver­si­ty or TAFE.

The Alice Springs Town Coun­cil will pro­mote the Youth Edu­ca­tion Bur­sary each year.

Coun­cil will allo­cate funds in the annu­al bud­get each year, the val­ue of which will be divid­ed equal­ly into up to four (4) indi­vid­ual bur­sary amounts to be award­ed per stu­dent.
Recip­i­ents will receive pay­ment of the bur­sary fol­low­ing accep­tance to a local school or Aus­tralian uni­ver­si­ty or TAFE.

Nom­i­nees must:

  • be aged 16 – 25 years;
  • be a res­i­dent of Alice Springs;
  • be cur­rent­ly study­ing or plans to under­take fur­ther study at an Aus­tralian Uni­ver­si­ty, TAFE or at an Alice Springs-based sec­ondary school;
  • meet the aca­d­e­m­ic per­for­mance and finan­cial need requirements.
  • not be a recip­i­ent of anoth­er con­cur­rent school grant.

Appli­ca­tions:

  • open Mon­day 16 Sep­tem­ber 2024 at 9.00 am
  • close Mon­day 18 Novem­ber 2024 at 5.00 pm

Read full Youth Edu­ca­tion Bur­sary Policy

Sub­mit a nom­i­na­tion here.

Suc­cess­ful nom­i­nees will be noti­fied by end of Decem­ber 2024, with pay­ment made once a recip­i­ent has been accept­ed into uni­ver­si­ty or TAFE.

👉 👉 Upcom­ing Events ▼ ▼ ▼


  1. Super Strong YP's

    Date:
    July 17th - Dec 18th 2024
    Location:
    Get Physical Gym & Squash - 13 Gap Road Alice Springs
    Type:
    Youth
    Cost:
    FREE

    A program for young people 12+ which includes, fitness, boxing, squash & weights....

    Super Strong YP's

    July 17th - Dec 18th 2024

    A program for young people 12+ which includes, fitness, boxing, squash & weights.


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  2. Term 4 After-School Youth Programs

    Date:
    Oct 7th - Dec 13th 2024
    Type:
    Youth
    Cost:
    Free

    ASTC x NT Sport & Recre­ation Term 4 After-School Youth Programs Got time to kill after school? ASTC has you cov­ered! Bas­ket­ball, skat­ing, mountain biking, arts and craft...

    Term 4 After-School Youth Programs

    Oct 7th - Dec 13th 2024

    ASTC x NT Sport & Recre­ation Term 4 After-School Youth Programs Got time to kill after school? ASTC has you cov­ered! Bas­ket­ball, skat­ing, mountain biking, arts and crafts, cooking, footy  — we’ve got heaps on! Check out the huge range of incred­i­ble pro­grams on offer for Term 4! All ses­sions are free and don’t require book­ings. Feel free to email ydo@​astc.​nt.​gov.​au with any questions.


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  3. Futures Open

    Date:
    Oct 22nd - Dec 5th 2024
    Location:
    Bruce Reid Sports Centre, St Philips
    Type:
    Youth
    Cost:
    Free

    A free, fun and challenging early performance pathway program for young athletes from any sport....

    Futures Open

    Oct 22nd - Dec 5th 2024

    A free, fun and challenging early performance pathway program for young athletes from any sport.


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