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Gordon Youth Hub

Open during school terms, Gordon Youth Hub provides a free recreation and referral service for all young people aged 12 to 18 years.

Location: Old school building next to Gordon Library, 799 Pacific Highway, Gordon.

Open: Thursday 3pm to 6pm.

Facilities & equipment: Foosball, table tennis, Nintendo switch, computers, music, TVs and Netflix.

St Ives Youth Hub

Open during school terms, St Ives Youth Hub provides a free recreation and referral service for all young people aged 12 to 18 years.

Location: 6 Memorial Avenue, St Ives (opposite St Ives Shopping Village, next to St Ives skate park).

Open: Tuesday to Thursday 3pm - 6pm and Friday 3pm - 8pm.

Facilities & equipment: Pool table, table tennis, foosball, X Box, Nintendo Switch, Kitchen, TV and Netflix.

Upcoming Youth Events and Workshops: Youth programs and workshops Ku-ring-gai (nsw.gov.au)

Gordon and St Ives Youth Hubs are staffed by Council Youth workers.

Meet our team

Lily Giles - Youth Services Coordinator

Lily completed her studies in Social Policy in 2019. She has a passion for community engagement and was selected by the University of Sydney to undergo research projects in both Indonesia and the Tiwi Islands, Australia. With experience in stakeholder engagement, project management and consultation, she is passionate about creating more connected and resilient communities.

Lily is excited to bring a youthful and dedicated spirit to the Youth Services team. Outside of work Lily enjoys exploring the arts scene in Sydney and spending time with friends and family.

Enquiries

9424 0837

ligiles@krg.nsw.gov.au

Jin Cheng - Youth Development Officer

Jin graduated with a Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Sydney in 2019. She is passionate about helping young people thrive and has extensive experience working with youth from diverse backgrounds. Jin has successfully planned and led numerous school cultural programs and workshops, demonstrating her ability to create engaging and safe spaces for young people.

She is excited to bring her vibrant enthusiasm and dedication to the Youth Services team. Jin speaks fluent Mandarin and has lived in China, Singapore, and Australia. In her free time, she enjoys participating in various sports and outdoor adventures.

Enquiries

0412 120 225

jchang@krg.nsw.gov.au

James Carrington - Youth Development Officer

James graduated from Macquarie University with a Bachelor of Health in 2016. He has over 7 years’ experience in delivering health programs and support to young people and other vulnerable community groups. Having worked in previous Men’s Health organisations, he has a particular passion in supporting young men, helping them reach their full potential.

In his free time plays rugby, tennis, bushwalking, reading and listening to music.

Enquiries

0473 014 371

jcarrington@krg.nsw.gov.au

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For more information, call 9424 0837 or email us.