Bay and Basin 2026 Youth Crew
Join the Bay & Basin Youth Crew and help shape youth events, build leadership skills and create change across the Bay and Basin.
Meet the Young Voices Behind Project Skate
Meet the young voices shaping Project Skate—creating safer, inclusive skateparks and hosting free October events at Sanctuary Point & Sussex Inlet!
Project Skate – Bringing the Community Together
Bookings now open for these 2 FREE Youth Voice skate events.
Growing Young Leaders: Firefly’s Youth Voice Jr Expands with FRRR Support
Funding has made sure that Firefly’s Youth Voice Jr project expands in 2025 and 2026!
Spring into Sanctuary Point Poster Competition – Celebrating Local Creativity!
Celebrating local creativity! Congratulations to the winners of the Spring into Sanctuary Point Poster Competition and thank you to all participants.
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 […]
2025 Spring into Sanctuary Point Poster Competition: Bloom Together
Presented by Firefly Bay and Basin in partnership with Sanctuary Point Community Pride Inc. Calling all young artists aged 5–18 in the Bay and Basin! It’s time to grab your pens, paints, tablets and imaginations – the Spring into Sanctuary Point Poster Competition is back for 2025, and this year’s theme is all about connection, […]
New Year, New Opportunities: What’s Happening in 2025
Kick off 2025 with Firefly!
Sports Shed Revitalisation: A Team Effort to Remember!
Watch the Sanctuary Point Public School student leaders transform the sports shed!
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 […]
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.
Skate and Create: A Creative Collaboration on Wheels
Young skaters and artists gathered for Skate & Create at Sanctuary Point, enjoying free skate clinics, communal art, and photography workshop.
BMX Blast: A Day of Fun, Community, and Epic Riding!
BMX Blast 2024 was a huge success! From riding clinics to community fun, it brought riders together for an epic day.
Empowering Student Leaders at Sanctuary Point Public School
In an exciting new collaboration, Firefly Bay and Basin have partnered with Community Minded Kids (CMK) to introduce their unique community-building programme to Sanctuary Point Public School. This partnership aims to equip the next generation with the skills and mindset needed to become compassionate, caring, and confident contributors to their community. Programme Overview Community Minded […]
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 […]
Together, we are Brilliant: A Year of Firefly Highlights.
As we bid farewell to another incredible year, it’s time to reflect on the journey of Firefly Bay and Basin in 2023. From the inception of The Point Project to the unveiling of the refreshed brand and website, each moment is a testament to Firefly’s commitment to fostering a vibrant and connected community. Let’s delve […]
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 […]
A Triumph in Artistry: 14-Year-Old Lily Captures the Essence of Spring into Sanctuary Point Festival
Lily’s artwork stood out amidst the submissions, skilfully encapsulating the festival’s essence with its vibrant colours, intricate hand-drawn elements, and impeccable adherence to competition specifications.
COMMUNITY FESTIVAL CALLS FOR YOUNG BAY AND BASIN POSTER DESIGNERS
We are seeking imaginative and talented young individuals to unleash their creativity and submit their entries for a chance to be the official poster of the festival across the community.
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.
Kids discover more activities and sports in the Bay and Basin – Come Try Day
We listened to the community solution and collaborated with twelve local organisations for the 2021 Come Try Me Day! A bright idea from community inspired us to have a small stall at Spring into Sanctuary Point to provide an access point for families and children to find out about activities and sports in the area. […]
Come Try Me Day!
Save the Date for the Come Try Me Day in Sanctuary Point on 20 February 2021.