Community Team DCY
Youth and Community events or capacity building opportunities supported by the District Council of Yankalilla.
Safe Transport Workshop
Tuesday 22 July 2025
🚗 Join Us for a Safer Community! 🏆
We're excited to bring community sports clubs together for a workshop focused on alcohol and road safety. With practical support from the Good Sports program, we're taking action to reduce drink driving and road crashes associated with alcohol consumption.
📅 Event Date: Tuesday 22nd July 📍 Location: Myponga Community Centre, Oval Rd Myponga
This workshop aims to:
Encourage clubs to consider the impact of alcohol in their environment.
Promote safer practices among members, families, and the broader community.
Foster awareness and proactive steps towards a safer future.
Let's work together to make our roads safer for everyone! 🚫🍺🚗
Myponga Community Centre
Child and Baby First aid course
Tuesday 9 September 2025
Learn life-saving skills for your little one, this course is designed by paramedics to ensure you know exactly what to do in an emergency. This private session offers personalised, hands-on training and extended practical learning time. With your very own Tiny Hearts Educator guiding you, you’ll gain the confidence to become your own paramedic at home.
What You'll Learn:
CPR: Baby and Child (drowning, SIDS)
Choking: prevention, gagging, mild and severe
Red Flags in Newborns
Allergies + Anaphylaxis
Respiratory Assessment: mild, moderate and severe
Healthcare pathways: Ambulance, Hospital, GP
Advocate for your child
Fevers
Febrile Convulsions
Rashes: assessment of mild and life-threatening rashes
Assessment of trauma
Burns
Head injury: mild, moderate and severe
Bleeding: mild and life-threatening
Bookings are essential
Cost: $45 per person (this normally costs $180 per person inclusive of travel)
Yankalilla Cultural Centre and Library
Introductory Game development STRESS TESTING WORKSHOP
Sunday 29 June 2025
STRESS TESTING WORKSHOP
Join this hands-on, game design experience where creativity meets competition! Participants (ages 8+ who have computer literacy) will explore a real game in development, build levels with a custom editor, and test their creations with peers. Work in teams or solo to design and playtest mini-games, then race the clock in a themed 30-minute challenge. No prior experience needed—just bring curiosity and a sense of fun. Learn basic game design, boost confidence, and enjoy a unique behind-the-scenes look at game creation.
If Possible, please BYO laptop to use. Laptop needs to operate at, at least the following specifications:
Monitors: 1
Operating system: Windows 10/11
CPU: Intel i7-3770
GPU: NVIDIA GTX 660Ti
RAM: 8GB DDR3
The workshop will be held at the Yankalilla Cultural Centre (Library building) in the meeting room, on Sunday June 29th at 10:30 until 2:30pm and includes lunch.
This workshop is free, but bookings are essential.
Yankalilla Cultural Centre (Library building) in the meeting room
Infant & Child Sleep Consultant Session With Shereen Nielsen
Tuesday 17 June 2025
Join us for an insightful event focused on improving your child's sleep quality. Sleep is a vital part of both physical and mental health, and ensuring your child gets restorative sleep is crucial. This event will help you understand the underlying causes of sleep disruptions and how to address them effectively.
Who Should Attend:
Parents and caregivers looking to improve their child's sleep quality and overall health.
Don't miss this opportunity to enhance your child's sleep and overall well-being.
Your welcome to bring babies along with you, if you have a toddler that requires entertainment we are pleased to offer a creche if needed.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Yankalilla Cultural Centre (Library building) in the meeting room
Family Fun & Connection (June 2025)
Wednesday 11 June 2025
Bring your child to enjoy games, activities and fun to support you to feel connected as a family and support each other as you grow.
Leave with a sense of connection and strategies for parenting.
Parents/carers and school age children welcome.
Cape Jervis Community Club
Supporting Boys (May 2025)
Wednesday 14 May 2025
Join us with your young person, to learn about how best to support our boys ages 8+ to grow into great young men.
