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Darebin Youth Services offer a range of programs and events for young people (aged 12-25) who live, work or study in Darebin.

Youth Services Programs

Program or Event Date & Time Venue Contact
Drop In (all young people, aged 12-17) Wednesdays, 3:30pm - 5:30pm Shop J 63A, Northland Shopping Centre (near the Commonwealth Bank). Paul Papadatos - 8470 8352
Drop In (female only, aged 12-21) Thursdays, 3:30pm - 5:30pm Shop J 63A, Northland Shopping Centre (near the Commonwealth Bank). Paul Papadatos - 8470 8352
Drop In (all young people, aged 16-21) Monday, 3:30pm - 5:30pm Shop J 63A, Northland Shopping Centre (near the Commonwealth Bank). Paul Papadatos - 8470 8352
Young Mums Program Mondays (fortnightly), 1:00pm - 3:30pm PRACE, at Merrilands Community Centre, 35 Sturdee St Reservoir Kylie Whyte - 8470 8001
African Young Mums Program Tuesdays (fortnightly), 12:00noon-3:00pm PRACE, at Merrilands Community Centre, 35 Sturdee St Reservoir Fowzia Issa - 8470 8004
African Homework Group (Year 10-12 students) Wednesdays 6:00pm - 7:30pm Spectrum MRC, 251 High Street, Preston Fowzia Issa - 8470 8004
Decibels Youth Music Centre (studio recording and engineering) 7 days a week, depending on availability of engineers Decibels Youth Music Centre, Level 1, 23 Edwardes Street, Reservoir Neil Robertson - 8470 8001
FReeZA Program Wednesdays, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Northcote Town Hall, 189 High Street, Northcote Kate Duncan - 8470 8001
Decibels Records Program Tuesdays, 4:00pm - 6:00pm Northcote Town Hall, 189 High Street, Northcote Kate Duncan - 8470 8001

Darebin Youth Advisory Group

Darebin City Council are currently looking for ten young people, aged 12–25 to become members of the Darebin Youth Advisory Group. As a committee member, you will meet quarterly with Darebin City Council representatives to provide guidance and advice on the key issues affecting young people in Darebin, as well as monitor and report on the 2012–2017 Darebin Youth Engagement Strategy.

Applications close by Friday 1 March 2013. For more information contact Nik Filips, Coordinator Youth Services, City of Darebin ph: (03) 8470 8355, e: nfilips@darebin.vic.gov.au

2013 Darebin Peer Leadership Program

The City of Darebin are currently looking for 10 enthusiastic young people aged 17 – 25 who would like to be involved in the 2013 Peer Leader Program. Participants will be given the opportunity to build a wide range of skills including event management, first aid, communication and negotiation, conflict resolution, team work, youth work and job seeking.

As part of the program (which commences in April 2013), participants will also have the opportunity to assist with fun holiday and after-school programs, summer camps, the Darebin Youth Summit and much more; working in a supportive and friendly team environment.

Applications for the 2013 Peer Leadership Program must be completed and received by email, fax, mail or in person by 5pm on Thursday 28th March.

Y-Ute Crew

The Y-Ute Crew (Youth Outreach and activities service) sessions are free of charge.

Manu Sheldon
Ph: 0419 764 135

Y-Ute Activities

Date Location Description
Tuesday 3:30 - 6:30pm Leamington Street, Edwardes Lake Reservoir Skate Park Focus, Youth Skate Park Consultation, hang out.
Thursday 4:00pm-6:00pm Sullivan Oval, Blake Street, Preston casual youth hang out, bike repairs and ball games games,skate ramp building, and BBQ
Saturday night afterhours Darebin Wide Outreach program

Youth Music Programs and Committees

If you are interested in music and local all ages events, check out Decibels Youth Music Studio for event dates, as well as information on programs, recording and rehearsal spaces.

Further Information

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Youth Services
Ph: 9496 1020

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