April 2019 Holiday Youth Engagement Supports and Services - Brimbank, Melton, Melbourne and Wyndham - Western Melbourne
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Version date: 05/04/2019
April 2019 Holiday Youth
Engagement Supports and
Services
Brimbank, Melton, Melbourne and Wyndham
Western
MelbourneVersion date: 05/04/2019 Contents Better Outcomes Project (B.O.P) .................................................................................................... 4 Community Support Groups (CSG) ................................................................................................. 5 Community Support Groups (CSG) – Melton/Brimbank.................................................................. 6 Cut and Shine (CAS) – Barber Program ......................................................................................... 7 Frontyard Youth Services ................................................................................................................ 8 Intensive Case Management Support ............................................................................................. 9 Melbourne Library and Hubs programming ................................................................................... 10 Construction Craft at Kathleen Syme Library 16/04 10am – 11.30am .............................................. 10 Pop Up Play – Messy Play at Kathleen Syme 04/04-02-05 10.30am – 11.30a, 1st Thurs of the month .. 10 Melbourne Victory Holiday Program .............................................................................................. 11 Melbourne Youth Services provided by ......................................................................................... 12 The Drum ....................................................................................................................................... 12 Melton Teenage Holiday Program ................................................................................................. 13 Melton VYW (Victorian Youth Week) Activities ............................................................................. 14 NOSH (Nutrition Outreach Support Health) .................................................................................. 15 On Track ........................................................................................................................................ 16 Signal ............................................................................................................................................. 18 New Kids on the Block: Deck Art 18/04 11am – 3pm ....................................................................... 18 The Huddle School Holiday Program ............................................................................................ 19 Up-Beat music production program ............................................................................................... 20 Up-Skill - Barista ............................................................................................................................ 21 Up-Skill Cooking Program ............................................................................................................. 22 WYS - Wyndham Youth Services .................................................................................................. 23 YOTS School Holiday programs.................................................................................................... 24 Youth Leadership Camp ................................................................................................................ 26 Youth Umbrella Project (Y.U.P) ..................................................................................................... 27 Service Opening Hours and Dates ................................................................................................ 28 Western Melbourne
Program Name: Better Outcomes Project (B.O.P)
Summary of Service/program: An early intervention Friday night sports program for young
African males 16 – 28 years old.
Provider: The Youth Junction Inc. facilitated at Victoria University –
Nicholson St Campus, Footscray
Contact details: Kerry Cowling – Program Manager – 0415 465 950
Dates program/service being Weekly Friday nights
delivered: To be determined as to whether program will run on Good
Friday
Hours of program: 5.30pm till 8.00pm
Referral Criteria: Residing within the North-West metro region, identity as being
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.) from African-Australian backgrounds.
Referral Source/Referrals Police, Court Services, Community Organisations, Family and
accepted from (e.g. self, Friends, self
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Accepting referrals – up to 50 young people participating
Provides service in LGA areas: North-West Metro
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: Free of charge to young people an free pizza provided
(e.g. cost)Version date: 05/04/2019
Program Name: Community Support Groups (CSG)
Summary of Service/program: The program is a community led approach to enhance youth and
community engagement and respond to local community needs
and issues.
The program also links South Sudanese young people and their
families to a range of programs and activities such as education,
training, employment pathways, health and human services, sports
and recreation and other community activities.
Provider: Wyndham Community Education Centre
Contact details: Poly Kiyaga- 0434 178 753
Poly.kiyaga@wyndhamcec.org.au
Dates program/service being Saturday 06/04/2019 – Young South Sudanese and Families BBQ
delivered:
(e.g. Monday to Friday for 4 Saturday 13/04/2019 – 40 Tickets available for Young South
weeks commencing 31/1 Sudanese and families to attend Adelaide vs North Melbourne FC
excluding public holidays)
From 08/04 to 15/04 Football Empowerment running Soccer
Clinics for African Australians
Hours of program:
(e.g. 10.00 – 2.00pm)
Referral Criteria: African Australians of South Sudanese background
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.)
Referral Source/Referrals ALL
accepted from (e.g. self,
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Open
Provides service in LGA areas: Wyndham Council
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: All programs are Cost Free
(e.g. cost)
Western
MelbourneProgram Name: Community Support Groups (CSG) –
Melton/Brimbank
Summary of Service/program: The program is a community led approach to enhance youth and
community engagement and respond to local community needs
and issues.
