The Community Voice Survey is Live — Have Your Say!
Have your say in the Community Voice Survey! Help shape projects that support young people in the Bay & Basin.
FADIC – Free Activity Drop-In Centre
When: Every Wednesday, 2:30 pm – 6:00 pmDates: 22 October – 10 December 2025Where: Community Connect Hub, Vincentia Shopping Village (next to Swell Pizza and Kebab)Who: All young people aged 12–18 Looking for a fun way to connect, create, and chill out after school? FADIC is your weekly drop-in space for games, activities, and meeting new friends […]
Youth Voice 2026 Q&A Session
📅 Date: Wednesday 26 November🕛 Time: Lunchtime📍 Location: Vincentia High School Are you thinking about joining Youth Voice in 2026? Here’s your chance to find out what it’s all about! Come along to our Q&A Session and chat with the Firefly Bay & Basin team and current Youth Voice members. Learn what being part of […]
Bay and Basin: What Makes a Strong Community?
In July, we asked people from across the Bay and Basin several questions to understand: What makes a strong community? Sixty-four people shared their thoughts, from young people and parents to long-time residents, volunteers, and local organisations. We reached out through community events, social media, newsletters and pop-ups at community spaces and events. This […]
Shining a Spotlight on Youth Changemakers for International Youth Day
Eleven Vincentia High students pitched bold, youth-led projects as part of the Youth Voice Project, inspiring the community with passion, creativity, and vision.
Spotlight on What’s Here for Young People
A Firefly campaign to map youth-friendly opportunities across the Bay & Basin Our Bay & Basin community has so much to offer young people, but sometimes, it’s hard to see the full picture. That’s why Firefly is launching “Spotlight on What’s Here for Young People”, a 7-week social media campaign designed to showcase local services, […]
Firefly Youth Crew Training Days: Pizza, Pitches and Big Ideas
Firefly’s new Youth Crew kicked off with two inspiring days of team-building, big ideas, and bold pitches—powered by pizza and purpose!
Skaters, Creatives, Dreamers — We Need You!
Youth Voice 2025 – Help Us Shape the Future A selection of students from Vincentia High School Young are not just part of the community; they are leading the charge in shaping it. They’re not just asking for your input; they’re showing us how it’s done. This year’s cohort has been diligently working through the […]
Community Voices Come Together to Shape a Brighter Future for Young People
Firefly’s Community Voice Workshop united 21 changemakers to explore how sharing knowledge can unlock new possibilities for young people in our region.
Community Voice | Strengthening Support for Youth
Community Voice brings together adults across Bay & Basin to share insights and co-design solutions that help young people thrive. Join the conversation.
Bike Blast Brings Big Energy to Sanctuary Point!
On Wednesday 9 April 2025, Sanctuary Point Skate Park was bursting with life as young riders, families, and community members gathered for Bike Blast — a free youth event celebrating Youth Week with skill-building, community connection, and a whole lot of fun. Hosted by Firefly Bay and Basin with funding from Shoalhaven City Council, Bike […]
From the South Coast to the World Stage: Jasmine & Phoebe’s UN Youth Adventure!
Jasmine & Phoebe represented Vincentia High at the UN Youth NSW Conference, gaining leadership skills & global insights.
New Year, New Opportunities: What’s Happening in 2025
Kick off 2025 with Firefly!
Youth Voice Jr: Exciting Pitches for Positive Change
At Sanctuary Point Public School, our Youth Voice Jr students have been crafting innovative ideas to make their school even better. Last week, they took a big step forward by recording their pitches for the school’s executive team. It was an inspiring display of creativity, teamwork, and leadership! Three incredible ideas were put forward:1️⃣ Fun […]
2025 Youth Voice Project
What’s the Youth Voice Project? Hey there! The 2025 Youth Voice Project is all about YOU and other young people getting involved in our community in creative, exciting ways. Next year, we’re focusing on building connections in our community, bringing people together, sharing ideas, and making things happen right here where we live. Whether you’re […]
Spring into Sanctuary Point Fair 2024: Celebrating Community and Creativity
We had a blast at the Spring into Sanctuary Point Fair! Congrats to our poster winners and thanks to the Youth Voice team for their amazing help.
A Step Closer to the Bay and Basin YAG
Vincentia High students took a big step toward forming a Youth Advisory Group, tackling barriers and creating opportunities for Bay & Basin youth to have their voices heard!
Get Ready for the 2024 Spring into Sanctuary Point Fair Poster Competition!
Hold onto your paintbrushes and design tools because it’s that time of year again! Firefly Bay and Basin, in collaboration with Sanctuary Point Community Pride, is thrilled to announce the return of the Spring into Sanctuary Point Fair Poster Competition! This is your chance to shine, show off your artistic flair, and join our amazing […]
Celebrating Young Talent
Congratulations to the winners of the WRSC Poster Competition! Your creativity and dedication to wildlife conservation are inspiring!
