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Youth Hubs

We have youth hubs all over the region where you can hang out after school. Our drop-in programs offer a bunch of fun activities like cooking, arts and crafts, board and video games, personal development, and social time with friends in a safe and supportive environment.

All youth hubs are free to attend and we provide light snacks.

The hubs are open during school terms only.

The Nest Youth Hub The fOrT Mobile Youth Hub

School and community programs

We offer a range of Youth Health and Wellbeing programs to be delivered in school and educational spaces that enhance students knowledge and experiences of health, wellbeing and inclusion.

These programs can be tailored and extended to community groups and organisations.

Book online via the programs below or download the booking form [ PDF, 437.7 KB] and return to [email protected].

Love Bites

Love Bites is respectful relationships training that provides young people a safe environment to examine, discuss and explore healthy relationships.

Teen Mental Health First Aid

Teen Mental Health First Aid (TMHFA) is an evidenced-based program that increases mental health literacy.

CelebrateYOU

CelebrateYOU is part of our Youth Health and Wellbeing - School Based Programs and aims to promote body confidence and increase self-esteem in young people.

Stand Out (LGBTQIA+)

A part of our Youth Health and Wellbeing - School and Community programs, Stand Out groups are dedicated to creating safe and inclusive environments for the schools' rainbow community.

Stand Out Community of Practice (SOCOP)

Stand Out Community of Practice (SOCOP) is an integral component of the Social Inclusion portfolio within the Youth Development Unit (YDU).

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA) is training for those working or living with young people focusing on how to assist adolescents who are developing a mental health problem, experiencing worsening of a mental health problem or in a mental health crisis.

Youth Programs

Barwon Respect Cup

A council led initiative that supports 10 schools to promote healthy relationships, identify negative relationships and promote bystander intervention.

Geelong Youth Awards

Celebrating young people making a difference across greater Geelong

Gender and Sexuality Project (GASP)

GASP works to ensure that the strength and diversity of lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and gender diverse, asexual, and intersex young people (LGBTIQA+) are valued, celebrated and affirmed.

UpskillED

A series of free employment readiness workshops, offering practical skills and guidance to young people who are looking to enter the workforce.

Young Parents Connect

Young Parents Connect (YPC) is a social and community development space for parents and expecting parents aged 18 to 25, who live, work, study, or play in the Geelong region.

Youth Council

Youth vape prevention project

This project is part of the Vape-Free Victoria initiative. It brings together young people, schools, libraries, and community groups to help reduce the harms of vaping.

2025 Geelong youth survey engagement report

Now available!

This report provides a valuable snapshot of what young people across Greater Geelong are experiencing, what matters most to them, and their hopes for the future.

With over 3,500 responses received, the majority from young people aged 12–25, the report offers important insights into challenges such as mental health, financial stress, and barriers to participation, as well as ideas for more youth friendly activities, stronger inclusion, and better community connection.

2025 Geelong Youth Survey Engagement Report 882 KB | pdf

2025 Geelong Youth Survey Key Findings Infographic 757 KB | pdf