This play and activity-based workshop will allow parents/carers and children to gain a greater understanding of each other’s needs and what support they might need. Plenty of games, movement, and activities to explore how we can bring out the best in our boys.
If you have other children under age 8 and would like to attend with your older child, we can provide a creche. Please reach out to the Community Team - community@yankalilla.sa.gov.au or call 8558 0200.
Yankalilla Football Club
Supporting Girls (April 2025)
Wednesday 9 April 2025
Mums, Dads and carers welcome to come with their young person aged 8+, to share, discuss and learn about supporting girls to grow into great young women.
This play and activity-based workshop will allow parents/carers and children to gain a greater understanding of each other’s needs and what support they might need. Plenty of games, movement, and activities to explore how we can bring out the best in our girls.
If you have other children under age 8 and would like to attend with your older child, we can provide a creche. Please reach out to the Community Team - community@yankalilla.sa.gov.au or call 8558 0200.
Myponga Hall
For the Dads (March 2025)
Wednesday 12 March 2025
Being a Dad can be fun, challenging and rewarding.
Come along to share your stories, learn from other Dads, and learn about how best to support your children.
All done through sharing a BBQ and having a chat.
Yankalilla Showgrounds Shed (out the back)
Coaching at the Cape! FREE Football coaching clinic.
Sunday 16 February 2025
Online bookings are closed. You are able to register at the event via a paper form.
Thanks to funding by the District Council of Yankalilla we are pleased to offer a football coaching clinic in Cape Jervis. The clinic is free for participants aged 5 years and above.
Run by qualified local coaches the clinic will provide an opportunity to discover, explore and hone football skills. Suitable for all playing levels from discovery to experienced.
All participants will be divided up into small groups and run through fun skills-based drills and games.
Cape Jervis Community Club Oval
Managing Anxiety: Parent & Child Workshop (February 2025)
Wednesday 12 February 2025
A parent and child workshop. Come along to this workshop to help develop strategies to manage anxiety in your household. A fun, play based approach where kids and parents can share ideas on how best to manage a family where anxiety is having an impact.
This session follows on from the anxiety session held last year with parents, but incorporates children as well to ensure all families are able to share anxiety and develop strategies together.
Myponga Hall
Provide First Aid & CPR training (Face to Face)
Sunday 8 December 2024
HLTAID011 - Provide First Aid & CPR (5hrs) Face-to-Face Training & Assessment (Face to Face)
**Once you have registered and paid here, you will receive a link via email to REGISTER AGAIN via First Aid Pro booking portal.**
Provide First Aid teaches both the theory behind and the practical application of first aid skills pertaining to over 2 dozen of the most common first aid conditions and illnesses. Once you have completed this comprehensive first aid course you will be proficient in national first aid. You will learn how to identify signs and symptoms and provide first aid assistance in line with Australian Resuscitation Council , ARC guidelines and other relevant Australian national peak clinical bodies. Course material also includes using a defibrillator, AED and asthma first aid training.
Previously been known as the following first aid courses Apply First Aid, Senior First Aid, Level 2 Workplace First Aid and HLTAID003.
Yankalilla Memorial Park, Yankalilla Football Club
Anxious child? Parenting support workshop
Wednesday 20 November 2024
A parenting workshop that will provide some simple and clear strategies to support your child's anxiety.
Better understand the adolescent brain to help support young people's emotions and behaviours.
Create a home environment that helps young people feel connected, safe and loved.
Creche available - please let us know via your booking of your child/children's name and age.
Myponga Hall
Transition to Teenhood
Wednesday 23 October 2024
How best to support your tween.
Aiming to help parents understand what they can do now to best prepare their tween for becoming a teenager.
Putting in good structures and boundaries with tweens is easier than waiting for the wheels to fall off in the teenage years.
Yankalilla Council has teamed up with Mark Koen from Restored Connection to deliver a community workshop around empowering parents to navigate the transition into teenhood.
The workshop aims to capture the wisdom in the room from parents and offer useful tips and strategies to help support our young people through this developmental stage.
