Opportunities

Young Achievers Program

The Council’s Young Achievers Program celebrates the achievements of young people in sport, academia, art, culture and leadership.

The purpose of the Young Achievers Program is to assist young people aged 10 to 18 who live in the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters to:

• represent South Australia in national or international competitions or events, or
• participate in an approved leadership development program.

Approved categories for funding are sport, academia, art, and leadership development. Some examples may include: YMCA Youth Parliament Application, Mathletics, or sporting competitions

For eligibility and to apply, click on the more information link below. 

Sports Program

The Sports Buddy Program provides eligible young people with funding of up to $100 to assist with club registration and associated fees.

Are you a full-time student taking part in sporting or recreation activities?

You may be eligible to receive a reimbursement of up to $100 from the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters.

The Sports Buddy Program will reimburse up to $100 of costs toward sport and recreation club registration and associated fees.

Sports Buddy Program funding may be used for:

• club fees
• uniform
• equipment
• competition entry fees.

For a listing of eligible sport and activity providers, visit: Office of Recreation, Sport and Racing

For eligibility and to apply, click on the more information link below. 

Work Experience and Placement

• Secondary school student,
• University student, and/or
• Registered Training Organisations Students, including TAFE SA.

Insurance Requirements

All students must be registered with a Secondary School, Tertiary Institution or Registered Training Organisation to ensure coverage for Personal Insurance, Public Liability and Professional Indemnity.

Submit your application here

Local Sporting and Recreational Groups Directory

The following youth opportunities are offered by not-for-profit and community organisations. 

We have developed a short list of our Local Sporting and Recreational Groups available to our young people.
Download here: Spring/Summer or All Year Round

To be featured on this Local Sporting Directory - please contact our team on 8366 4555.

YMCA Youth Parliament

YMCA South Australia Youth Parliament is a non-partisan program providing a platform for young people aged 15 - 25 to have their say on important issues, build skills and parliamentary understanding.

It focuses on personal development, empowerment and connecting politicians and decision makers with youth voices and opinions.

Applications for YP2024 are now open. Applications close 17 March 2024.

Find out more 

YMCA Junior Parliament

Junior Parliament is a non-partisan program that gives young people an opportunity to learn about democracy, parliament, team building, public speaking and leadership in a fun and supportive environment.

Junior Parliament is a program for young people aged 12 - 15 and is based on the successful Youth Parliament program.

Applications for JP2024 open August 2024.

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Duke of Edinburgh Award

The Award is a leading structured (non-formal education) youth development program, empowering all young Australians aged 14-24 to explore their full potential and find their purpose, passion and place in the world, regardless of their location or circumstance. The Award is a fully inclusive program and has no social, political, or religious affiliations.

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Children’s University

Children’s University provides you with exciting, free-range learning activities outside your day-to-day schoolwork, whether that be before school, lunch time, after school, or in the school holidays.

The best part about Children’s University is that it’s voluntary, so you get to choose what activities you would like to do, where, when and how you would like to do them. The things you learn about will always be able to be connected to something that you could study at a university once you finish high school.

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