The Hub @ Northland

The Hub @ Northland is a vibrant 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

Weekly programs

Tuesday

Wednesday

  • Drop In: 2.30pm - 5.30pm

Friday

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. These include:

  • An entry level music studio
  • Mac computer
  • Basic audio equipment
  • Music instruments including guitars, djembe and a stand-up piano
  • Photography equipment (green screen and cameras)
  • Free wifi
  • Five desktop computers with internet connection
  • DJ mixing desk
  • Latest gaming consoles
  • Projector and screen
  • Pool table
  • Foosball table
  • Chess set, puzzles, board games and playing cards
  • Modular furniture
  • Arcade machine
  • A range of books
  • Craft area
  • Espresso machine
  • Tea and coffee making facilities
  • Basic cooking facilities.

External support services

We have a number of partnering organisations who work out of The Hub, such as employment support services, community health providers and legal services. This means that young people can access more specialised assistance when they need it. Contact The Hub below to find out about our current external support services.

Weekday Provider  Activity  Frequency 
Tuesday  MOSS Housing Case Management Support and Family Mediation Services Weekly
 Tuesday PRACE

Job and education support for 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
 Weekly

 
 Wednesday AGA Job and education support for people aged 15-24 years' not on Centrelink, employed, or in school Weekly

 
 Wednesday Fitzroy Legal Outreach Legal support, fines, and other disputes Fortnightly (1st and 3rd Wednesay of the month)
 Friday Headspace Mental Health Support  Weekly
 Friday Melbourne Polytechnic Jobs and Skills- VELCI  Melbourne Polytechnic's Skills and Jobs Centre and aims to support 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)

  Weekly

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

2–50 Murray Rd, Preston. The Hub is next to Uniqlo, but the entry is outside. Get directions

Contact details

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

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