The City of Casey has a variety of programs and activities for Casey youth including:
- Youth Services Program (see the Term 2 2025 flyer)
- Casey 360 Bus
- You can join IGN!TE Entertainment to help deliver our FReeZA events
- Plus groups for young writers, arts and music
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- Casey Creations - Youth Arts Competitions August 2025
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Casey Creations - Youth Arts Competition 2024 has been postponed until August 2025. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and look forward to your participation next year.
In the meantime, we encourage you to continue exploring your artistic passions. Keep drawing, painting, creating digital art, taking pictures, or making short films and animations. We can't wait to see what you create!
- Casey Fresh Words Young Writers Competition 2025 - Entries Now Closed
The Casey Fresh Words Young Writers Competition 2025 has now closed for submissions.
A big thank you to all the talented young people in Grade 5 to Year 12 who shared their creative stories, captivating poems, and imaginative writing with us this year. We were thrilled by the number and quality of entries received.What's Next?
The winning entries across the Creative Writing, Poetry/Lyrics, and English as Additional Language categories are currently being reviewed. The successful young writers will be announced in the week beginning Monday, 26 May 2025 via email.
For more information
- Read about the 2024 Fresh Words Young Writers Competition Winners
- Check out the Fresh Words Young Writers Booklet 2024 to see the winning entries in creative writing and poetry/lyrics
- For any questions, please contact tmcmanus@casey.vic.gov.au
- FReeZA Committee – IGN!TE Entertainment
FReeZA is a Victorian Government initiative that supports young Victorians to get involved in the community by planning and running drug, alcohol, and smoke-free events for other young people.
FReeZA Youth Committee - IGN!TE Entertainment is looking for Casey young people aged 12-25 to join the committee.
As a committee member, you will be able to:
- Learn about event management from planning to delivery, with a focus on creating safe and fun events for your peers.
- Gain hands-on experience in all aspects of event management, including artist liaison, stage management, and technical production.
- Meet other young people from your community and make a difference.
- Develop valuable skills that you can use in your future career or to make a difference in your community.
- Network with other young people and professionals.
- Support local musicians, artists, and performers.
FReeZA program delivers every two weeks during the school term.
- When: Tuesdays, every two weeks
- Time: 5:30pm - 7:30pm
- Location: Narre Warren Youth Information Centre
- Cost: FREE
Interested in becoming an IGN!TE Entertainment committee member?
Complete your Expression of Interest form.
Submissions must be completed by January 31st 2025.
For further information about FReeZA please check out www.freeza.vic.gov.au or If you would like to speak to Casey FReeZA team please contact the City of Casey 9705 5200 or email Veronica Stanley at vstanley@casey.vic.gov.au.
- Music and art groups
The City of Casey has purpose-built performing arts rehearsal centre called The Factory.
The Factory is home to more than 25 performing arts groups that host dance, theatre, chorale, tutorial, film and many other forms of performing arts activities.
It features a range of rehearsal and practice rooms for hire and a recording studio and video production services for hire.
- Casey Young Performers - Call Out
Shine On Stage!
Do you have a talent or skills to share?
City of Casey Youth Services is looking for young performers aged 12-25 years to feature on our upcoming youth events.
We offer paid opportunities for performers of all types and skill levels, including singers, musicians, dancers, comedians, spoken word poets, magicians, and more.
What are the requirements?
- Performers must be aged 12-25 years old
- Performers must live, work, study, or have a significant connection with the City of Casey
How can I get involved?
Please register your interest by completing the online form.