The program also links South Sudanese young people and their
families to a range of programs and activities such as education,
training, employment pathways, health and human services, sports
and recreation and other community activities.
Provider: CSG Melton/Brimbank (Centre for Multicultural Youth) and City of
Melton
Contact details: John Kon or Dominic Matiang
Mobile: 0429 916 168/0429 939 780
Email: jkon@cmy.net.au or dmatiang@cmy.net.au
Dates program/service being Monday 8 April Luna Park
delivered: Tuesday 9 April Workshop sessions @ Q Lounge, Melton
(e.g. Monday to Friday for 4 Money: we need to talk about it
weeks commencing 31/1 Making Healthy Choices – turning point
excluding public holidays) Wednesday 10 April Family Fun day
Thursday 11 April Young Initiators Program
Friday 12 April Young Initiators Program
Go Karting
Saturday 13 April Werribee Zoo
Monday 15 April Swimming Classes
16 – 18 April CSG Youth Camp, Lady Northcote YMCA camps,
Glenmore
Hours of program: Varies.
(e.g. 10.00 – 2.00pm)
CSG Youth Camp leaves Melton at 10.00am
Referral Criteria: African Australians of South Sudanese background
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.)
Referral Source/Referrals ALL
accepted from (e.g. self,
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Open
Provides service in LGA areas: City of Melton
If not whole area specify Brimbank city Council
suburbs
Additional Information: All programs are Cost Free
(e.g. cost)
Registrations are essential – Please register at CSG office: Suite 2/3
Alexandra Street, MeltonVersion date: 05/04/2019
Program Name: Cut and Shine (CAS) – Barber Program
Summary of Service/program: Provides young people with hands on experience and education in
creating hair art, washing, cutting, customer service, budgeting,
OH&S etc.
Provider: The Youth Junction Inc. (Visy Cares Hub – 80B Harvester Road,
Sunshine)
Contact details: Kerry Cowling – Program Manager – 0415 465 950
Dates program/service being TBA (Tuesday or Wednesday) program will start on the week
delivered: commencing 08/04/2019 and run for 10 weeks.
Hours of program: 10.00 – 4.00pm
(e.g. 10.00 – 2.00pm)
Referral Criteria: Residing within the North-West metro region
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.)
Referral Source/Referrals Police, Court Services, Community Organisations, Family and
accepted from (e.g. self, Friends, Self
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Accepting referrals – up to 8 young people
Provides service in LGA areas: North-West Metro region
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: Free of charge to young people but expectation to commit,
(e.g. cost) engage, participate and complete.
Western
MelbourneProgram Name: Frontyard Youth Services
Summary of Service/program: Frontyard Youth Services provides integrated services to
address the physical, social and emotional needs of young
people aged between 12 and 25 years who spend time in
Melbourne's CBD. Some of our services also work with young
people across greater Melbourne and throughout Victoria.
Provider: Frontyard Youth Services, Melbourne City Mission
Contact details: 244 Flinders Street, Melbourne, VIC 3000
03 9611 2411 or Freephone 1800 800 531
Dates program/service being No specific school holiday programming – open normal hours
delivered:
(e.g. Monday to Friday for 4 Monday–Friday, 9am–8pm
weeks commencing 31/1 Saturday & Sundays, 10am–6pm
excluding public holidays)
Hours of program: Monday–Friday, 9am–8pm
(e.g. 10.00 – 2.00pm) Saturday & Sundays, 10am–6pm
Referral Criteria: Young people 18-25years who spend time in Melbourne CBD
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.) can avail of Frontyard Youth Services. Some services at
Frontyard also work with young people across the whole of
Melbourne and Victoria.
Referral Source/Referrals Any
accepted from (e.g. self,
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity:
Provides service in LGA areas: Across whole of Melbourne and Victoria
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: No cost
(e.g. cost)
Opening Hours over the Monday–Friday, 9am–8pm
school holiday period Saturday & Sundays, 10am–6pm
(including public holidays).Program Name: Intensive Case Management Support
Summary of Service/program: : Outreach-based and supporting high-risk and vulnerable young
people aged 12-25 who live, work, or recreate in the Wyndham
area. Long-term and short-term interventions available.
