Youth Centre
Tamworth Regional Youth Centre (TRYC) is a purpose-built facility that provides young people in our community access to a range of facilities, programs, including a drop-in service run by The Youthie that is aimed at 12 to 18-year olds.
The Tamworth Regional Youth Centre is also home to The Regional Youth Interagency Group an information sharing and networking meeting for agencies and service providers within the region.
The Tamworth Regional Youth Centre is a NSW Government registered COVID Safe business. To find out what we are doing to keep you safe on your visit, click here or our COVID-19 Safety Plan here (PDF 374.1KB).
Youth Council
Be a "voice" for youth in our community by joining the Tamworth Regional Youth Council. The Youth Council aims to provide recommendations and guidance around issue affecting young people.
If you would like to submit an Agenda item for the next Regional Youth Council meeting, please complete this form.
Youth Week 2021
Youth Week 2021 is 16-24 April and the theme is 'Together more than ever'. For more information on Youth Week activities for the Tamworth region, click here.
Drop-In Programs
The Youthie is a drop-in service for young people aged 12 to 18. The service accessed through the Tamworth Regional Youth Centre and managed by Tamworth Regional Council.
The Youthie offers a variety of healthy, social, recreational, arts and cultural activities.
The Youthie drop-in service aims to:
- Provide a safe, alcohol and drug free, place for young people to socialise with their friends and participate in a range recreational activities
- Provide a range of recreational activities of interest to young people
- Provide information about, and referral to, agencies that provide services to young people
- Seek and administer grant funding for extended programs and activities for young people
- Provide a means for Council to maintain contact and consult with young people on issues of importance to them through youth forums, surveys and other means
- Provide an attractive and accessible space where young people want to go and where they can grow and develop in safety
- Provide opportunities for a broad range of structured and unstructured programs and activities
- Provide opportunities for young people to take an active role in planning and operations of the facility and service
- Provide young people with access to information and services that empower them with choice
- Have the support of the community and be a place where parents feel it is safe for their children to be
- Be based on collaboration and coordination through effective and efficient management that enables quality services and opportunities for young people in Tamworth
- Assist in the reduction and prevention of crime by diverting young people away from anti-social behaviour and offering opportunities
School Holiday Programs
Check out the School Holiday Programs below!
Bookings are essential for all activities, click here to book
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My Year! 2022 Goal Setting Workshop
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Tuesday 4/1
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1pm-3pm
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Free
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Diary making including goal setting for 2022 and create an action plan on how to get there!
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| Digital Workshop with Tess Reading
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Wednesday 5/1 |
1pm-3pm |
Free |
Learn how to build your own code program. |
VR Hangout
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Thursday 6/1 |
2pm-4pm |
Free |
Immerse yourself into the world of virtual reality at the Youthie's VR hangout! |
Garden Club
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Saturday 8/1 |
3pm-4pm |
Free |
Connect with the natural environment and experience the joys of being outdoors and gardening. |
| Music Workshop |
Tuesday 11/1 |
1pm-3pm |
Free |
This exclusive Youth Music workhsop is an opportunity to engage in a freestyle open forum of music, singing, learning a new instrument, or writing your own song. |
Drawing workshop
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Wednesday 12/1 |
1pm-3pm |
Free |
Learn elements of sketching and drawing. |
VR Hangout
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Thursday 13/1 |
2pm-4pm |
Free |
Immerse yourself into the world of virtual reality at the Youthie's VR hangout. |
Healthy Minds and Bodies
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Friday 14/1 |
1pm-2pm |
Free |
Develop an understanding of healthy minds and bodies, light refreshments provided. |
| Garden Club . |
Saturday 15/1 |
3pm-4pm |
Free |
Connect with the natural environment and experience the joys of being outdoors and gardening. |
| Movie Night |
Saturday 15/1 |
4pm-6pm |
Free |
Experience our pop-up cinema at the Youth for a Movie night. A PG rated movie will be screened, providing a space to connect and relax |
Hoop-a-Thon
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Tuesday 18/1 |
1pm-3pm |
Free |
Shoot some hoops or play a game of three on three! |
| Youth Country Music Jam Sessions |
Tuesday 18/1 |
3pm-5pm |
Free |
This exclusive Youth Music workshop is an opportunity to engage in a freestyle open forum of music, singing, learning a new instrument, or writing your own song. |
Touch Footy Game .
