Youth Services

Y Victoria's Student Leadership Day is an incursion developed by educators for educators, with high energy activities that focus on building the personal and social capabilities of students in Years 5-6 and 7-9.

YMCA Youth Services offers various workshops to support youth leadership and development in areas such as advocacy, public speaking and mental health.

Y Victoria Youth Parliament gives young people a chance to be heard at the highest levels of the Victorian Government. Through this program, young people are empowered to research and debate issues relevant to their lives, share their views and influence change.

YMCA Youth Press Gallery is an opportunity for young people interested in political journalism, photography, or filming, to gain valuable industry experience. The Press Gallery reports on stories from our Youth Parliament program. Media for young people, by young people.

YMCA Bridge Project provides young offenders with a second chance - through education, training and employment. By providing the right support, we are reducing rates of reoffending and helping young people become positive members of society.

YMCA ReBuild is a social enterprise that supports young people (previously involved in the criminal justice system) re-integrate into the community through employment. We train young people with vocational skills such as painting, landscaping, and carpentry, then hire out our services to businesses.

At the Bass Coast YES Youth Hub, we help keep young people in the community connected, empowered and living well. The hub is a place for young people to meet new friends, share ideas and have fun while building their aspirations, confidence and resilience through various activities and programs.

YMCA Peninsula Youth Services ('Jimmy's') is a youth centre on the Mornington Peninsula that supports young people with their mental, physical and emotional health to live happy and fulfilling lives. We provide mentoring, support programs, retreats, as well as online activities.