Fun, Food & Friendly Faces: FADIC January Holiday Workshops
School holiday boredom? Sorted. Our FADIC January Workshops keep young people fed, entertained and busy with fun, free activities.
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 […]
Squids on Show Youth Voice Project – Music, Mentorship, and Community Fun
Our Squids on Show Youth Voice Project has been hitting all the right notes lately! Two of our members, Ace and Baxter, are part of this year’s project and have been busy turning their ideas into real-life music experiences. At the pitch event in August, they shared their concept for Squids on Show, a project […]
FADIC Youth Hub Offically Opens in Vincentia!
Last Wednesday, an exciting new chapter for local youth began with the official opening of FADIC’s Youth Hub at the Community Connections Hub in Vincentia’s Burton Street Mall. Created for youth, by youth, FADIC – which stands for Free Activity Drop-In Centre – is one of four incredible student-led initiatives developed through Firefly Bay and […]
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!
Youth Pitch Power: Vincentia High School Ignites Change
Vincentia High students pitch bold, youth-led projects, now watch their inspiring presentations and see changemakers in action!
Project Skate – Bringing the Community Together
Bookings now open for these 2 FREE Youth Voice skate events.
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.
Pitch Perfect: Youth Voice Workshop at the Maritime Museum
Youth Voice students levelled up their ideas at a hands-on pitch workshop — ready to share their projects with the community this August!
Youth Voice 2024 Video: Real Change, Real Voices at Vincentia High School
New video celebrates real community impact, driven by young people On Thursday, 22 May 2025, we premiered our second Youth Voice video, “Youth Voice 2024 | Real Change, Real Voices,” at Vincentia High School to an intimate and lively crowd of past and present participants, teachers, staff, family members, and visitors from PLACE Australia. Held […]
Youth Voice – Bay and Basin youth leading community change
Youth Voice empowers Bay & Basin students to lead research, pitch ideas, and drive change with support from Firefly and Vincentia High School.
Reflections from the Student Voice Conference 2025
Connect. Share. Empower. The 2025 Student Voice Conference.
Youth Voice Project Recognised Nationally: A Finalist for Two Student Voice Awards!
We are thrilled to announce that the Youth Voice Project, a collaboration between Vincentia High School and Firefly Bay and Basin, supported by Uniting, has been selected as a finalist in two categories at the 2025 Australian Council for Student Voice (ACSV) Awards! This recognition for the Youth Voice Project is not just a milestone […]
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 […]
Youth Voice Takes on Sydney: A Trip to Remember!
In March, a fantastic group of Vincentia High School students from the Youth Voice Project set off on an adventure to Sydney! This trip allowed our amazing changemakers to connect, learn, and get inspired. A Packed Itinerary of Fun and Learning The journey kicked off with an early morning departure for Sydney. Our first stop […]
A New Generation of Young Leaders Step Up – Youth Voice 2025
A new generation of young leaders are stepping up at Vincentia High School as Youth Voice 2025 begins. This initiative is designed to give students the chance to develop their leadership skills, engage with their community, and contribute to meaningful projects that make a positive impact. Fourteen enthusiastic students are ready to become change-makers, equipped […]
2024 Year in Review: Amplifying Youth Voices
As we close out 2024, it’s time to reflect on the incredible achievements of Firefly and our young people. 2024 was a transformative year, brimming with creativity, advocacy, and community connection. Here’s a look back on the year that was. Youth Voice Phase 2: Four Projects, Limitless Impact Phase 2 of the Youth Voice initiative […]
Support the Future of Malcolm Moore BMX Track
Thanks to the incredible efforts of Vincentia High School students and the community’s passion for improving the Malcolm Moore Reserve BMX track, exciting progress is underway! The track has been included in the Community Infrastructure Strategic Plan (CISP) Review, ensuring it remains a focus for future improvements. Your Voice Matters Now, we need your help […]
Celebrating the Youth Voice Graduation at Jervis Bay Maritime Museum
The Jervis Bay Maritime Museum recently hosted an inspiring event: the Youth Voice Graduation. This milestone gathering was a testament to the incredible creativity, dedication, and resilience of our young people who have participated in the Youth Voice Self-Expression Project. The event brought together students, mentors, families, and community members to celebrate these young leaders’ […]
Young Carers Enjoy a Fun-Filled Day at Mogo Wildlife Park
Young carers enjoyed a day at Mogo Zoo thanks to Beyond the Spectrum Project.
