Youth services

Banyule Youth Services values, engages and empowers young people aged 12-25 years who live, study, work or socialise in our area.

Visit Banyule Youth to find out what's on, get support and learn about issues that affect young people.

Our youth team support and promote young people getting involved and connected to the community. Our youth workers provide information, supported referral and advocacy for young people and their families. We also build partnerships between young people, other Council services and local organisations.

We offer a non-discriminative, free and confidential service and aim to make our programs and activities as inclusive and accessible as possible.

Programs, activities and support includes:

  • skate and scooter events, workshops and activities;
  • school holiday activities;
  • creative arts programs;
  • Banyule 100: a project celebrating our amazing young people;
  • LGBTIQ+ social opportunities and inclusive events through our Rainbow Space program;
  • African Womens Action Group (AWAG): a group of young Somali women who meet to empower and inspire their community;
  • $3 waterslide nights at WaterMarc; and
  • in-school workshops on topics including safe partying, body image and relationships.

Jets

Jets is a multi-functional creative arts facility in Bundoora.

Young people at Jets get involved in activities that develop a range of skills, build knowledge and improve their general well being. For instance, young people can learn how to use professional multimedia equipment, help facilitate creative arts programs and even help coordinate events.

Community groups can book Jets and also book the Jets multimedia resources, rehearsal rooms and meeting rooms. Booking fees may apply at affordable rates.

YouthFest

A free festival for young people, by young people held each September in Macleod.

 It is a day to celebrate all the awesome things about young people and youth culture.

Banyule Youth Summit

Every second year, this event brings together young people to discuss topics they feel strongly about with their peers. They present recommendations to the Council on how to make positive changes in the community.

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