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Programs & Activities for Young People

Learn hands on radio broadcasting skills and get involved in arts and culture focused programs and events.

The Council provides a range of places, programs and events for young people to engage, learn and participate in the community.

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Upcoming youth events 

Apr 9

SA Youth Week Events

When 9-17 Apr 2025

Where Adelaide, South Australia

SA Youth Week (SAYW) is South Australia’s largest celebration of... read more about the SA Youth Week Events event

Apr 14

Story Walk

When 14 Apr 2025 10:00am–11:00am

Where Linde Reserve / St. Peters Youth Centere

Join us for a special Story Walk adventure through Linde... read more about the Story Walk event

Apr 15

Stick Insects Alive!

When 15 Apr 2025 10:30am–12:30pm

Where Payneham Library - Torrens Room

Discover the wonderful world of stick insects in this session... read more about the Stick Insects Alive! event

Apr 16

Author Event - Carolyn Cockburn

When 16 Apr 2025 10:00am–11:00am

Where Payneham Library

Join Carolyn Cockburn for a special story time presentation of... read more about the Author Event - Carolyn Cockburn event

Apr 17

Easter Drop-in Craft

When 17 Apr 2025 10:00am–4:00pm

Where Payneham Library

Hop on in for some Easter fun! Come along for... read more about the Easter Drop-in Craft event

Apr 17

Floral Watercolour painting with Ruby Chew

When 17 Apr 2025 11:30am–1:00pm

Where St Peters Library

Join us for a special workshop run by popular local... read more about the Floral Watercolour painting with Ruby Chew event

Apr 22

STEAM Fun - Let's get messy @ the Library

When 22 Apr 2025 1:00pm–3:00pm

Where St. Peter Library

Join us for messy, scientific, creative fun! We will experiment... read more about the STEAM Fun - Let's get messy @ the Library event

Apr 23

Storytime with the Story Dogs

When 23 Apr 2025 10:00am–11:00am

Where Payneham Library

Join us with Sandra and Trixie - the adorable Cavalier,... read more about the Storytime with the Story Dogs event

Apr 24

Baby Disco!

When 24 Apr 2025 10:00am–10:30am

Where Payneham Library

Join us for some music, bubbles and fun as we... read more about the Baby Disco! event

May 4

Wings Basketball - Get Active Come & Try Session

When 4 May 2025 12:00pm–2:30pm

Where Marden Basketball Stadium, 65 Lower Portrush…

Join the Wings Basketball Academy Coaches at MARS Stadium for... read more about the Wings Basketball - Get Active Come & Try Session event

May 6

World Taekwondo - Get Active Come & Try Session

When 6 May-17 Jun 2025

Where East Adelaide Primary School Gym. 57-59 Third…

Join World Taekwondo for a Come & Try session! These... read more about the World Taekwondo - Get Active Come & Try Session event

May 7

My First Job Program with The 1530 Network

When 7 May 2025 4:00pm–6:00pm

Where St Peters Banquet Hall. 101 Payneham Road, St…

Come and join us for an interactive session in learning... read more about the My First Job Program with The 1530 Network event

May 17

Boldly Beautiful Teen Program

When 17 May-21 Jun 2025

Where Payneham Library. 2 Turner Street, Felixstow…

We are excited to introduce the Boldly Beautiful Teen Program—a... read more about the Boldly Beautiful Teen Program event


Current youth programs

Get Active Come & Try Sessions

Sessions suitable for young people of all skill levels. An opportunity to try something new and see if it's the right sport for you, or simply come along and have fun being active with friends.

For upcoming Come & Try activities check the events listing on this page.

Youth Arts & Events 

Canvas logo latest news thumbExperience new art forms, develop skills, hear from industry professionals and showcase your talents. 

The Canvas Youth Art & Events Project combines showcasing events with opportunities for young people to learn new skills and build links with industry in the areas of:

  • event management
  • music
  • short film
  • photography.

Radio Broadcast Training 

Youth 3D Radio DJ

Applications for April’s Elevate Radio Program are now closed.

The next round of applications will open in September for the October intake. Stay tuned for updates!

Click on "More information" for details and to apply. 

About

Elevate Radio is a radio broadcast training program that leaves participants with a toolbox of skills to launch them into a range of industries.

Applications are open twice a year to people aged 18 - 30 years who live, work or study in Adelaide’s eastern suburbs.

This unique program is proudly brought to you by the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters in conjunction with community radio station Three D Radio

Elevate Radio show is live to air every Thursday from 6:30pm to 7:30pm (updated time slot) on Three D Radio.

Apply

Why get involved

Elevate Radio is the program for you!

You will:

  • have fun doing something you enjoy
  • have your voice heard by the community
  • get to share the music you enjoy
  • promote new and upcoming musicians.

You’ll gain hands-on mass media skills:

  • program preparation
  • live on-air presentation
  • technical production.

You’ll develop lifelong skills:

  • working in a team
  • problem solving
  • time management
  • communication.


Costs

There are costs involved for participants. Participants who live, work or study within the City of Norwood Payneham & St Peters have reduced fees. 

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Contact

Stephanie Sribar-Bills
Coordinator, Youth Programs
08 8366 4514
youth@npsp.sa.gov.au