Special Olympics South Australia

Special Olympics South Australia runs a soccer program in conjunction with The Cove Football Club during each school term.

Soccer starts Term 2 - 29 April at 6pm, sessions are held on Monday nights at The Cove Football Club - Corner of Majors Rd and Adams Rd.

Special Olympics is sport for people with autism or intellectual disability. Special Olympics offers pathways to compete in competitions for those who are interested.

No experience is required, all participants over the age of 5 are welcome.

If interested in trying soccer, they can contact us at sa.soccer.tcfc@specialolympics.com.au

ReachOut

Parents provides valuable information, resources and one-on-one coaching to help parents and carers better understand the young people in their lives and to play an active role in their wellbeing.

This includes one to one coaching for parents and caregivers. The website can be accessed at: https://parents.au.reachout.com/.

The most recent article relates to vaping which is a national issue amongst teenagers and young people.

Event Management Course

The Onkaparinga Youth ‘Event Management’ course teaches young people how to plan and deliver large scale events by focusing on each of the specialised areas that make up event management.

By participating in this program, you will get hands on experience designing, delivering and evaluating youth events within the City of Onkaparinga as well as placement opportunities at other exciting events within Adelaide.

Onkaparinga Youth have spaces open for our current entry level Event Management course. The content is produced and distributed by the internationally recognised ‘Australian Online Courses’ and will be delivered classroom style at Base 10 with support from our Community Development Officer. Upon completion and submission of all required content, you will be presented with a Certificate of Event Management and receive a Certificate of Attainment (that is internationally recognised and aligned with the Australian standards of quality).

City of Onkaparinga are committed to subsidise the majority of the costs involved, so the student contribution is only $100 for the entire Event Management program.

The Event Management program also includes:

First Aid Certificate
Child Safe Environments Training
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Training [only for participants aged 17+]

For more information about the course itself and Australian Online Courses, click the link below.

This course is perfect for you if you want to broaden your skills and knowledge in this area while enhancing your career prospects.

Online Event Management Certificate Course | Australian Online Courses

Who can apply?

Any person interested in event management aged 16–25 years who lives, works or plays within the City of Onkaparinga.

Cost: $100 (you will be invoiced if your application is successful).

Training venue: Base 10 Youth Centre (there is homework required and some online modules to be completed too)

Course Dates: July 2024 to June 2025

Application link will be live and shown on website from 15 April to 3 June 2024.

For more information please email Jolyn Phillipps- Jolyn.Phillipps@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au or phone 0420 831 179.

Onkaparinga Youth - Street Art @ Base 10

Next date: Thursday, 23 May 2024 | 04:00 PM to 05:30 PM

Spray Society Ink

Guided by experienced street artist Jimmy Dodd, learn techniques to express yourself through aerosol and stencil art.

No experience required, all materials provided.

When:

Thursday, 23 May 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Thursday, 06 June 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Thursday, 20 June 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Location: Base 10 Youth Centre, 10 Main South Rd, Old Reynella, 5161,

Ages:12-25

Cost: Free

Contact: Base 10 Youth Centre - reynellayouth@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au

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Onkaparinga Youth - Raw Drama. @ Base 10

Develop your performance and foundation skills with local NIDA teacher Russell. This a 16 week workshop series will develop young theatre bugs into confident performers. Participants required to commit to the semester.

Session 1 - 5:00 - 6:00pm (12-15 years)

Session 2 - 6:00 - 7:00pm (16-25 years)

Cost: $60

Contact: reynellayouth@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au

When:

Tuesday, 14 May 2024 | 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Tuesday, 21 May 2024 | 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Tuesday, 28 May 2024 | 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

Tuesday, 04 June 2024 | 05:00 PM - 07:00 PM

More dates available

Location: Base 10 Youth Centre, 10 Main South Road, Reynella, 5161

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RRSF Term 2 Inclusive Multi-Sport 2024

Dive into our multi-sport program, designed to be adaptive and inclusive for all!

Whether you're discovering a new passion or honing existing skills, everyone's welcome to join in the fun. Families are encouraged to participate and join the fun!

Open to ages 6-18, let's explore various sports and have fun!

When:

Thursday, 16 May 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Thursday, 23 May 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Thursday, 30 May 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Thursday, 06 June 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Thursday, 13 June 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Thursday, 20 June 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Thursday, 27 June 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:00 PM

Cost: FREE

Contact: Jeffery Purves on 0481 093 908 or email jeffery.purves@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au

Location: Niipu-niipu Wama (Morton Park), Morton Road, Christie Downs, 5164

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Onkaparinga Youth - Creative Hangs @ Base 10

Meet new people and explore your creative side.

Use our music gear and art supplies or come and chill with your friends.

AGES: 12-25 Years

Cost: Free

Contact: reynellayouth@onkaparinga.sa.gov.au

When:

Thursday, 16 May 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Thursday, 23 May 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Thursday, 30 May 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Thursday, 06 June 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Thursday, 13 June 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Thursday, 20 June 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Thursday, 27 June 2024 | 04:00 PM - 05:30 PM

Location: Base 10 Youth Centre, 10 Main South Road, Reynella, 5161

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