Youth On Edge

Currently, families, children and young people in the City of Whittlesea are disadvantaged in relation to the provision of local human services.  In addition, like other Interface Councils, local residents are geographically isolated from service centres and current service provision is not keeping pace with population growth and demand.  Increased State Government investment in social infrastructure and program delivery is essential to achieve a basic level of service provision.

The nine Interface Councils – Cardinia, Casey, Hume, Melton, Mornington Peninsula, Nillumbik, Whittlesea, Wyndham and Yarra Ranges – have initiated a‘ Youth on the Edge’ campaign to raise awareness of the issues and to advocate for funding for increased youth services across our municipalities.

The Interface Councils are seeking to have these needs addressed through the development of a locally based comprehensive, coordinated service system that enables continuity of care and responds to the range of needs of young people and their families.  An appropriate service system is essential if growing communities are to be resilient and able to support young people and their families.

If you would like a copy of the Youth on the Edge Brochure, fact sheets or DVD you may download it from the Youth on Edge web page on the City of Whittlesea web site or by calling Community Services on 9217 2201.