Yankalilla Football Club
Amazing Race Fleurieu Style
Tuesday 1 October 2024
You've watched the TV show, and now it’s your turn to experience it firsthand!
This Amazing Race experience challenges teams of young people to solve problems, think creatively, and race against the clock to the finish line. During this activity, participants will navigate Yankalilla and Normanville on foot in supervised teams.
A good level of concentration and fitness is required!
The Amazing Race is designed for individuals aged 12 and up. Participants are welcome to nominate team members with their friends (just make sure they register as well). However, final team assignments will be made by staff to ensure a balanced mix of abilities.
Starting at Bungala linear Park
Chaos to Calm: Strategies to support a calm household
Wednesday 25 September 2024
Join Mark Koen, from Restored Connection, in this supportive and practical session.
Capturing the experiences of parents, this workshop aims to offer useful tips and de-escalation strategies to manage emotional situations. Learn to better understand adolescent brain development and it's impacts on behaviour.
Myponga Hall
An introduction into first aid including CPR
Sunday 1 September 2024
This session aims to introduce basic first aid concepts to young people aged 12 to 16 years old. Jon Jaensch, a highly experienced trainer with over 47 years of service as a first responder, volunteer, and SA Ambulance trainer, will lead the session. Participants will have hands-on opportunities to practice first aid techniques, empowering them to respond confidently in real-life situations.
Key topics covered include CPR, fracture and sprain management, burn care, and basic wound care. It's important to note that while this course provides valuable introductory knowledge, it does not offer accreditation or certification. Following the first aid training, participants will be invited to join a Pizza and planning session.
This session aims to gather ideas from local young people to help guide future planning of opportunities and activities.
This session is part of the Myponga Red Cross Redi-communities program, in collaboration with the District Council of Yankalilla.
Myponga Community Hall
Impacts of Technology on Families
Wednesday 28 August 2024
What are the impacts of technology on our children?
Do you need support to transform screen time battles into productive conversations?
Yankalilla Council has teamed up with Mark Koen from Restored Connection to deliver a community workshop around empowering parents to navigate their children's screen time.
The workshop aims to capture the wisdom in the room from parents and offer useful tips and strategies to help our young people find a better balance with technology use.
Yankalilla Football Club
Amazing Race Fleurieu Style
Sunday 25 August 2024
You've watched the TV show, and now it’s your turn to experience it firsthand!
This Amazing Race experience challenges teams of young people to solve problems, think creatively, and race against the clock to the finish line. During this activity, participants will navigate Yankalilla and Normanville on foot in supervised teams.
A good level of concentration and fitness is required!
The Amazing Race is designed for individuals aged 12 and up. Participants are welcome to nominate team members with their friends (just make sure they register as well). However, final team assignments will be made by staff to ensure a balanced mix of abilities.
Starting at Bungala linear Park
Archery Attack
Tuesday 16 April 2024
W𝐡a𝐭 𝐡a𝐩p𝐞n𝐬 𝐰h𝐞n y𝐨u c𝐨m𝐛i𝐧e A𝐫c𝐡e𝐫y a𝐧d D𝐨d𝐠e𝐛a𝐥l?..
You get something amazing!
You get Arrow Tag!
Come and join Archery Attack to find out what fun can be had with foam-tipped arrow and one of our awesome coloured bows.
Immerse yourself in an epic battle between friends and even just unsuspecting people you’ve just met!
Age bracket groups apply to ensure fair fun.
Bookings essential using this link
Apex Park Normanville
Mental Health First Aid - Myponga
Monday 26 February 2024
Become a Mental Health First Aider to support friends, family members, colleagues and others.
Learn practical first aid skills:
-Recognise common mental health problems
-Provide initial help using a practical, evidence-based Action Plan
-Seek appropriate professional help
-Respond in a crisis situation
This is a 12-hour educational course (split over 4 evenings), not a therapy or support group.
For further information contact community@yankalilla.sa.gov.au
Myponga Memorial Community Centre
Responsible Service of Alcohol Training
Wednesday 28 February 2024
FREE Responsible Service of Alcohol Training for local community volunteers but also for community members.
