The Hub @ Northland

The Hub Northland

The Hub @ Northland is a vibrant youth centre running free programs and services for young people aged 12 to 25 who have a connection to Darebin.

What young people can do at The Hub

  • Get job support and check out the local jobs board
  • Access support services like legal aid, housing and health support
  • Use the entry-level music studio
  • Play free games including pool, foosball, and latest gaming consoles
  • Use the computers, kitchen and chill-out space
  • Get involved in programs and meet other like-minded young people

Facilities and equipment

At The Hub, there are range of activities, games, books and equipment on offer for young people who engage with our onsite programs.

  • Free wifi
  • Five desktop computers with internet connection
  • Latest gaming consoles
  • Arcade machine
  • Projector and screen
  • Pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Chess set, puzzles, board games and playing cards
  • Music instruments including guitars, djembe and a stand-up piano
  • A range of books
  • Craft area
  • Espresso machine
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Basic cooking facilities
  • Modular furniture

External support services

We have a number of partnering organisations who work out of The Hub, such as employment support services and community health providers. This means that young people can access more specialised assistance when they need it. Most support services are available on a weekly basis.

Contact The Hub to find out about our current external support services.

Weekday Support service

Tuesday

(Weekly)

Housing case management support and family mediation services

Provider: Merri Outreach Support Services (MOSS)

Tuesday

(Weekly)

Job and education support for young people:

  • Aged 17–19 years not in school for the past 6 months
  • Aged 20–25 years not in school or employed for the past 6 months
  • Aged 17–24 years on (or previously on) Youth Justice Orders

Provider: PRACE Reconnect

A youth worker will be available to provide brief counselling support for young people aged 12-25. They can also assist with referrals to other services or help with service navigation.

Provider: Your Community Health

Wednesday

(Weekly)

Job and education support for people aged 15–24 years' not on Centrelink, employed, or in school

Provider: AGA

Friday

(Weekly)

Mental health support

Provider: Headspace

Friday

(2 sessions monthly)

 

Support for young people who have formally exited school with an exemption or are enrolled in TAFE or non-school providers or are employed.

  • Early school leavers aged 17–20 at TAFE non-school provider
  • Compulsory school age early school leavers formally exempted from school
  • If capacity allows: other school-aged early school leavers and young people (aged 20 and under)

First and last Friday each month

Provider: Melbourne Polytechnic Jobs and Skills – VELCI

Regular programs at The Hub

Opening hours

The Hub is open 2.30pm–5.30pm Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday.

The Hub runs weekly programs during school terms. These will be promoted onsite at The Hub and on the Darebin Youth Services social media pages.

Location

Northland Shopping Centre. Entrance to The Hub is outside in the Target carpark.
2–50 Murray Rd
Preston 3072

Get directions

Contact us

The Hub @ Northland
Phone: 03 8470 8926 (When prompted choose option 1 for The Hub)
Email: youthservices@darebin.vic.gov.au
Social media: Facebook | Instagram

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