Our Programmes and Services

Local Area Youth Workers

Council has allocated a youth worker to cover each local area of the municipality. Local area workers make links with schools in each of the local areas as well as plan projects and programs with local communities. If you have a comment, idea or request, please contact Youth Services on 9404 8800 or email yrc@whittlesea.vic.gov.au to chat to your local area worker. 

Youth Krew - Having Your Say

The Youth Krew committee meets on a weekly basis through the year to plan and deliver the annual Youth Summit and the annual youth participation and leadership camp. Youth Krew plays an important role in informing council on the issues facing young people as well as shaping the service delivery for youth services. Please contact Blair on 9404 8800 to for more information or to get involved in Youth Krew!

Activities for Your Holidays

Council’s Youth Services offers Holiday Packages called “Grab Bags”. Grab Bags contain a number of vouchers and discounts that can be used during the school holidays. Grab Bags allow you to choose what you want to do on your holidays at the time you want to do the activities. These are only available for secondary school aged students, 12 to 17 years old who live in City of Whittlesea. For more information contact us on 9404 8800.

Please also contact us if you require information on holiday options for young people with special needs!

FReeZA ‘Queen Takes Jack’ Underage Music Events

City of Whittlesea in conjunction with 'Queen Takes Jack' (our local FReeZA committee) runs underage entertainment events, music gigs and dance parties. For more information contact us on 9404 8800.

FReeZA Committee - ‘Queen Takes Jack’

If you are aged between 14 to18 years old and are interested in joining 'Queen Takes Jack,' a group that organises underage music events, please enquire about joining our FReeZA committee. For more information contact us on 9404 8800.

Polyfuze Program

Bringing young Samoan & Pacific Islander people together (for ages 12 – 22)

Meet mates in the Recreation Group with activities such as rugby, basketball, billiards, outings and other great fun OR come along to the Dance/Music Cultural group. Polyfuze meets on Wednesdays during school terms @ French Street Hall in Lalor. For more information contact Hans on 9404 8800.

Youth Group Support and Development Service

This service aims to support new youth groups and clubs as well as those that are already established in our local communities. Ask about equipment, network meetings and other support offered to youth groups. Visit Council’s Internet site: www.whittlesea.vic.gov.au to view a list of local Youth Groups in the Youth Club Directory. For further information contact Hans on 9404 8800.

Young Parents

Aged under 25 years

For more information please phone Julie or Sue on 9408 9058.

First Impressions Youth Theatre

For people aged 14 to 25

This Youth Theatre meets each Monday @ Epping Memorial Hall at 6pm. The group supports young people to devise, direct and perform their own theatrical and multi-media works. Recent shows include the Finale at the Community festival and an original work staged in the Skate Park. Currently the group is making a music video clip. For more information contact Martin White on 9217 2291.

Intercultural Diversity Project

The Intercultural Diversity Project is a project which the City of Whittlesea runs in partnership with various community organisations and was launched on 23 July 2007 and primarily involves school children in the Whittlesea region.

Part of the project was a website which can be viewed at http://www.inmyshoes.com.au/

Skate, BMX & Rollerblade Opportunities

Council has developed a range of skate/bmx parks, including the regional Epping Skate Escape option in McDonalds Rd, Epping and some local options in Bundoora, Whittlesea Township and Thomastown. Please contact us if you want to know the locations of any skate/BMX facilities in the City of Whittlesea or if you want to be involved in the development and management of these!

Other Services Include

• Information, referrals & support. If you have a problem, maybe we can give you some contacts and support that could help you.
• Information for school assignments. We have a wide range of brochures and info!
• Information on other groups and activities in the community.
• Programs within schools.
• Access for young people with special needs.
• Working with newly established communities to establish programs and services for young people.
• Policy, planning and development services to support young people in our communities.