Supporting and making connections for young people with:
housing and homelessness, mental health, AOD, legal/justice,
education/employment, health and wellbeing and more.
Outreach workers available for assertive outreach.
Provider: Whitelion
Contact details: Luke Berry
Program Manager
Ph: 0414 322 178
E: Luke.Berry@whitelion.asn.au
Dates program/service being Monday to Friday, ongoing
delivered:
Hours of program: Workers are available 9am-6pm
Referral Criteria: High-risk young people (12-25) who either live, work or recreate
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.) in Wyndham
Referral Source/Referrals All
accepted from (e.g. self,
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Varies at time of contact, will triage and prioritise as support
needs require
Provides service in LGA areas: Wyndham LGA
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: No cost
(e.g. cost)
April 2019 Holiday Youth Engagement Supports and Services
Page 9Program Name: Melbourne Library and Hubs programming
Summary of Service/program: Programs offered at City of Melbourne Libraries and community
spaces
Provider: City of Melbourne
Contact details:
Dates program/service being Construction Craft at Kathleen Syme Library 16/04 10am –
delivered: 11.30am
(e.g. Monday to Friday for 4
weeks commencing 31/1 Pop Up Play – Messy Play at Kathleen Syme 04/04-02-05
excluding public holidays) 10.30am – 11.30a, 1st Thurs of the month
CoderDojo Carlton at Kathleen Syme every Thursday 4.30pm –
6pm
Hours of program: Hours listed against each of the programs above
(e.g. 10.00 – 2.00pm)
Referral Criteria: All young people
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.)
Referral Source/Referrals Bookings can be made via the links above
accepted from (e.g. self,
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Differ per program
Bookings are essential
Provides service in LGA areas:
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: No cost
(e.g. cost)
Page 10 Document titleProgram Name: Melbourne Victory Holiday Program
Summary of Service/program: DET funded program to engage young people at risk of
disengagement.
The program will focus on team participation, mentoring,
leadership and providing participants with skills to assist in
gaining employment.
Provider: Melbourne Victory
Contact details: Stella Smith– community@mvfc.com.au – 03 8556 0762
Dates program/service being Monday 8 April to Friday 12 April 2019
delivered:
Hours of program: 9am – 5pm
Referral Criteria: Students from the schools listed below get priority access:
Braybrook College
Catholic Regional College Melton
Catholic Regional College St Albans
Catholic Regional College Sydenham
Copperfield College
Dandenong High School
Hampton Park
Mackillop Catholic Regional College, Werribee
Maribyrnong Secondary College
Melton Secondary College
St Albans Secondary College
St John's Regional College
Sunshine College
Tarneit P–9 College
Tarneit Senior College
The Grange P–12 College
Victoria University Secondary College
Referral Source/Referrals Family, school, self, case workers, social workers, youth workers,
accepted from DJCS, DHHS and Melbourne Victory networks
Capacity: 80 participants
Provides service in LGA areas: Melbourne metropolitan
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: Participants are required to obtain and use their own Myki card
(e.g. cost) Upon satisfactory completion of the program and where
appropriate (subject to availability), Melbourne Victory will
provide access to volunteering and/or casual employment
opportunities.
Lunch/morning and afternoon tea will be provided
April 2019 Holiday Youth Engagement Supports and Services
Page 11Program Name: Melbourne Youth Services provided by
The Drum
Summary of Service/program: Youth Services for young people aged 12-25 years who live or
study in City of Melbourne
Provider: The Drum funded by City of Melbourne
Contact details: 03 9663 6733
Dates program/service being Block Party
delivered: Monday 8th April
(e.g. Monday to Friday for 4 North Melbourne Community Centre, 49 Buncle Street, North
weeks commencing 31/1 Melbourne
excluding public holidays)
Further programs to be provided
Hours of program: 3pm – 7.30pm
(e.g. 10.00 – 2.00pm)
Referral Criteria: Young people who live or study in City of Melbourne
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.)
Referral Source/Referrals
accepted from (e.g. self,
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity:
Provides service in LGA areas:
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: Free
(e.g. cost)
Opening Hours over the Program based opening hours
school holiday period
(including public holidays).
