• info@thehangout.au
  • Perth, Western Australia
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Why does The Hangout exist? Reconnect. Belong. Thrive.

Helping young people reconnect with themselves, others, nature and community.

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The Problem

Why The Hangout exists

Today's young people have never been more connected through technology... ...yet many have never felt more disconnected.

  • Bullying.
  • Isolation.
  • Anxiety.
  • Loneliness.
  • Pressure.
  • Social media.
  • Lack of belonging.
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“Every young person deserves somewhere they feel known, valued and that they belong.”
— The Hangout
“Programs create opportunities. Relationships change lives.”
— The Hangout
“Sometimes the first step towards changing a young person's future is simply giving them somewhere they want to belong.”
— The Hangout

Our Vision

We believe every young person deserves a place to belong.

Connection.

Community.

Purpose.

Nature.

Belonging.

Safe spaces.

Shared experiences.

One Mission. Many Pathways.
 Reconnect, Belong, Thrive

Helping young people reconnect with themselves, others, nature and community.

Hangout Impact Transforming School Communities

Our education and school engagement division, working with schools and local councils to deliver high-impact presentations, ongoing wellbeing programs and long-term partnerships with schools.

Hangout Connect

Hangout Connect is our activity days and camps offering; the Youth Retreat Centres are the places we aim to develop to support these and other experiences.

Fun, purposeful activity days and camps where young people can build friendships, develop confidence, learn practical skills and reconnect with themselves, others and nature—with adventure, creativity and Breaking Bread Together at their heart.

Hangout Youth Retreat Centres A Place to Disconnect and Reconnect

Concept illustration of our future retreat centre

Our vision for purpose-built youth retreat centres where young people can reconnect with themselves, others, nature and community through camps, retreat days, leadership programs, evening activities and meaningful shared experiences.

Hangout Pathways

Every young person deserves the opportunity to build a positive future. Hangout Pathways is our long-term vision for a supported transitional living community where young people can develop the life skills, confidence, employment experience and support networks needed to successfully transition into independent adulthood

Indigenous Connections
 Learning Together on Country

This initiative will create opportunities for young people to reconnect with Country, community and culture by learning alongside Aboriginal Elders, cultural knowledge holders and Indigenous community members.
Importantly, The Hangout won’t be teaching Aboriginal culture ourselves. Instead, we’ll be working in genuine partnership with local Aboriginal communities to create authentic experiences led by those who hold the cultural knowledge.
These experiences may include:
  • Learning on Country
  • Storytelling
  • Bush Tucker experiences
  • Caring for Country
  • Indigenous Games
  • Art and Creativity
  • Music and Dance
  • Leadership through Culture
  • Shared Meals
  • Campfire Conversations

Everyone deserves a place at the table.

Some of life’s most important conversations happen over a shared meal.
At The Hangout, we intentionally create opportunities for young people to connect, listen, share their stories and know they belong.

Reconnect. Belong. Thrive.

Vision Progress

The Hangout Established

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Vision Developed

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Partnership Discussions Underway

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Masterplan in Development

Funding & Strategic Partnerships

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Construction of First Youth Retreat Centre

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🌏 Future Centres Across Australia

The Journey Begins in Bunbury...

We are currently exploring the opportunity to establish our first Hangout Youth Retreat Centre in partnership with Bunbury Cathedral Grammar School. While still in the planning stage, this exciting vision has the potential to become a unique destination for young people throughout the South West and, ultimately, communities across Australia.

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Whether you’re a school, parent, business, volunteer or community partner, there’s a place for you in this journey.

Together we can help young people reconnect with themselves, others, nature and community.

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The Hangout creates programs, experiences and places where young people can reconnect with themselves, others, nature and community.

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