Young people

Child Safe City

The City of Greater Geelong is committed to providing child safe physical and online environments where children and young people are safe, respected, valued and empowered.

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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.

The Nest Youth Hub

17 Gheringhap Street, Geelong

The fOrT Youth Centre

Crn Melbourne and St Georges Rd, Norlane

Armstrong Creek East Community Hub exterior entry

Armstrong Creek Youth Drop In

46 Central Bvd, Armstrong Creek

white van with two people standing under the annex with a table and bbq

Mobile Youth Hub

Our youth space on wheels

Youth Programs

44 current and former GASP participants, workers, and key stakeholders attended the celebration

Gender and Sexuality Project (GASP)

LGBTQIA+ young people and allies.

person holding L plates in front of a car with mentor standing behind them

TAC L2P Program

Helping eligible learners gain driving experience.

person wearing grey jumper and black pants at a coffee machine learning to make a coffee

UpskillED

Employment readiness workshops and short courses.

Young Parents Connect

Drop In for young parents and children under 5.

Youth Council

Official youth voice to Council.

Youth on Board

Governance training and boards of management.

six young people standing in to columns of three dressed in their formal wear at Parliament

Youth Parliament

Draft state bills and debate in Victorian Parliament House.

Youth Events

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

The Geelong Youth Awards celebrates young people who have made and/or are currently making significant contributions in the community.

Wear It Purple

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.

School and Community Programs

We offer a range of programs to be delivered in school and educational spaces that enhance student knowledge and experiences of health, wellbeing and inclusion. These programs can be tailored and extended to community groups and organisations.

To arrange a program, download the booking form [ PDF, 437.7 KB] and return to us via email.

CelebrateYOU

Evidence-informed body confidence and self-esteem program.

Love Bites

Respectful Relationships Education, discussing healthy relationships.

Stand Out (LGBTQIA+)

Dedicated spaces fostering safe, inclusive and welcoming school environments.

Stand Out Community of Practice (SOCOP)

Supporting secondary schools across Geelong to support LGBTQIA+ students.

Teen Mental Health First Aid

Builds students’ skills and confidence to support peers with mental health challenges.

Youth Mental Health First Aid

Builds skills and confidence to support young people experiencing poor mental health.

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