Page 12 Document titleProgram Name: Melton Teenage Holiday Program
Summary of Service/program: An inclusive program for young people from 12 – 17 years old
who live or go to school in the City of Melton
Provider: Young Communities Team – City of Melton
Contact details: Contact Jaime V at Young Communities on 9747 5382 / 0412 617
304
Dates program/service being Monday to Thursday
delivered: 8 April: Archie Brothers at Docklands Melbourne $15
9 April: Mountain Biking at Mount Atkinson $25
10 April: Latitude Melbourne at Heidelberg $15
11 April: Raft Building, Hut building & camp fire cooking at Lake
Dewar Lodge YMCA $30
15 April: World Series Splat Ball at Little River $25
16 April: Tuki Trout Farm at Smeaton $20
17 April: Melbourne Cable Park at Bangholme $30
18 April: Uncle Nev’s Trail riding at Upper Plenty $35
Hours of program: Times vary
Pick up between 8.30 to 10.30am
Drop off between 2.00 – 4.30pm
Referral Criteria: 12 up to 17 years of age
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.) Early intervention homeless or at risk of homelessness
Live, work, study or recreate within the City of Melton
Referral Source/Referrals Open to anyone who lives or attends school in City of Melton
accepted from (e.g. self,
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Open
Provides service in LGA areas: City of Melton Municipality
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: All booking s made online:
(e.g. cost) Teenage Holiday Program – online application at
www.melton.vic.gov.au/thp
Costs as outlined above
Pick up from Melton Youth centre and Taylors Hill Youth and
Community Centre
Waivers forms will be sent by email once booking has been
confirmed. Waiver forms need to be signed by a parent/guardian
and returned before the day of the activity.
April 2019 Holiday Youth Engagement Supports and Services
Page 13Program Name:
Melton VYW (Victorian Youth Week)
Activities
Summary of Service/program: An inclusive program for young people from 12 – 25 years old
who live, work or study in the City of Melton
Provider: Young Communities Team – City of Melton
Contact details: Melton Youth Centre ph. 9747 5373, 193 Barries Road, Melton
Taylors Hill Youth & Community Centre ph 9747 5422, 121
Calder Park Drive, Taylors Hill
Dates program/service being 8 April: Boxing (14 years and over) 11.00 – 1.00pm Derrimut 247
delivered: 8 April: Celebrating YOUth 1.00 – 3.00pm The Amphitheatre
9 April: Pool Party 11.00am – 3.00pm Melton Waves
10 April: 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament 2.00 – 5.00pm Arnold’s
Creek Children’s and Community Centre
11 April: Active April Family Day 10.00 – 1.00pm Navan Park
12 April: Open Day@ Melton and Taylors Hill Youth Centres 1.00
– 4.00pm
15 April: Casual Play @CS Leisure Centre 1.00- 4.00pm
15 April: Boxing (14 years and over) 11.00 – 1.00pm Derrimut
247
16 April: Cook It. Eat It. 11.00 – 1.00pm Taylors Hill Youth Centre
17 April: Casual Play @ Melton Indoor Rec 1.30 – 4.30pm
17 April: Arvo @ the movies time TBC Readings Cinemas
18 April: Werribee Zoo (15 years and under) 10.00 – 2.00pm
Hours of program: Times vary – see above
Referral Criteria: 12 up to 25 years of age
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.) Live, work, study or recreate within the City of Melton
Referral Source/Referrals Open to anyone who lives or recreates in City of Melton
accepted from (e.g. self,
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Open
Provides service in LGA areas: City of Melton Municipality
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: All activities free
(e.g. cost) Registrations required and must be completed at least one day
prior to the activity. Drop in to the Melton or Taylors Hill Youth
Centres to complete registrations
Page 14 Document titleProgram Name: NOSH (Nutrition Outreach Support Health)
Summary of Service/program: Mobile outreach service that attends community sites in
Wyndham where young people congregate, such as: skate parks,
train stations, shopping centres, parks etc. Young people have
access to healthy food and snacks, general information and
advice pertaining to health and wellbeing, as well as referral
pathways.
