Status: draft. Confirm schedule, location, and youth coordinator before publishing.
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Title. Youth
Lede. A space for high-school students to gather, talk, and grow into confident young Muslims.
What this is
A weekly Friday-evening session for Muslim youth aged 13 to 18. Each session is part hangout, part study, part planning. Students choose the topic together: faith and identity, study stress, friendships, social media, the news. We bring in occasional guests (a doctor, a journalist, a Wiradjuri elder, a converts' panel) when topics call for them.
We also plan and run things together. Past projects have included an iftar for the over-65s in town, a tree-planting day with the local council, and a youth-led open day at the centre.
Who it's for
- Muslim youth aged 13 to 18.
- Year 7 students from Term 4 onward, on request.
- Any age in the holidays.
When and where
- When. Friday evenings, 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm during term.
- Where. Email for the current location.
- Holidays. We run special holiday sessions and outings, announced via the youth email list.
Cost
Free. Suggested family donation of $20 a term. We waive this where needed.
How to join
Parents and guardians: email hello@micc.org.au with your young person's name, age, and any allergies or access needs. We will reply with the next start date and a short consent form.
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Coordinator
A volunteer with experience in youth work runs the sessions, supported by parent volunteers on a roster. Full bios will appear once the coordinator and parent volunteers are happy to be public.
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A few common questions
Is there a girls' session and a boys' session?
Most weeks the group meets together for the social and study parts. Some sessions split for specific conversations, with parent volunteers in each room.
My child is the only Muslim at their school. Will they fit in here?
Probably yes. Several of our young people are the only Muslim student in their year group. The youth night is often the highlight of their week for that reason.
Can my child bring a friend who is not Muslim?
Yes, with parental consent on both sides and a quick note to us in advance. We have hosted plenty of friendships across the table.