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Wednesday 19/1 |
1pm-3pm |
Free |
Round robin touch football match |
| Youth Country Music Jam Sessions |
Wednesday 19/1 |
3pm-5pm |
Free |
This exclusive Youth Music workshop is an opportunity to engage in a freestyle open forum of music, singing, learning a new instrument, or writing your own song. |
VR Hangout
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Thursday 20/1 |
2pm-4pm |
Free |
Immerse yourself into the world of virtual reality at the Youthie's VR hangout. |
| Youth Country Music Jam Sessions |
Thursday 20/1 |
3pm-5pm |
Free |
This exclusive Youth Music workshop is an opportunity to engage in a freestyle open forum of music, singing, learning a new instrument, or writing your own song. |
Movie Afternoon
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Friday 21/1 |
4pm-6pm |
Free |
Experience our pop-up cinema at the Youth for a Movie night. A PG rated movie will be screened, providing a space to connect and relax.
Youth Country Music Jam Sessions |
| Youth Country Music Jam Sessions |
Friday 21/1 |
3pm-5pm |
Free |
This exclusive Youth Music workshop is an opportunity to engage in a freestyle open forum of music, singing, learning a new instrument, or writing your own song. |
| End of Summer Vacation bash |
Saturday 22/1 |
4pm-7pm |
Free |
The Youthie invites all of our community to come along and celebrate the talents of our young people and the end of a fantastic summer vacation with a concert featuring karaoke, dance, and live music. |
Digital Workshop with Tess Reading
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Tuesday 25/1 |
1-3pm |
Free |
Learn how to build your own code project. |
| VR Hangout |
Tuesday 25/1 |
2-4pm |
Free |
Immerse yourself into the world of virtual reality at the Youthie's VR hangout. |
| Music Workshop |
Tuesday 25/1 |
4-6pm |
Free |
This exclusive Youth Music workshop is an opportunity to engage in a freestyle open forum of music, singing, learning a new instrument, or writing your own song. |
| Laser Tag Excursion |
Thursday 27/1 |
1-3pm |
Free |
2 hour game of Laser tag and Barbeque included - The Youthie will be closed for excursion - Place are limited. |
| Life Skills |
Friday 28/1 |
4-6pm |
Free |
Develop an understanding of good hygiene, opening bank accounts, money handling and how to build good relationships. Learn safe food handling practices and how to make quick healthy meal options |
Garden Club
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Saturday 29/1 |
3-4pm |
Free |
Connect with the natural environment and experience the joys of being outdoors and gardening.
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| Movie Night |
Saturday 29/1 |
4-6pm |
Free |
Experience our pop-up cinema at the Youth for a Movie night. A PG rated movie will be screened, providing a space to connect and relax. |
Book the Youth Centre
The Tamworth Regional Youth Centre has a number of spaces available to hire including Auditorium (subject to availability and drop-in service operational requirements), Education Rooms and Office Spaces. Hire available for meetings, training and activities.
Click here to book
Get Involved
Student Placement and Work Experience Opportunities
Throughout the year, The Youthie supports both student placement for tertiary students as well as work experience opportunities for high school students.
We offer a diverse and modern learning environment for students in a state-of-the-art facility.
If you, or a student, are interested in student placement or work experience please contact The Youthie on (02) 6767 5747 or submit a Work Experience form.
Getting there
Hannaford’s Bus Service has a stop in Cossa Street adjacent to The Youthie. Download a map for the exact location. (PDF 392.2KB)
Opening hours
The Youthie's operating hours are 12pm to 7pm Tuesday to Saturday.
Contact us
Phone: (02) 6767 5747
Email: trc@tamworth.nsw.gov.au
Address: 1A Quinn Street, Tamworth NSW 2340