Provider: Whitelion
Contact details: Luke Berry
Program Manager
Ph: 0414 322 178
E: Luke.Berry@whitelion.asn.au
Dates program/service being Wednesday to Friday, ongoing
delivered:
Hours of program: Varies, afternoon (1pm-5pm Wednesday and Thursday, Friday
until 8pm)
Referral Criteria: High-risk young people (12-25) who either live, work or recreate
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.) in Wyndham
Referral Source/Referrals All
accepted from (e.g. self,
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Varies at time of contact, will triage and prioritise as support
needs require
Provides service in LGA areas: Wyndham LGA
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: No cost
(e.g. cost)
April 2019 Holiday Youth Engagement Supports and Services
Page 15Program Name: On Track
Summary of Service/program: ON TRACK is an exciting music program giving students a rare
opportunity to get up close and personal with some of
Australia’s leading Music Industry Specialists and Artists.
We’ve assembled an awesome collection of Australia’s Hip Hop
artists & DJ’s to teach you! You’ll learn how to mix beats and get
a crowd jumping in the DJ sessions with all the latest pop songs.
In the Hip Hop sessions, you’ll learn to rhyme and drop the mic
with your own song.
You’ll also get an insight to the behind the scenes of the music
industry with special guests. They’ll tell you their stories and how
you can get your foot in the door as an artist, manager, DJ and so
much more!
A Graphic Designer will make a guest appearance so look your
best as you’ll be in for a photo shoot. You will also receive your
very own logo – by the end you’ll be a real artist.
You don’t need any song writing or DJing experience – just a
passion for music and hip hop, an eagerness to learn, express
yourself, have fun AND be ready for a performance on the last
day! You’ll get to perform with your friends and mentors, so
invite your friends and family!
Provider: Mushroom Group
Contact details: Rebecca Schaefer
Rebecca.schaefer@mushroomgroup.com
Alie Pickin
Alie.pickin@mushroomgroup.com
Dates program/service being Monday April 8 – Thursday April 11, 2019
delivered: Monday April 15 – Thursday April 18, 2019
Program being delivered at St Albans Secondary College
Hours of program: 9.45am arrival for 10.00am start
3.30pm finish
Referral Criteria: Year 7-12
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.)
Referral Source/Referrals Self-referral or services.
accepted from (e.g. self, Must complete consent forms (if under 18 parent/guardian must
family, school, court, etc) also sign consent form)
Capacity: 20 participants per week
Provides service in LGA areas: Brimbank, Melton and Wyndham
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: Free – all food is also catered for, including morning and
(e.g. cost) afternoon tea and lunch each day (catering, food trucks each
Thursday)
On Track is a 4 day-long program which runs twice across two
weeks –
Each morning is spent focussing on DJing and each afternoon
learning to and writing a Hip Hop track
Page 16 Document title For the first time in On Track, we’ll be doing rough demo
recording of the students’ original tracks, that they’ll be
able to take with them at the end of the week!
We look after catering each day including morning tea, lunch
and afternoon tea. Lunch includes Nando’s and a food truck.
We have incentives or prizes available for students including
merchandise and tickets to concerts/festivals
Each student at the end of the week will receive their own
professional press kit which will include their photo (by our
professional photographer) and logo (designed by our
professional designer)
April 2019 Holiday Youth Engagement Supports and Services
Page 17Program Name: Signal
Summary of Service/program: Youth arts space for young people 13-25 years
Provider: City of Melbourne
Contact details: Northbank
Flinders Walk
Dates program/service being New Kids on the Block: Deck Art 18/04 11am – 3pm
delivered:
(e.g. Monday to Friday for 4 Sound School: Plant Synthesizers and Water Music 13/04 11am
weeks commencing 31/1 – 4pm
excluding public holidays)
Queering Theatre 10/04-12/04 11am – 4pm
Street Art mentoring 15/04-17/04 11am – 4pm
Clay Mates 15/04-17/04 11am – 4pm
New Kids on the Block: Printmaking 09/04-10/04 11am – 3pm
Hours of program:
(e.g. 10.00 – 2.00pm) Please see above
Referral Criteria: Young people 13-25 years
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.)
