Youth Services
The Base@Belmont is a place for young people.
The Base@Belmont Youth Centre is a place for young people aged 11 to 25 years old to connect, learn and grow.
Run in partnership with The Y, The Base offers a safe and supportive environment with qualified youth workers, programs and activities designed to help young people build confidence and skills.
The Base is located at 275 Abernethy Road, Cloverdale. It is a smoke, alcohol and drug-free space.
For more information, email belmont.base@ymcawa.org.au or phone (08) 9479 5794.
The Base is part of our commitment to, and investment in, young members of the community, as outlined in the City of Belmont Youth Strategy 2019 and Beyond.
What's on at The Base
The Base releases Term Calendars and School Holiday Planners throughout the year detailing the upcoming events, programs, workshops, and drop-in sessions on offer. The Calendar and Planner can be found in the resources section below.
The Base is staffed by friendly and qualified youth workers who are there to help and can provide support. Parents or guardians are welcome to visit The Base and speak to our friendly staff who can answer any questions and provide a tour of the centre.
Drop-ins
Drop-in sessions are a chance to kick back, relax and hang out with your mates. There's plenty to keep you entertained, including gaming, pool, ping-pong and more.
Programs and workshops
The Base run a wide variety of programs and workshops for young people to get involved, learn new skills and make friends. See the drop down below for an overview of the programs on offer.
Events
The Base holds special events for young people several times a year. Keep an eye out at the centre for information on upcoming events.
Excursions and outreach
On Saturdays, The Base invites young people to explore their community and other areas in Perth through a range of free excursions.
School holidays
The Base has extended opening hours during school holidays including free activities, sport, entertainment and outings available.
Opening hours
Please note: Opening hours may be impacted by public holidays and holiday periods.
Skill up
The Base offers a variety of workshops for young people, designed to help them build skills and explore their interests. These workshops cover areas such as arts, cooking, life skills, gardening, culture, fitness, and more. As our programs change regularly, check our calendar for upcoming workshops.
Yeah, The Boys! Yeah, The Girls!
Meet your mates or make new ones in our safe and supported gendered groups. Yeah, The Boys! and Yeah, The Girls! offer a relaxed space to hang out, get involved in fun activities and have the opportunity to talk about stuff that matters.
Headstart
This program runs fortnightly on Thursday evenings and is designed for young people aged 16 to 25 year olds. It’s a specialised life skills program that teaches practical skills for adulthood. Sessions cover topics such as budgeting, resume writing, interview techniques, job search support, independent living skills, healthy relationships, legal assistance, accessing Centrelink, applying for a tax file number, opening a bank account, cooking, basic car maintenance, and career advice.
Certified Courses
The Base offers free certified courses during the school holidays, giving young people the chance to gain valuable skills and qualifications to boost their resume and gain employment.
Previous courses have included barista training, mental health first aid, and sports coaching. Check our calendar for upcoming courses.
Project Y Youth Committee
The Project Y Youth Committee gives young people the chance to connect with their local community and have a voice in the decision making processes around issues that affect them.
Project Y plans, designs, promotes and runs a number of events throughout the year. This process helps members develop valuable interpersonal, leadership, team work and event planning skills, and results in a range of fun events for young people in our community.
If you're 14 to 25 years old and wish to join or learn more, contact The Base on (08) 9479 5794 or belmont.base@ymcawa.org.au.
Support for young people
Specialised support for young people is available at The Base. Young people can speak with qualified case workers and youth workers to get tailored support.
Case management support provides young people with information, referrals, advocacy, goal-setting and informal counselling.
Young people who need support can get help tailored to their individual needs through this service, which is available Monday to Friday from 10am to 6pm.
The Base also offers help with job searching, resume writing, using computers and building skills, with youth workers on hand to provide guidance and encouragement.
If you're going through a tough time, the team can connect you with crisis and wellbeing support, or help you access Centrelink assistance when needed.
The Centrelink outreach team is available by appointment through the centre if you need help making a claim, paying off debts, or finding out which payment is right for you.
Support for schools
Through The Base, we offer support with transitioning students to year 7, case management and more. For more information, contact
belmont.base@ymcawa.org.au.