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.
Youth Voice Creative Spaces Project: Bringing Ideas to Life
Students bring a vibrant mural to life with Beyond Empathy and Firefly!
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.
Youth Voice Project Update: Vincentia High School Students Driving Change
The Youth Voice projects at Vincentia High School are steaming ahead, and we couldn’t be prouder of the tenacity and passion these students have shown in delivering their community projects. Since our last update, the teams have had time to reflect on their goals and what they can realistically achieve within the project timeline. You’ll […]
Join the Fun: “Dumps into Jumps” Colouring Competition!
We are calling all young artists and BMX enthusiasts! We’re excited to announce the launch of our “Dumps into Jumps” colouring competition as part of the Youth Voice BMX Blast event. This is a fantastic opportunity for children aged 4 to 12 to showcase their colouring skills and bring our “Dumps into Jumps” logo to […]
Students Create a Stunning Mural Local Museum
During the school holidays, a remarkable collaboration took place as a talented group of students from the Bay and Basin joined forces with Firefly’s Youth Voice Self Expression Project team, Beyond Empathy, local artists, and the Jervis Bay Maritime Museum to conceptualise a stunning mural. This vibrant and meaningful artwork is set to be displayed at the museum, showcasing […]
Skate and Create Community Event
Join us at Sanctuary Point Skate Park for a thrilling day of skateboarding and artistic expression, featuring workshops by Totem and Beyond Empathy.
Community Insights and Prize Winners Announced!
We are thrilled to share the results of our recent survey about Malcolm More BMX Reserve as part of our Youth Voice Project. The survey, which aimed to gather community support and insights for rejuvenating the reserve, saw 154 enthusiastic participants. Your strong backing for the project and invaluable input have significantly guided the design […]
Young Carers Zoo Trip
Join us on Oct 1st for a free zoo trip at Mogo Zoo, designed for young carers 12-18, especially those with siblings on the Autism Spectrum.
BMX Blast: Join Us for an Exciting Day of Fun and Community Spirit!
Click here to find out about the Colouring Competition! Get ready for an exhilarating day at the BMX Blast event! We’re thrilled to invite you to a fun-filled day to get young people riding bikes! Date and Time: Saturday, 7th September 2024Location: Sanctuary Point Skate ParkEvent Duration: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Event Highlights: Bookings […]
Supporting Our Community: Maggie Dent’s “When Parenting Gets Really Hard” Masterclass
This masterclass tackles everything from school refusal to sibling rivalry, from anxiety to aggression etc.
Join Us for the Mural Design Workshop!
Join us at Jervis Bay Maritime Museum—design, collaborate, and create a lasting community masterpiece!
Youth Voice Projects Update
Vincentia High’s students are transforming ideas into action with projects like creative expression walls, BMX track revamps, a daily breakfast club, and ASD support initiatives.
Turn the Dumps into Jumps!
Join the Youth Voices movement to Revitalize the Basin View BMX Track! We are three Year 9 students from Vincentia High School and Firefly Bay and Basin’s Youth Voice Project members. We are conducting a community project to get the council to prioritise revitalising the Basin View BMX track. This youth-led project aims to transform […]
Introducing Beyond the Spectrum
Join Lillie-Rose’s “Beyond the Spectrum” survey to support young carers! Share your activity preferences and help shape future support services. Your voice matters!
Youth Voice Project Roadmap | Guiding Youth Engagement
Explore the roadmap outlining the steps and strategies of the Youth Voice initiative in the Bay and Basin area
Empowering Youth: Ask, Amplify, Act mini-documentary released
Vincentia, 15th February 2024In an atmosphere of excitement and celebration, Vincentia High School welcomed the highly anticipated Youth Voice Project video “Empowering Youth: Ask, Amplify, Act”, which premiered today. The Performance Space at Vincentia High School buzzed with anticipation as participants, families, and the school community gathered for a unique visual journey that captured the heart of the Youth […]