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Youth Community Workshops

Youth inclusion in the City of Parramatta

Are you a young person who lives, works, studies or visits the City of Parramatta?

We'd like to hear from you!

This is a place where you'll find information about future and past events that invite youth participation in the shaping and making of our city. Follow this page to be notified about new opportunities.

Past events

Decision-making at Federal, State and Local Governments is an interactive session designed to help people better understand the different levels of government in Australia, what they are responsible for, and how they can participate in civic and community decision-making.

📅 Wednesday 14 October, 10:00am to 11:30am
📍 Parramatta Library at PHIVE
🥪 Light refreshments provided after the session

You're welcome to bring along your friends, family members or anyone else who may be interested in learning more about Australia's system of government and how they can have their say on decisions that affect their community. To attend, please register via our website. Learn more.

We'd love to see you there and encourage you to share this opportunity with others who might find it useful.

Draft Community Infrastructure Strategy - Have your say

We're working to finalise a strategy that decides where and what Council will build in the next 5-20 years. This includes indoor recreation centres, libraries, community gardens, pools and parks. So if you are interested in city planning, recreation, community service hubsand providing the spaces and places where community life happens - including spaces designed for young people, have your say!

Share feedback online for the Draft Community Infrastructure Strategy here. Submissions close on Tuesday 20 October.

Community Youth Workshop

On 27 August 2026, City of Parramatta Council invited young people who live, study, work or spend time in the City of Parramatta to participate in a Youth Workshop.

The topic was 'Loneliness, Belonging and Resilience' and what Council can do to support young people and strengthen social connection in our city.

What do workshops involve?

  • No prior knowledge is required, just a willingness to listen and share your ideas!
  • Workshops are designed to be interactive, relevant and fun. Plus youhave the chance to positively influence the future of young people in your neighbourhood and wider community.

Please note: Young people under 18 years of age will require parent/carer consent to participate in Council workshops

What happens following workshop?

Insights gathered through workshops, focus groups and pop-ups are shared with Council staff and Councillors, feeding into the planning and decision making processes that shape the City of Parramatta.

How to Register

Follow this page to hear about other opportunities.

Like to know more?

Read our Frequently Asked Questions below or email participate@cityofparrramatta.nsw.gov.au.

Frequently asked questions

Council has a Youth Inclusion Framework which was developed with and for young people. Read about it here.

市议会致力于确保每个人都能获得所需要的信息。如果您需要以其它语言或格式获取信息，请致电 1300 617 058 或发送电邮至 participate@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au.

如果您希望以其它语言进行电话交谈，请致电 131 450 联系 TIS 全国服务中心获取免费传译服务。告诉他们您想与 Parramatta 市议会通话和您选用的语言，他们就会为您接通。

काउंसिल यह सुनिश्चित करने के लिए प्रतिबद्ध है कि सभी लोगों को अपनी ज़रूरत की जानकारी सुलभ हो। अगर आप किसी अन्य भाषा या फॉर्मेट में जानकारी चाहते/चाहती हैं, तो कृपया 1300 617 058 पर कॉल करें या participate@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au पर ईमेल भेजें

अगर आप फ़ोन पर किसी अन्य भाषा में बात करना चाहते/चाहती हैं, तो निःशुल्क दुभाषिया सेवा के लिए 131 450 पर TIS National को कॉल करें। उन्हें बताएं कि आप सिटी ऑफ़ पैरामाटा काउंसिल से अपनी चुनी हुई भाषा में बात करना चाहते/चाहती हैं और वे आपको कनेक्ट करेंगे।

카운슬은 모든 사람이 필요한 정보를 이용할 수 있도록 최선을 다해 지원합니다. 다른 언어나 형식으로 된 정보를 원하시면‚ 전화 1300 617 058번 또는 이메일 participate@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au 로 연락하십시오.

다른 언어로 전화 문의를 원하시면, 통번역 서비스(TIS National) 전화 131 450번으로 연락해 무료 통역을 이용하십시오. 파라마타 시 카운슬과 통화를 원한다고 말하고 해당 언어를 선택하시면 연결됩니다.

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Need an interpreter? Please phone TIS on 131 450.

If you are deaf and/or find it hard hearing or speaking with people who use a phone, please contact the National Relay Service at relayservice.gov.au and provide them the City of Parramatta contact number, 1300 617 058.

Need an interpreter? Please phone TIS on 131 450.

If you are deaf and/or find it hard hearing or speaking with people who use a phone, please contact the National Relay Service at relayservice.gov.au and provide them the City of Parramatta contact number, 1300 617 058.