Creative Youth Initiatives
Service Description
Creative Youth Initiative (CYI), is a unique service that provides young people aged 16-25 who are facing many and varied challenges in their lives the opportunity to engage in free TAFE accredited creative programs. CYI offers two full time core programs, Artworks! & Sounds of the Street (SOTS) as well as a support service (case management, goal setting, counselling, referral and exit planning).
Alternate Names: CYI
http://www.missionaustralia.com.au/cyi
Facebook @CreativeYouthInitiative
Mission Australia Centre, Lower Ground Floor, 19 Denham Street
Surry Hills, NSW, 2010
Hours of Operation
Tues, Wed &Thurs: 9am-5pm
Accessibility
Referral System
Please contact the Student Support Coordinator to discuss enrolment
Service Fees
No
Languages (other than English)
Interpreter services can be arranged
Disability Access
Yes. Ramps, Lifts
Organisational Information
Area Served
Sydney LHD; NSW Central West HACC; Wollongong; Nepean Blue Mountains LHD
Parent Organisation
Mission Australia
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
Yes
Last Updated: 9 February 2026