Port Augusta Youth Bus in Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia | Non-profit organisation

Port Augusta Youth Bus

Locality: Port Augusta, South Australia, Australia

Phone: +61 419 151 980

Address: Shop 1/96 Carlton Parade 5700 Port Augusta, SA, Australia

Website: https://salvos.org.au/portaugusta/community-services/youth-bus

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25.01.2022 A day at the wave has come and gone!!! What an awesome event which bought about collaboration between local business, government, non government organisations, community groups, young people and families from Port Augusta. On the morning of the event Apai and Scott had the privilege to sit with Masud Parvez, manager of the Big W store in Port Augusta to talk about what was happening at the Wave skate park, what inspires Masud, and his vision to see young people taking up employment and leadership opportunities within in local and national businesses.

25.01.2022 Great opportunity to chat with the South Australian Commissioner for Aboriginal Children... details in the flyer.

24.01.2022 https://youtu.be/x781NeaPzlM

24.01.2022 Hi All, On behalf of our Youth Team we would like to say a massive thanks to the youth who attended the Movie Night tonight, we hope you all enjoyed it. Have a great rest of the weekend everyone

23.01.2022 Time is flying by... and just two more challenges after todays Boomerang challenge!! Check out some footage from our haircuts with Ian Gentle.. and some of the interviews that Apai was able to do while the haircuts were happening. Lots of fun and some great cuts for all who took part. Have a go at making and decorating a boomerang and dont forget to send through a photo or a video of yourself completing this challenge.... Remember this weeks positive thought... "your never too young to change the world" Have the best Friday and see you next week!

23.01.2022 LEGO challenge winners announced!!

23.01.2022 Great being able to chat with ABC North and West today about the 8 Week challenge...

23.01.2022 Being kind is the best.. who could you show kindness too today?

22.01.2022 A sneak peak into all the exciting things on offer today!!! 11am- Noon!

22.01.2022 headspace Port Augusta hump day quiz...is coming ! Next wednesday at 4.30pm check here to get the questions. Get your answers back to Dave by email and a random winner will get pizza sent to them on the Friday Night.....Yes PIZZA ! All the info is below...

22.01.2022 Skaters will soon be able to unleash their inner Tony Hawk at the new Adelaide City Skate Park. After extensive consultation, the first-look concept designs of ...the new skate park have been released. Skaters in the city have been left without a skate park since 2013 after the former government tore down the old one with no plans for a replacement. We're now delivering $3 million to this modern facility in partnership with the Adelaide City Council. It is anticipated that works will commence on site by the end of 2020 and be completed mid-2021.

21.01.2022 Week #2 of our 8x week Be Home, Be Safe challenge is underway. Weve had some great entrys coming in for the art challenge and this week we step it up to try learning something new. Weve chosen the guitar... so hopefully you can get hold of one and try out learning 4x basic chords. If you miss anything along the way you can find all of the videos on our youtube channel - The Salvation Army Port Augusta.... Dont forget to send a photo of your progress learning this weeks chord to 0419 151 980 or by email or social media. Have a great weekend.

21.01.2022 Winners for Week 6 My Family Story Challenge.... Congratulations

21.01.2022 Aboriginal and Torres Straight Islander Childrens day Art Competition!! Further information can be found here https://reconciliationsa.org.au//atsi-childrensday-artwor/ Category 1 is for ages 0 to 4 years and 5 to 8years colouring sheet and contact information 1 need to be submitted... Category 2 is for ages 9 to 12 years, 13 to 15 years and 16 to 17years contact information 2 needs to be submitted

20.01.2022 Great news..... Friday and Saturday transport will be available from 8pm - 11pm over the school holidays. If you are needing a ride home please contact the team on 0419 151 980 from 8pm... remember social distancing and COVID-19 precautions still apply. Be Safe!!

20.01.2022 Week #4 and we are half way through!! Check out this weeks interview with local back yard barber Ian Gentle and register for your free haircut with Ian from Monday 1st June - Friday 5th June (3 - 5pm). Text or call us on 0419 151 980 for more info or to register your place for a cut.

18.01.2022 A Day at the Wave is going to be an epic afternoon of games, activities and food at the Skate Park and Foreshore on Friday 16th April from 1pm 5pm. Grab your mates and come along for a feed, some music and some fun. You will get to know the faces behind the services and businesses in our community. This event has been designed by the Port Augusta Youth Interagency Group and sponsored by Woolworths, Big W, Coles, Max Cranes & Port Augusta City Council for YOU and your mate...s, the youth of Port Augusta. We see you, we hear you and we are there for you. #adayatthewave #portaugusta #youth #tomorrowsleaders #ourfuture #community

18.01.2022 Hi Everyone, The Salvos community engagement program is preparing packs for home delivery that include items needed for a community art project. Each person will receive a kit to complete a square at home and then when they are all returned it will be joined together in to one piece. If you or someone that you know would be interested in participating please contact our office on 86411021 or by direct message/inbox with your name and address so that we can make arrangements to deliver you kit.

17.01.2022 #ruokday2020 #tsapa #salvospa

16.01.2022 Check in with Someone today...

16.01.2022 Podcast 02 is here!! Listen in with Apai and Amber as they discus the important topic of youth homelessness and dont forget to suggest a name for the podcast. Stay warm and have a great weekend.

15.01.2022 This weeks video is loaded!! We are putting the challenge out for you to get to know your family story. You can do this by talking with parents, Auntys, Nannas, your carer or someone that knows about your familys connections and history. Once youve got the details... share your story through art either by a picture, video, a song.. poem... anything creative!! ... There are some amazing prizes (1st, 2nd and 3rd) for those of you bold enough to enter. What are you waiting for... get into it and contact us to arrange pick up or drop off of your entry by text or phone call to 0419 151 817 or message through social media. Thanks especially goes to Diedre Mahomed and family for sharing some of their story and cultural connections spanning a number of generations. (keep watching until the end!!) Hope youve had the best week.. and make sure you enjoy your long weekend!

14.01.2022 Apai sits in the hot seat for our first ever podcast for youth.. covering everything from local footy to weird facts!! Have a listen... and have a go at coming up with a name for the podcast. Who knows.. your idea might be the one we are looking for.

14.01.2022 So good to see young people leading the way to make a difference through helping others in Port Augusta. Year 6/7s at Stirling North Primary have taken a deep dive into the issue of homelessness... researching causes, impact, how to be inclusive, the effect of COVID and converting this knowledge into action. Please support these amazing young people and help them to realise the goal they have set for helping the homeless within our community

12.01.2022 Hey Everyone, just a reminder that our BBQ is today at 11am... come along for some fun and a feed! Hope to see you there

12.01.2022 A Day at the Wave!

12.01.2022 Hi All, Just a reminder about the Movie Night tomorrow, See flyer below for details. Come along, enjoy a movie, some food and great company. This event welcomes all Youth from 12 Years and older, remember transport is available for your children to get them to the event and back home safely. Hope all the youth and their families have a great weekend and we hope to see you tomorrow!

11.01.2022 Hello from the Youth Bus team, As we all know the school holidays have almost come to an end. Our team has come together and would like to help celebrate going back to school with a movie night that will be held this Saturday 10th October 7pm-10pm. Transport to and from the event is available, just give us a call if you need to be picked up. Any enquires regarding this event please call the office on 86411021 & speak to Tanita. ... Hope to see you all there See more

11.01.2022 Week #7 Challenge has arrived!! Time to get out the lego blocks that your parents are tired of stepping on and put them to good use. We want you to build your own lego house, big or small, single story or multi story... whatever you choose! Take a photo or video of your masterpiece or arrange with our team to take a snap by sending a message to 0419 151 980 or contacting via social media.... We know you guys are creative... so get cracking and build your lego house. Entrys will need to be in by Friday 26th June, 5:30pm. Catch up next friday for our final challenge!!

11.01.2022 https://vm.tiktok.com/J1pykJo/

09.01.2022 https://youtu.be/4oEqY-UsYQg

07.01.2022 With the holidays underway our outreach team will be operating again each night for the next two weeks as an essential service. We are hopeful that everyone is following the advice to stay home and safe for Easter and in general. If for some reason you do find yourself out we have guidelines to follow so that social distancing and health precautions are maintained. This includes only being able to transport 1x young person at a time. Take care of yourself, your family and our community (check out the awesome artwork on the bus... great job Tanita and Crossroads Concepts)

06.01.2022 Time flies when your having fun... and we hope you have all enjoyed the last 8 weeks of challenge. To finish off we are looking for your creativity to be put to action in making a Tik Tok. Hopefully you have a phone or know someone with a phone and account to get you started. Have a go at someone elses Tik Tok dance... or be innovative and create something new. Please remember to keep this PG so that we can share it with others on social media.... Send in your entry to 0419 151 980 or by using the hash tag #8weekbehomebesafe on Tik Tok. Thanks for tuning in.. and remember to look out for the prize winners (1st, 2nd, 3rd)

05.01.2022 What do you believe in? Listen in with Amber & Apai as they talk about the importance of believing in self, in a greater purpose and believing the best in others.

04.01.2022 https://youtu.be/NyZ7Zk-eFlA

03.01.2022 Week 1 of the 8x week Be home, Be Safe challenge is here!! Check out the video for more details. Contact the team on 86411021 during business hours, text 0419 151 980 or message via social media with your details and your art piece so that we can include it in the running for one of 3x awesome prizes. Entries close by 5pm, Friday 15th May.

02.01.2022 https://youtu.be/BDqSwt8cI8o

02.01.2022 Port Augusta Salvos, 96 Carlton Parade, Port Augusta. 7:30pm! Register now to join the fun!

02.01.2022 Some great activities and projects lined up for Port Augusta Youth!! Over the next 8 weeks our Connected Horizons and Youth Bus teams will be running a series of activities for you to join in with. Check out the video and please contact us on 86411021 (during business hours), text to 0419151980, email to [email protected] or direct message on Facebook for more information or to register.

01.01.2022 Week #3 challenge is up!! another guitar chord to learn and an easy.. great tasting pizza to make at home. Remember... If you miss anything along the way you can find all of the videos on our youtube channel - The Salvation Army Port Augusta. Dont forget to send a photo of your progress learning this weeks chord or making your pizza to 0419 151 980 or by email or social media.... Enjoy the activity and your weekend!

01.01.2022 "Were here to change kids lives. Thats why were here. Theres no other reason, no other purpose." Meet the incredible Tassie cop whos transforming the live...s of troubled and vulnerable teens through empowerment, support and compassion. To help with Wills program, check out the details here: Gofund - gf.me/u/yuatb4. More info: jcpyouth.com.au

01.01.2022 Term 3 is done and school holidays are back!!... and so is our youth transport service. Listen in with Apai as he talks about R U Ok day and the importance of checking in with people, an update on youth transport, local footy and some info about cheesburgers. Hope you have a safe and enjoyable break with family and friends. For more info about the transport service or if you are needing a ride home... please contact 0419 151 980 from 10pm every night of the school holidays.