Referral Source/Referrals Booking can be made via the links above
accepted from (e.g. self,
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Differ per program
Bookings are essential
Provides service in LGA areas: Visitors and residents of CoM
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: No cost
(e.g. cost)
Page 18 Document titleProgram Name: The Huddle School Holiday Program
Summary of Service/program: DET Funded program to engage 15-18 year-olds at-risk youth in
Wyndham.
8 days of activities, which include: Barista Course, Virtual Reality,
Mountain Biking and Escape Room.
Activities all relate to our key learning and development areas of
Sports and Recreations, Leadership, Careers and Education and
Digital Skills.
Provider: The Huddle
Contact details: Kynan Barnes – kynan.barnes@nmfc.com.au – 0429 543 100
Dates program/service being April 8: Leadership in Action Mountain Biking 12.00 – 3.00pm
delivered: April 9: Team work challenge Escape Rooms 12.00 – 2.00pm
April 10: Employment Skills Barista Course 11.00 – 3.00pm
April 11: Digital Skills Session Virtual Reality 1.00 – 3.00pm
April 15: Leadership in Action Mountain Biking 12.00 – 3.00pm
April 16: Team work challenge Escape Rooms 12.00 – 2.00pm
April 17: Employment Skills Barista Course 11.00 – 3.00pm
April 18: Digital Skills Session Virtual Reality 1.00 – 3.00pm
Hours of program: 2-4 hours per session, pick up/start times between 10am-12pm
and drop off/finish times between 3pm-4pm
Referral Criteria: Government School students get priority access, must be
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.) between 15-18 (or a little above or below either side)
Referral Source/Referrals Family, school, self, case workers, social workers, youth workers,
accepted from (e.g. self, DOJ, DHHS
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: 20 participants per session
Provides service in LGA areas: Wyndham
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: Shuttle Bus to and from specified pick up points and activities.
(e.g. cost) Lunch provided each day.
Participants can go to one or multiple sessions.
April 2019 Holiday Youth Engagement Supports and Services
Page 19Program Name: Up-Beat music production program
Summary of Service/program: Up-Beat is a music production program held on Saturday from
2.00pm-4.00pm. Commenced in June 2016 and is available for all
young people aged between 12-25 years from Melbourne’s
North-Western Region. Provides: Instrumental lessons and band
sessions run by established Melbourne musicians. A recording
studio with an experienced sound engineer to help record and
produce any genre of music from punk to hip hop. Studio
sessions to learn how to produce, mix and master instrumental
tracks of any genre. Live performances opportunities and
assistance with booking and organising gigs.
Provider: The Youth Junction Inc. (Visy Cares Hub – 80B Harvester Road,
Sunshine)
Contact details: Kerry Cowling – Program Manager – 0415 465 950
Dates program/service being Saturdays
delivered:
Hours of program: 2pm – 4pm
Referral Criteria: Residing within the North-West metro region
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.)
Referral Source/Referrals Police, Court Services, Community Organisations, Family and
accepted from (e.g. self, Friends, Self
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Accepting referrals – up to 20 young people
Provides service in LGA areas: West - Metro
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: Free
(e.g. cost)
Page 20 Document titleProgram Name: Up-Skill - Barista
Summary of Service/program: Provides young people with skills in how to make a range of
coffees, customer service, budgeting, OH&S and assists in
building friendships and professional relationships (pre-
accredited training) – This program is a partnership with the
Department of Justice and can be credited towards community
work hours.
Provider: The Youth Junction Inc. (Visy Cares Hub – 80B Harvester Road,
Sunshine)
Contact details: Kerry Cowling – Project Manager – 0415 465 950
Dates program/service being Fridays
delivered:
Hours of program: Beginners – 1.00pm – 5.00pm (next intake 12/04/2019)
Intermediate – 9.00am – 12.30pm
Referral Criteria: Residing within Melbourne’s Western region
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.)
Referral Source/Referrals Police, Court Services, Community Organisations, Family and
accepted from (e.g. self, Friends, Self
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Accepting referrals
Provides service in LGA areas: North-West Metro region
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: Free of charge to young people.
(e.g. cost)
April 2019 Holiday Youth Engagement Supports and Services
Page 21Program Name: Up-Skill Cooking Program
Summary of Service/program: Targets disadvantaged young people 16-25 years old and
provides a range of new cooking skills and techniques. Young
people are given the opportunity to learn about health, nutrition
and cooking on a budget along the way.