The Unveiling of The Point Project Mural: A Celebration of Community Spirit
On Wednesday, 22nd May 2024, the Sanctuary Point Skate Park was excited as the community gathered to celebrate the unveiling of the much-anticipated mural, part of The Point Project. This vibrant public art, created by renowned street artist Muchos in collaboration with local youth and community members, was officially opened by Deputy Mayor Matt Norris. The opening […]
Mural installation at Sanctuary Point Skatepark
Adelaide-based aerosol artist MUCHOS is coming to the Shoalhaven to complete his mural designed for the Sanctuary Point Skatepark as part of The Point Project. Access to the skate bowl will be restricted from Tuesday 9 April, until Friday, 12 April; however, access to other areas of the skate park will be unaffected. “This mural […]
Nourishing Hearts: The Bay and Basin Uniting Church Community Food Pantry’s Journey
In the heart of St Georges Basin, a beacon of compassion shines brightly— the Bay and Basin Uniting Church Community Food Pantry. Since its inception in 2021, this community-driven initiative has been a pillar of support, providing a lifeline to those in need. Today, we invite you to join the pantry’s mission to make a […]
Springing into Community Engagement: The 2023 Poster Competition Recap
Community engagement is at the heart of building vibrant and thriving communities. One effective way Firefly fosters community spirit and involvement of young people in the Bay and Basin is through events and initiatives that bring people together—in collaboration with Sanctuary Point Community Pride, Firefly Bay and Basin recently organized the “Spring into Sanctuary Point […]
From Ideas to Art: Incorporating Local Youth’s Vision Into Mural Design
The Sanctuary Point Skate Park Mural design is based on data obtained from local youth.
SPSP Poster Competition
Unleash your creativity and join the Poster Design Competition for Spring into Sanctuary Point Street Festival!
Uniting Youth at the Skate Park for Youth Week!
The Youth Week Festival was a celebration and a platform for raising awareness about the needs and aspirations of the youth.
Bridget Raftery Receives Young Citizen of the Year – Shoalhaven Medal
At the 2023 Australia Day Awards, local teen Bridget Raftery was honoured with the esteemed Young Citizen of the Year – Shoalhaven Medal for her exceptional dedication and contributions to her local community. The event celebrated community spirit and outstanding achievements, where Bridget’s selfless efforts and commitment to social causes earned her the recognition she […]
Summer holiday action at Sanctuary Point Skate Park
Local young people have shown some serious skate skills at Sanctuary Point Skate Park these school holidays. On Saturday, 14th January, over 50 young people flocked to Sanctuary Point Skate Park, affectionately dubbed Sanga Bowl by locals, to participate in workshops and scooter/skateboard jam sessions run by Totem Skateboarding. The Firefly Team were thrilled to […]
The POINT Project Survey Winners
SURVEY UPDATE: Thank you to everyone who participated in our survey and entered our competition. Our winners were drawn on 13/4/23 and have been contacted. The data collected has been passed on to the Mural Artist for their consideration and inspiration. Please join our mailing list* so you can be updated on the progress of […]
Small Steps Program
Small Steps is an anxiety awareness program for Teachers, Parents and Carers,
Free DRUMBEAT program to connect and learn ways to support young people
Call today to find out more about participating in a free 9-week program for parents and carers of young people who may need wellbeing support.
You will need to pre-book for this event. Booking details are below.
No drumming experience is required, and drums are provided.
ChangeMakers progam designed for 10 – 14 year olds
We will be running an information session on the ChangeMakers program. Come along to find out more.
2nd Annual Come Try Me Day More than just sport
After the success of last year’s event the clubs and organisations are partnering with Firefly again to bring the 2022 event.
3-pronged program to foster community connection, support wellbeing and provide resilience training
Shoalhaven Suicide Prevention and Awareness Network (SSPAN) and Firefly Bay & Basin received a COVID-19 recovery grant to provide community training and resilience. Working together, Firefly Bay & Basin and SSPAN have designed a three-pronged program around resilience. The grant will provide funds to support SSPAN to foster community connection, mental wellbeing, healing, and recovery […]
Summer Tasters give local young people a taste of possibilities in 2022
Over 4 weeks the Firefly Bay and Basin team and our dedicated volunteers will be running taster sessions to introduce young people to our innovative 2022 programs. The Summer Tasters series includes a kayak safety course (FishFit), drumming circle (DRUMBEAT), painting with a local Aboriginal artist (BLOOM), and a community event at Sanctuary Point Skate […]
Young people help create change for the community
On a sunny Thursday afternoon in the middle of Youth Week 2021, the Firefly team, Sanctuary Point Pride, Fran Mooney, and community members brought young people and families together to increase their connection to the skate park. The event started days before with a call-out for volunteers to come and do a clean-up in preparation. […]
Celebrating Young People – Youth Week 2020
The ‘People’s Choice’ award for Youth Week art attracted 146 votes from the community, mainly from young people, and was won by Grace Quinn.
Come Try Me Day!
Save the Date for the Come Try Me Day in Sanctuary Point on 20 February 2021.
Creative Consultations
Firefly uses creative and inclusive ways to consult with young people and the community.
Consulting with Community During COVID
We conducted a survey to capture the thoughts of the community and share some ideas, insights, and strengths of the Bay and Basin community.
Kindness and Connection during COVID
During COVID Firefly created and distributed 300 care packs to community members. These packs were developed after consulting with the community on what they wanted to ensure connection continued. “The packs were great, I used my cards to place in the letter boxes of my neighbors so they knew I could do their shopping if […]