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.

  1. Youth Recycled Art Prize 2024

    Date:
    Feb 26th - Mar 29th 2024
    Type:
    Youth
    Cost:
    Free

    Alice Springs Town Council's Youth Recycled Art Prize is back for 2024 giving young people the opportunity to showcase their creativity by turning waste into a stunning work o...

    Youth Recycled Art Prize 2024

    Feb 26th - Mar 29th 2024

    Alice Springs Town Council's Youth Recycled Art Prize is back for 2024 giving young people the opportunity to showcase their creativity by turning waste into a stunning work of Art!


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  2. Boxing Fitness Classes - Arrentre Community Boxing Academy

    Date:
    Mar 27th - June 19th 2024
    Location:
    Alice Youth & Recreation Centre, Lot 7851 Wills Ice, Alice Springs
    Type:
    Youth
    Cost:
    Free

    Stay fit and healthy with Alice Springs Town Council and Arrentre Community Boxing Academy!...

    Boxing Fitness Classes - Arrentre Community Boxing Academy

    Mar 27th - June 19th 2024

    Stay fit and healthy with Alice Springs Town Council and Arrentre Community Boxing Academy!


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  3. SOLID LINES First Nations Design and Storytelling Workshop

    Date:
    Apr 18th - Apr 19th 2024
    Location:
    More details such as specific time and location will be provided via email to those who register.
    Type:
    Youth
    Cost:
    FREE

    Opportunity for First Nations Creatives Creative skills workshop around working in illustration and design industries. Open to young and emerging First Nations artists or tho...

    SOLID LINES First Nations Design and Storytelling Workshop

    Apr 18th - Apr 19th 2024

    Opportunity for First Nations Creatives Creative skills workshop around working in illustration and design industries. Open to young and emerging First Nations artists or those looking to explore digital and commercial practices. 18 - 19 APRIL 2024 ALICE SPRINGS We will hear from established First Nations artists Emrhan Tjapanangka Sultan, a Western Arrarnta, Luritja and Kokatha man, and Coree Thorpe, a Yorta Yorta, Gunditjmara, Gunai, Wurundjeri artist based in Melbourne. You will learn a range of digital skills, engage in a range of creative storytelling activities, and collaboratively design and paint a mural. We invite you to submit an expression of interest to attend, or to register interest from your school or community group. Please include your name, age, and a bit about your creative practice. Spaces are limited. Application close 5th April. More details such as specific time and location will be provided via email. Please register your interest to: emrhan@solidlines.agency


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🛹 Youth Skate Work­shops | Every Tues­day, 5 – 8pm

Are you a emerg­ing rid­er? Join us to prac­tice tricks and shred on skate­board, scoot­er or BMX! It’s all about learn­ing new tricks in a safe and enjoy­able envi­ron­ment. Snacks, water and music pro­vid­ed. Open to every­one, gen­der inclu­sive, with equip­ment to try provided.

This pro­gram is free and facil­i­tat­ed by local skaters & rid­ers @ Skatepark 14 Speed Street. The Gap, NT0870


Youth Recy­cled Art Prize 2024 

The Alice Springs Town Coun­cil Youth Recy­cled Art Prize is return­ing in 2024! The Youth Recy­cled Art Prize is a unique offer­ing that gives young peo­ple an oppor­tu­ni­ty to explore cre­ativ­i­ty through the lens of sus­tain­abil­i­ty. Par­tic­i­pants have the chance to turn some­thing that might be con­sid­ered trash” into an amaz­ing piece of art. 

There is three age cat­e­gories includ­ed in 2024 (1214 years, 15 – 17 and 18 – 25 years) with an exhi­bi­tion being held from Fri­day 5th April – Fri­day 12th April through­out NT Youth Week. ASTC are call­ing for sub­mis­sions no lat­er than Fri­day 29th March. 

A link to reg­is­ter is pro­vid­ed here.

Alice Springs Town Coun­cil are also offer­ing a series of after-school work­shops for those that would like some extra help in cre­at­ing their mas­ter­piece. See dates and times of work­shops below. Free mate­ri­als can be col­lect­ed from the Redis­cov­ery Cen­tre. Call­ing ahead pri­or to col­lect­ing is required. 

Cash prizes will be avail­able for the win­ners of each category!