RYSS Podcasts

A Mix made by young people from Wyoming Youth Centre as part of the RYSS Abilities 'Music Makers' Program

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

Andrew brings 30 years of national and international experience to the Forum. He was the UN Representative and Head of New York Office for Save the Children (USA); Director of Public Policy and Advocacy on Children in Crisis and Emergency (Washington DC), Lead on Save the Children's global strategic plan on child protection (Sweden), Head of Programs Effectiveness, Policy and Advocacy for Plan International (UK); Deputy Secretary General and Secretary General for Childfund Alliance (USA). Here in Australia he held the position of CEO in the Australian Republican Movement, Australia Council of Social Service, and the Reichstein Foundation as well as the inaugural NSW Advocate for Children and Young People.

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

Young People's takeaways from the day and a Change Makers Panel with key members of the community including Q&A Session

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

Workshop Session Two - Venues and Recreation

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

Workshop Session Two - Access to Services 

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

Workshop Session One - Transport

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

Workshop Session One - Safety 

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

NSW Regional Youth Community Co-Ordinator Dan Brown gives an acknowledgement of country to the Darkinjung people and an overview of the day's proceedings

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

We are very excited to share this interview with London...an unbelievable talented young musician from the Central Coast. A very special episode indeed...

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

We have a brand new host in this episode and a live concert review of the band Half Alive at The Metro Theatre in Sydney 

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

Two guests talk about their first ever live music concert experience - a 'ritual' of the Swedish rock band Ghost. The concert aka 'ritual' took an unexpected turn for the two fans!

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

Our Music Makers Program at Wyoming Youth Centre has been such a success. It is really exciting to see these young people learn about music production using Ableton Live software and even real instruments. On this episode they chat about their musical influences, their music making process, and even share some of their work. All the music you hear in this episode is original and was produced by participants as part of the program.

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

Part 2 of our Podcast's chat with young people about their experiences and thoughts on services designed to help young people. They give insights into what they like and don't like, what is helpful and what doesn't work. There is also some great advice for those who are either currently working with young people or are studying to work with young people in the future.

Thanks to our young participants for sharing!

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

In this episode young people chat about their experiences and thoughts on services designed to help young people. They give insights into what they like and don't like, what is helpful and what doesn't work. There is also some great advice for those who are either currently working with young people or are studying to work with young people in the future.

Thanks to our young participants for sharing!

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

Lani and Aurora talk all things Comicon and Cosplay - an amazing chat about the culture of cosplay and the different approaches cosplayers take!

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

JB and Luka talk about their recent collaboration on a music video at RYSS and a whole lot of other things related to being a young creative. This is a really cool chat!

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

The boys in our Abilities Music Makers program at Wyoming Youth Centre talk about getting into music production and recording and share some music they've been working on. All of the music you hear in this podcast was produced by the young people involved. Well done guys, can't wait to hear what's next!

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

We turn the table on our regular host Zoe who becomes the guest in this episode. A great chat about life as a barista, podcaster, young Mum, and  Wests Tigers fan!

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

Bailey and Dre talk about their experience of going to see Snoop Dogg live in concert, and about Dre's famous uncle (a member of D-12)!

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab

Our host Zoe interviews Cody Dillon from Song Lab about his career in music as a performer, recording artist, DJ and music youth worker 

A collaboration between Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS) and Song Lab