Provider: The Youth Junction Inc. facilitated at Blue Light Youth Camps 16
Phoenix St, Maldon VIC 3463
Contact details: Kerry Cowling – Project Manager – 0415 465 950
Dates program/service being Wednesdays
delivered:
Hours of program: 11.00am – 1.00pm
Referral Criteria: Residing within Melbourne’s Western region
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.)
Referral Source/Referrals Police, court Services, Community Organisations, Family and
accepted from (e.g. self, Friends, Self
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Accepting referrals – Average class size is 8
Provides service in LGA areas: North-West Metro
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: Free of charge to young people but commitment required.
(e.g. cost)
Page 22 Document titleProgram Name: WYS - Wyndham Youth Services
Summary of Service/program: Youth Services provides a range of activities and support services
for young people in the City of Wyndham
Holiday Action program
16- 25 activities
Breakaway
WHN Excursions
Western Region LGBTIQ excursion
Pop up events
Counselling
Provider: Wyndham City Council – Youth Services
Contact details: 8734 1355
Dates program/service being Holiday Action Activities (12- 16 years old)
delivered: 8 April Horse Riding – must complete waiver form
(e.g. Monday to Friday for 4 9 April YRC Day: Cooking
weeks commencing 31/1 10 April Outdoor Laser Skirmish – must complete indemnity form
excluding public holidays) 11 April Rush HQ
12 April YRC Day: DVD’s and Games
15 April Luna Park
16 April YRC Day: Games and Comps
17 April Trees Adventure – must complete waiver form
18 April Movies and Shopping @ Highpoint
16-25 Excursions
Friday 12th March, Wednesday 17th April
Breakaway Program
Tuesday 9th, Wednesday 10th, Thursday 11th April
Tuesday 16th, Wednesday 17th and Thursday 18th April
WHN Excursions - Wednesday 10th and Wednesday 17th April
Western Region GBLTIQ excursion – Monday 8th April
Pop Events & Youth Engagement
BBQ at Presidents park- Friday 12th April
Kick Park Lounge at Station Place Werribee Centre- Monday 15th
April
BBQ @ Tarneit Skate Park- Tuesday 16th April
Kick Back Park Lounge at Station Place Werribee – Thursday 18th
April
Youth Counselling
Monday to Friday 9am til 6pm
Hours of program: Youth Services - 9am to 6pm except Public Holidays
Referral Criteria: 12 – 25 years old that reside or have links to Wyndham.
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.) Minor need parent’s permission to attend excursions
Referral Source Self –referral, Parents
Capacity: Varied across all programs
Additional Information: Holiday Action/ Excursions : Cost varies from $9 - $15 per session
Enrolment is essential – forms will be accepted by fax (8734
1386) or in person at the Youth Resource Centre ONLY
April 2019 Holiday Youth Engagement Supports and Services
Page 23Program Name: YOTS School Holiday programs
Summary of Service/program: A range of activities to engage young people.
Provider: Youth off The Streets
Contact details: Heidi Puronpaa 0418 617 195 or
heidip@youthoffthestreets.com.au
Dates program/service being Boxing Program
delivered: Monday 8 April and Monday 15 April 2019
4.00 – 6.00pm includes free dinner
Werribee Zoo
Tuesday 9 April 2019
Pick up at 11.00am for an 11.30am start
President Park Outreach
Wednesday 10 April and Wednesday 17 April 2019
4.00 – 8.00pm
Wednesday 24 April 2019 4.30 – 8.30pm
Ice Skating
Thursday 11 April
Pick up at 11.00am
Indoor Soccer
Werribee Indoor
5.00 – 9.00pm
Point Cook Stockland Shopping Centre
Friday 12 April and Friday 19 April 2019
5.00 – 10.00pm
Friday 26 April – 5.00 – 9.00pm
Science Works
Tuesday 16 April 2019
Pick up 9.00am
Sun theatre
Thursday 18 April 2019
Times to be confirmed.
Mondays - Streets Way
Hours of program: As outlines above
Referral Criteria: 12-21 years old
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.)
