Stuff to do
What's on in Term 4?!
Current programs
(12 to 25 years, unless stated otherwise)
IGNITE Productions (FReeZA)
Events for young people by young people.
Join our FReeZA Committee to be involved in organising and running youth-based events. Learn the basics of event management.
Monday (weekly): 4pm to 5.30pm, Melton Youth Centre, 193 Barries Road, Melton, 3337
Ages 12 - 25 years.
Registration essential.
To register visit: Ignite Productionz (FReeZA) webpage.
Download: Ignite Productionz Flyer(PDF, 4MB).
The Space
Melton's LGBTIQA+ social support group for young people. We share stories and support one another.
Mondays: 4pm to 5.30pm, Melton Youth Centre, 193 Barries Road, Melton
Ages 12 - 25 years.
For more information Ph: 9747 5373 or email: youngcommunities@melton.vic.gov.au.
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Youth in Partnership (Kirrip House)
Youth in Partnership is a program designed to support our first nations young people. Provide leadership opportunities while also offering a space to connect with others
Tuesdays: 4.30 to 6.30pm, Edmund Rice Services, Mt Atkinson Community Centre, 121-179 Griegs Road, Truganina 3029.
For more information visit: Mt Atkinson Community Centre website
Other programs and events
Young Women's Leadership Program
The Young Women’s 7 week Leadership Program aims to provide female identifying individuals with a safe space to learn about leadership and network with like minded individuals. The program will provide participants with the opportunity to feel empowered, confident, and comfortable in their school life, professional life, and day to day life.
Date: Every Wednesday from 14 February to 27 March 2024
Time: 4.30pm – 6pm
Age group: Female identifying young people between the ages of 15-25
Graduation: 17 April 2024
Location: Alternating weekly between:
Melton Youth Centre, 193 Barries Road, Melton, and
Taylors Hill Youth & Community Centre, 121 Calder Park Drive, Taylors Hill.
Participants must attend a minimum of 5 sessions in order to receive a certificate of completion at the graduation ceremony on 17 April 2024.
Applications for Expression of Interest are now open!
Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)
Melton YAC brings together young people aged 15-25, community representatives and Councillors to discuss local issues.
For more information about YAC or to access the YAC Terms of Reference and/or Applications Forms, visit our Get Involved webpage.
For more information, contact Young Communities on 9747 5373 or email: yac@melton.vic.gov.au.
Youth Holiday Activities: runs during school holidays
A mix of excursions and local based activities for young people age 12 to 25 years.
Activity information will be available in the lead up to the school holidays of each term, with all bookings to be made online at time specified.
For more information or to add your name to the mailing list, contact us on 9747 5373.
When: upcoming January 2024.
Locations
Caroline Springs Leisure Centre
9 The Parade, Caroline Springs, 3023
Cobblebank Stadium
Cnr Ferris Road and Bridge Road, Cobblebank 3338
Kurunjang Community Hub
Centenary Avenue, Kurunjang 3337
Melton Library & Learning Hub
31 McKenzie Street, Melton 3337
Melton Central Community Centre
239 Station Rd, Melton 3337
Melton Youth Centre
193 Barries Road, Melton 3337
Take an online tour
Taylors Hill Youth and Community Centre
121 Calder Park Drive, Taylors Hill 3037
Take an online tour
Contact us
For more information, to get involved, receive support or stay up to date with everything that is Young Communities across the City of Melton, contact us via email: youngcommunities@melton.vic.gov.au or call 9747 5373.
You can register for a program, find us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram.