Open Access Youth Service
A place to meet, relax and get involved
Rosario’s Open Access Youth Service gives young people a safe, inclusive place to spend time, meet friends and get involved in activities at the Youth Centre.
Our drop-in sessions are deliberately relaxed. You don’t need to arrive with a plan or take part in a structured programme. You can come along, see who’s about and decide how you want to spend your time.
It’s your space to enjoy.
What happens at our drop-in sessions?
There’s usually plenty happening around the centre, with different rooms and spaces set up for different activities.
Depending on the session, you might find sports, arts and crafts, films, board games, cooking and baking, music, or simply somewhere to sit and have a chat.
Activities can change from session to session, and young people themselves have a say in what happens. If there’s something you’d like to see at Rosario, tell us.
More than somewhere to hang out
Having somewhere to meet your friends matters, but Open Access is about more than that.
Spending time at Rosario gives you the chance to get to know our youth workers and build relationships with people you can trust. Our staff are there to listen, have a conversation and offer support when you need it.
You don’t have to wait until something is wrong to talk to us. Sometimes you might want advice. Sometimes you might want to get involved in something new. Sometimes you just want somewhere comfortable to spend a few hours.
That’s what Open Access is here for.
A safe and inclusive youth space
We want Rosario to be somewhere young people feel welcome and comfortable being themselves.
Our Open Access sessions bring young people together in an environment where they can socialise, try different activities and build positive relationships with staff. The existing service is centred on creating exactly that kind of safe and inclusive environment.
There’s no pressure to be the loudest person in the room or throw yourself into every activity. Come along, settle in and get involved in whatever feels right for you.
Open Access Hours
| Day | Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 6pm-7:30pm (Juniors) / 7:30pm-9pm (Seniors) |
| Wednesday | 6pm-7:30pm (Juniors) / 7:30pm-9pm (Seniors) |
| Thursday | 6pm-7:30pm (Juniors) / 7:30pm-9pm (Seniors) |
| Friday | 6pm-8pm (Juniors) / 8:30pm-10:30pm (Seniors) |
Come along to Rosario
Interested in joining an Open Access session?