Referral Source/Referrals All
accepted from (e.g. self,
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Werribee Zoo – capacity 8 young people
Ice skating – capacity 8 young people
Science Works – capacity 8 young people
Sun Theatre – capacity 8 young people
Page 24 Document titleProvides service in LGA areas: Wyndham
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: All activities are free of charge and require a permission form to
(e.g. cost) be completed that can be obtained by contacting the Youth off
the streets office
April 2019 Holiday Youth Engagement Supports and Services
Page 25Program Name: Youth Leadership Camp
Summary of Service/program: A Youth Leadership Camp which targets African-Australian young
people aged 15-18 years who are currently receiving support
through Brimbank Crime Prevention Programs. The Youth
Leadership Camp is delivered over three days and is hosted by
Blue Light Youth Camps in partnership with TYJInc.
Provider: The Youth Junction Inc. facilitated at Blue Light Youth Camps 16
Phoenix St, Maldon VIC 3463
Contact details: Kerry Cowling – Project Manager – 0415 465 950
Dates program/service being Monday 15/04/2019 – Wednesday 17/04/2019 (2 nights)
delivered:
Hours of program: 7.00am – 9.00pm each day
Referral Criteria: Must be currently engaged in The Youth Junction Inc’s Crime
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.) Prevention Programs
Referral Source/Referrals Crime Prevention Case Workers
accepted from (e.g. self,
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Limited spots available – must be initially referred to the Youth
Umbrella Project. Up to 20 ‘at risk’ young people.
Provides service in LGA areas: Brimbank
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: Free of charge to young people although we require their full
(e.g. cost) commitment and participation.
Page 26 Document titleProgram Name: Youth Umbrella Project (Y.U.P)
Summary of Service/program: YUP is a targeted early intervention program providing targeted
youth service interventions to reduce risk and increase resilience
for 120 disadvantaged young people aged between 12 – 24 years
across the municipality of Brimbank. A range of organisations
work collaboratively together to create practical, purposeful and
sustainable outcomes around employment, education and
training, together with the prevention of isolation and
disconnection.
Provider: The Youth Junction Inc. (Visy Cares Hub – 80B Harvester Road,
Sunshine)
Contact details: Eliza Kandell – Team Leader – 0420 990 561
Dates program/service being Monday – Friday (business as usual)
delivered:
Hours of program: 9:00am – 5:00pm Monday to Friday (business as usual)
Referral Criteria: Residing within the Brimbank municipality, currently involved or
(e.g. age, LGA, etc.) at risk of being involved in the justice system
Referral Source/Referrals Police, Court Services, Community Organisations, Family and
accepted from (e.g. self, Friends, self
family, school, court, etc)
Capacity: Up to 20 high risk young people.
Provides service in LGA areas: Brimbank LGA
If not whole area specify
suburbs
Additional Information: Free of charge to young people for a range of varied activities
(e.g. cost)
April 2019 Holiday Youth Engagement Supports and Services
Page 27Service Opening Hours and Dates Centre for Multicultural Youth Closed 19th April, 22nd April and 25th April Open Monday to Friday 9.00 – 5.00pm iEmpower Closed 19th April, 22nd April and 25th April Open Monday to Friday 9.00 – 5.00pm Melton City Council - Youth Services Closed public holidays Open Monday to Friday 8.30 – 4.30pm The Huddle Closed 19th April, 22nd April and 25th April Whitelion Wyndham Open Monday to Friday 9.00 – 6.00pm Wyndham City Youth Services ALL SITES will be closed on: 19th April, 22nd April and 25th April Wyndham Youth Services (Hoppers Crossing Site) Open Monday to Friday 9am until 6pm Wyndham Youth Services (Point Cook Site) Open Monday to Friday 9am until 6pm Wyndham Youth Services (Manor Lakes Community and Learning Centre) Open Monday to Friday 9am until 6pm Wyndham Community Education Centre Closed 19th April, 22nd April and 25th April Open Monday to Friday 9.00 – 5.00 Youth Junction Inc Closed 19th April, 22nd April and 25th April Open Monday to Friday 9.00 – 5.00pm Youth off the Streets Closed 19th April, 22nd April and 25th April Page 28 Document title
YSAS
Closed 19th April, 22nd April and 25th April
Open Monday to Friday 9.00 – 5.00pm
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