Welcome To...
Youth.Start @ STARTTS
We are here to listen to your voice and celebrate your story!
Group Programs
Engaging and creative programs to support young people to develop new skills, build confidence, improve social connectedness, foster acceptance and self-esteem.
School-Holiday Camps
Overnight camps to support young people with safe spaces to connect, share, create and grow amongst positive shared experiences and psychosocial activities.
Youth Centres
Four weekly youth centres across South-West Sydney to encourage young people to have fun, play sport, make friends and improve their physical and mental health!
An initiative led by youth, for youth!
What's our vision for supporting young people?
- Promote peer support and connection
- Build your resilience and confidence
- Enhance cultural understanding
- Supporting your development of life skills
- Encourage wellbeing and healing
- Develop your coping strategies for future
Years of Experience
A supportive and strength-based environment for youth!
We are passionate about supporting young people navigate the new country, cultivate new skills and make informed decisions about their futures!
Youth Team Activities
Check out our past activities!
"It was such a great camp with good leaders, who will always push you to do your best and make you feel strong and that you can do anything in life"
Young person attending a STARTTS youth camp, 2023
How It Works
How to get involved with our services...
There are many ways to get support from STARTTS and the Youth Team
Why Choose Us?
We support the
triumphs of young people!
Experienced Youth Workers
Staff who understand how to work with diverse community groups, including young people from refugee and asylum seeker backgrounds.
Youth-Led Environment
Programs - and even a website - that are youth-led, practical, and engaging, designed to empower through hands-on learning, experience and connection!
Your Voice on our Programs
Flexible programs that reflect young people's feedback and thoughts to ensure initiatives meet the needs and interests of youth!
Trauma-Informed Approach
Safe and supportive spaces that respect young people's experiences, and celebrate their strengths, leadership skills and differences.
Inside Scoop
What have young people said about Youth.Start @ STARTTS?
Head to our ‘Be a Hero’ page to hear what young people have said about Youth.Start @ STARTTS.