A great opportunity to get all volunteers qualified to responsibly serve alcohol in community licenced bars.
Wednesday 28th February
5.30pm-8.30pm
Myponga Memorial Community Centre
Bookings essential - limited places (preference will be given to volunteers)
Myponga Memorial Community Centre
In this together - Restored Connection parenting sesssion
Thursday 15 February 2024
Feeling disconnected from your teenage children and looking for support in connecting with them as they navigate the teenage years? We hear you!
The teenage years throw many challenges up for families to navigate. Wellbeing, friendship challenges, school refusal, parties, vaping & alcohol and to name a few.
Join Mark Koen from Restored Connection for a night of connection, idea sharing and discussions around how to best support your teen or pre-teen children.
Utilising his years working with families, Mark will facilitate a night to share your challenges and triumphs, develop strategies to improve communication and navigate tricky conversations.
Join us at Yankalilla Football Club on Thursday 15th of February at 6.30 followed nibbles and tea/coffee afterwards.
Yankalilla Football Club
Beach inspired art - Youth Event
Thursday 18 January 2024
Spend some time with acclaimed artist and art therapist Jane Smeets who will help you to see the beach with a different perspective.
Take your appreciation for our beautiful scenery to the next level as you create your own piece to take home.
This session has been funded by the District Council of Yankalilla as part of the Youth program and is suitable for young people aged 12 years to 18 years of age.
The session is being offered to a small group in order to provide the most quality outcome to participants. Bookings are essential and places are limited.
All equipment will be supplied. Please bring a drink bottle and dress appropriately and sun smart for the weather and the activities.
Normanville Beach and Foreshore - Made by Nature Marquee
Beachcombing with Fleurieu Marine education
Sunday 7 January 2024
Do you walk on the beach and find strange items? Ever wondered what it is that gets washed ashore?
Join Fleurieu Marine Education and see beach treasures through the eyes of our passionate and knowledgeable local guides, as they share their knowledge of marine life.
Fleurieu Marine Education is passionate about educating young people and facilitating experiences of our marine environments.
Participants are asked to meet at the Fleurieu Marine Education Marquee at 1pm, which is located on the beach in front of the surf club.
Tongs, trays, and guides will be provided for participants to use.
Children under 10yrs need to be supervised/accompanied by an adult.
Participants are asked to meet at the Fleurieu Marine Education Marquee at 1pm which is located on the beach in front of the surf club.
Normanville Beach and Foreshore - look for Fleurieu Marine Education Marquee
One shot campaign D&D - experienced players
Thursday 5 October 2023
You have dabbled in the world of D&D and are hooked or perhaps are looking for some more like minded people to explore the fun with…
Whatever the reason is if you have had some experience in the world of D&D and are interested in a one-shot campaign this school holidays then sign up now!
Snacks are provided. Basic equipment available for those who haven’t yet gotten addicted to dice 🎲 purchases!
Best suited to people aged 12 years through to adult.
Yankalilla cultural centre and library building - behind skatepark
Dungeons & Dragons - An introductory one-shot campaign
Thursday 5 October 2023
Are you intrigued about D&D? Here is your chance to find out what all the fuss is about.
This session is designed for those with little or no knowledge of the world that is the tabletop game of Dungeons & Dragons.
In this one-shot campaign you will experience a sneak peek into the incredible world of D&D.
Suitable for young people aged 10 years and above.
Lunch and equipment provided thanks to grant funding by the ADF through the Local Drug Action Teamm promoting positive community engagement.
What is D&D? In Dungeons & Dragons, the players form an adventuring party who explore fantasy worlds together as they embark on epic quests and level up in experience. There’s no winning or losing in D&D—at least, not in the conventional way.
Dungeons & Dragons at its heart, is a game that focuses on storytelling.
The dice just help you along. Everything is your decision, from what you look like, to how you act, to what happens next.
