Young People

The Liverpool Youth Council (LYC) is made up of 12 young people aged 12–24 who live, work, or study in the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA).

Established by Liverpool City Council in 1999, LYC gives young people a voice in local decision-making and helps shape Council policies that impact youth.

LYC members meet monthly to:

• Discuss issues important to young people
• Plan youth events and activities
• Provide feedback on Council initiatives and community projects
• Build skills through training and workshops

As a Council-supported initiative, the LYC offers opportunities for young people to connect, learn, and make a real difference in their community.

Want to get involved?

Applications for new members open in February 2027.

Keep an eye on this page for updates or visit the Liverpool Youth Council's Facebook page or Liverpool Youth Council’s Instagram Page for news and events.

For more information or to request to sit in on a meeting, contact the Community Development Worker (Youth) at (02) 8711 7751.

There are numerous services available for young people in the Liverpool area that provide access to essential support, social and community programs, as well as valuable information and resources.

Health

• Headspace Liverpool is a free service for young people aged 12-25 in the Liverpool area, providing support for mild to moderate mental health, physical and sexual health, and alcohol and drug issues. The centre also offers assistance with work, study, relationships, and bullying through counselling, workshops, and other community programs.
• Drug & Alcohol Youth Services (DAYS) A free, confidential and safe service for young people aged 12-25 seeking help with drug and alcohol use. We support young people, their families, and the community to get the care and information they need to make informed decisions about their health and well-being.
• Fairfield/Liverpool Youth Health Service (FLYHT): Offers case management, counselling, and mental health support for young people aged 12-24 who are marginalized or at risk.

Legal Support

• Legal Aid NSW Youth Hotline: Call 1800 10 18 10 for young people under 18 who need advice about criminal law problems or are in police custody. The hotline operates 9 am to midnight on weekdays and is a 24-hour service on weekends and public holidays.
• Youth Law Australia: Call 1800 950 570 for legal advice if you are under 25 (or an advocate for someone under 18). The service is available Monday–Wednesday, 12:30 pm to 4:30 pm (AEST)
• The Marrickville Legal Centre :  Offers free legal education, advice, and representation for homeless and disadvantaged young people aged 25 and under

Education

• TAFE NSW – Fee Free TAFE Courses: NSW Fee-free TAFE*, a joint initiative of the Australian Commonwealth and NSW Governments, offers tuition-free training for those looking to train, retrain or upskill. Places are limited and subject to availability. Students can enrol in one Fee-free course per semester.
• Macarthur Community College: A community based not-for-profit organisation sponsored by the NSW Government to provide open access for all adults (15 years or over except where course is specifically for school students) to a wide range of educational opportunities utilising the facilities of local schools.

Out of School Support

• Services Australia: Resources about student payments to share with school leavers, other students and their families.
• Myfuture: myfuture provides resources to explore career pathways and tools to develop self-knowledge to help with career decision-making.
• Your Career: A part of a government initiative, Your Career is designed to provide clear and simple careers information and to help people of all ages and circumstances better plan and manage their career. They have a specific section for school leavers.
• The Uni Guide: The Uni Guide allows high school leavers to explore, shortlist, compare, and apply for thousands of undergraduate courses, all in one place, helping them to make informed decisions about their careers.

Homelessness

• CORE Community Services: The CORE Youth Team provides a variety of services and supports to young people aged 10-25 including ongoing case management, access to refuges and accommodation services, AOD case management, mentoring programs, school workshops and presentation, community BBQ’s and community events, child and family specific education and support as well as school holiday and recreational programs.
• Link2home is a 24/7 information and referral telephone service in New South Wales (NSW) for people who are homeless or at risk of becoming homeless. The service can be reached at 1800 152 152 and provides assessments and referrals to specialist homelessness services, including temporary accommodation
• Mission Australia – Liverpool: The Homelessness Early Intervention Service - South West Sydney provides targeted support to adults (18 years and older) who are at risk of homelessness, focusing on sustaining tenancies and stabilizing housing.

Services

• Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections: Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections is a grassroots organisation which provides both direct relief from poverty and the tools to create bright futures. Our centres are a place for our diverse community to gather, forge new connections and engage in a diverse mix of programs.
• The Street University: The (Street University) is designed to provide young people with a safe space, social supports, life skills development opportunities and, when required, therapeutic AOD (Alcohol and Other Drug Treatment) and mental health interventions.

Here are some great places for young people in Liverpool to visit and enjoy:

• Carnes Hill and Kelso Skate Park
• Liverpool PCYC
• Parks and Playgrounds
• Liverpool Powerhouse
• Libraries
• The Street University
• Liverpool Neighbourhood Connections
• Western Sydney Migrant Resource Centre
• Headspace Liverpool

Council's Youth Strategy outlines local issues that impact young people and the activities that Council will deliver in relation to young people.

The Liverpool Youth Workers Network (LYWN) brings together youth services, community organisations, and schools that support young people across the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA).

The network provides a collaborative space for workers and organisations to:

• Share ideas, resources, and successes
• Discuss challenges and emerging issues facing young people
• Build stronger connections across the youth sector

Meetings:
The Network meets on the first Tuesday of each month, from 10:30am to 12:30pm.

To stay up to date with meeting venues, guest speakers, and monthly presentations, please join the LYWN eGroup.

Join the Liverpool Youth Workers Network eGroup or contact Kellie Hughes (hughesk@liverpool.nsw.gov.au) for more information about LYWN.