At the heart of Toormina, the Bongil Bongil Youth Collective (BBYC) brings together passionate young people and community members to lead projects, spark ideas, and drive positive change.
BBYC is all about belonging, creativity, and having a voice. With the support of local partners, we connect knowledge, strengths, and resources so young people can thrive — right here, in their own community.
Inspired by the Gumbaynggirr name “Bongil Bongil,” meaning “place of plenty,” we honour the Traditional Custodians of this land and the deep cultural significance it holds.
What we do:
- Youth-led design & delivery – BBYC members work alongside the community to create projects that reflect real lives, needs, and aspirations.
- Local collaboration – We build partnerships that support long-term, youth-driven change.
- Shared leadership – Our work puts young people at the centre of decisions that shape their futures.
Together, we’re creating a space where young voices lead and local ideas grow.
Projects
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Building up the BBYC
The Bongil Bongil Youth Collective (BBYC) has come a long way since its early days. What began as a project… Read more »
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Starting the day strong – ‘Pump it up’
While most people are only just stirring to the sound of morning kookaburras, a group of motivated young people are… Read more »
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Table 2452
There’s something powerful about sitting down at a table and sharing a meal—it creates connection, conversation, and a sense of… Read more »
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Where We Meet
Where We Meet is a core BBYC project, fostering connections for Toormina’s youth through meaningful activities and community engagement aiming… Read more »
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Bongil Bongil Youth Collective
The Bongil Bongil Youth Collective (BBYC) is a dynamic community-led initiative that operates within a conceptual framework centred on youth… Read more »
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‘Place of Plenty’ Project
The ‘Place of Plenty’ Project emerges as a response to broad community consultations in Toormina, emphasising the need for accessible… Read more »
Community Partnerships
We team up with locals – schools, organisations, services, community groups and more — to build inclusive, long-lasting projects that make a real difference in Toormina and beyond.
Toomina has a rich network of resources and passionate community members, proud of their home and willing to collaborate to empower our youth.
Since starting this work, we’ve been lucky to team up with amazing local groups and organisations who care deeply about our young people and are just as passionate about seeing them thrive.
We are always on the lookout to expand our network of local partnerships to continue supporting and collaborating with our young people. If you are interested in working with Becoming U, please contact us.
Some of our partners:
- Bongil Bongil Community of Schools
- Grow the Music
- Mission Training Sawtell
- The Hilltop Store
- Abcare
- Blue sky Community Services
- City of Coffs Harbour
- Toormina Gardens
- Mission Australia
- Office of Regional Youth
- Coffs Harbour Learning Centre