Yankalilla Cultural Centre & Library - building behind the skatepark
Steet Basketball with Orlando - Session for 12 years+
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Learn 3X3 Street Basketball with competitive 3x3 basketballer and NBL1 player Orlando.
This session is proudly supported by ReclinkSA.
When? October 3rd
9:30am - 10:30am ages 7-13 years
11am - 12 noon for ages 12years and above.
Where? Basketball area at the Yankalilla Lions Youth Park (skatepark) in front of the Yankalilla Culutural Centre and Library.
Basketballs are provided. Please BYO drink bottle.
Bookings are limited.
*Consent forms must be completed by a guardian prior to the session beginning.
Orlando will show you how to enjoy Basketball with limited resources and players!
DATES
Tuesday 3 October 2023 (UTC+09:30)
LOCATION
Basketball area at the Lions Youth Park (skatepark)
181 Main South Road, Yankalilla SA 5203
Basketball area at the Lions Youth Park (skatepark)
Steet Basketball with Orlando - Session for 7-13 year olds
Tuesday 3 October 2023
Learn 3X3 Street Basketball with competitive 3x3 basketballer and NBL1 player Orlando.
This session is proudly supported by ReclinkSA.
When? October 3rd
9:30am - 10:30am ages 7-13 years
11am - 12 noon for ages 12years and above.
Where? Basketball area at the Yankalilla Lions Youth Park (skatepark) in front of the Yankalilla Culutural Centre and Library.
Basketballs are provided. Please BYO drink bottle.
Bookings are limited.
*Consent forms must be completed by a guardian prior to the session beginning.
Orlando will show you how to enjoy Basketball with limited resources and players!
Basketball area at the Lions Youth Park (skatepark)
Explore the world of Art through Portrait sessions
Afterschool sessions x 3
The Yankalilla, Rapid Bay & Myponga Agricultural & Horticultural Society inc (commonly known as the Yank Show) has an exhibit called the YANKABALD Art Prize (after the Archibald art prize, which is an Australian portrait art prize for painting, generally seen as the most prestigious portrait prize in Australia!)
To encourage entries into this class, specifically by young, we are funding some portrait lessons with local art teacher and artist Judith Sweetman.
The classes will include all instructions and materials including the entry fee for the show exhibition.
Entrants not only get their art admired but also go in the running to win a prize.
Participants need to bring an A4 photocopy of the person they want to paint. A photocopy is acceptable.
The only stipulation in this person must be a local to the region!
Yankalilla Cultural Centre and Library building - Large Hall room (old library)
Explore the world of Art through Portrait sessions
Sunday Session
The Yankalilla, Rapid Bay & Myponga Agricultural & Horticultural Society inc (commonly known as the Yank Show) has an exhibit called the YANKABALD Art Prize (after the Archibald art prize, which is an Australian portrait art prize for painting, generally seen as the most prestigious portrait prize in Australia!)
To encourage entries into this class, specifically by young people, we are funding some portrait lessons with local art teacher and artist Judith Sweetman.
Entrants will not only have their art work admired but also go in the running to win a prize.
The classes will include all instructions and materials including the entry fee for the show exhibition.
Participants need to bring an A4 photocopy of the person they want to paint. A photocopy is acceptable.
The only stipulation is this person must be a local to the region!
Yankalilla Cultural Centre and Library building - Large Hall room (old library)
Building emotional Resilience in children
Wednesday 20 September 2023
Resilience is the person's capacity to cope with change or challenge, and to constructively bounce back with optimism. It is a prized quality as it positions us to deal with the inevitable hiccups, shocks and disasters that await us in the future.
This parenting & education workshop delivered by Mark Le Messurier, (author of Teaching Values of being Human & creator of 'What's the buzz program) will provide a collection of PRACTICAL resilience building ideas called the 10 C's.
Can-do attitudes, Confidence, Connections, Capacity to change, Contributing to others, Core value awareness, Controlling what you can, Communication, Composed parenting and Common sense.
Rapid Bay CFS Depot, SA 5204Rapid Bay and District CFS Station