Youth Services
Youth Recreation Services in Port Phillip
Things To Do
There's no reason to be bored
Port Phillip is chock full of programs, groups and facilities for young people.
No matter where you live, from Elwood to Port Melbourne, there's always something to do.
Boredom BusterSt Kilda Youth Service
5 Duke Street, St Kilda
Port Phillip Library Service - FREE Internet Access!
For more information about the Port Phillip Library Service, including the Online Library Catalogue, see the Library Online page for details.
Mayhem: Activities for young disabled people
Mayhem Events are held at St Kilda Baptist Church, 9 Pakington St, St Kilda, beginning at 7.30pm and concluding at 10pm. Please bring a plate of supper or a bottle of drink to share. For more information please telephone: Kristen: (03) 9568 7472, Melinda: (03) 9510 1963 or Digby: 0408 141 067
Kombiz Youth Network
Sol Recreation Centre,
Cnr of Nelson Rd and Coventry Street,
South Melbourne
Kombiz Youth Network is committed to community and youth development in and for the City of Port Phillip, particularly South and Port Melbourne. Kombiz offers various programs for young people in a safe, supportive and fun environment. Programs include:
Girl Zone - Monday afternoon group for girls in years 5+ that offers a safe place and fun activities to develop self-esteem and social skills. Activities include jewelery making, rock climbing, dance and cooking. Port Neighborhood House, Port Melbourne 4 - 5:30 pm, cost $3.00
Savage - Monday afternoon group for boys in years 5+ that offers fun and challenging recreation for boys and blokes. Activities including music, sport, camping and cooking. Sol Green Recreation Centre, South Melbourne, 4- 5:30 pm, cost $3.00
Impact - Offering fun and energetic activities for young people in years 5-7. Table tennis, board games, music and more is offered every Wed 4 - 5:30 pm. during school terms. Sol Green Recreation Centre, South Melbourne, cost $3.00
Friday Night Drop In - Drop in Centre for young people in years 8 - 12 to come and chill out or be involved in various activities including pool competitions, DVDS, music, karoke, and cooking. Friday nights 7-9 pm at Sol Green Recreation Centre, South Melbourne, cost $3.00
ourspace - A space for high school students to make their own. Homework, music, guitar lessons, friends and support that caters to young people and provides a safe and inclusive environment. Thursday evenings 4-6 pm at Sol Green Recreation Centre, South Melbourne, cost free
'The Lounge' - A new program specifically for young people in years 7 & 8. It is a place to hang out, reconnect with local friends, share stories and experiences from their new schools and chill with music, food and enjoy games and other activities.
Friday evenings 5:30 - 7 pm at Sol Green Recreation Centre, cost $3
Thursday Night Club
Indoor recreational activity based drop-in service for young people aged 12 - 14 years who live in and around South Melbourne.
Enquiries can be made by telephoning: (03) 9699 8521
Girlstorey @ the YWCA
Girlstorey is a women's only centre, providing a safe, friendly space run by women for women.
The Centre aims to provide opportunities for young women to contribute to their peer and broader communities through programs such as the Art Space, Music Room, Something Close and the Drop-In Support Service.
Level 2, 489 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne. Telephone: (03) 9326 9622 or visit the website YWCA.
Skate Park
The Graham Street Skate Park has:
- Quarter pipes
- Flat bank
- Fun box & Fun box hip
- Grind box
- Grind rail
- and a High manual pad.
St Kilda Police & Citizen's Youth Club Inc.
St Kilda Police and Citizens Youth Club offers an excellent range of skills based recreational activities, training and classes at very affordable rates. PCYC is located at 179 Inkerman Street, St Kilda and also provides activities at various locations around Port Phillip via the Mobile Activity Centre.
Mobile Activity Centre currently attends Park Towers Housing Estate Park St South Melbourne Thursday evenings between 5.00pm & 7.00pm
For further details on the St Kilda Police & Citizen's Youth Club, telephone (03) 9534 7584.
The Joint Councils' Access For All Abilities (JCAAA)
JCAAA aims to develop a coordinated approach to the planning and provision of sport and recreation opportunities for people with disabilities across the four councils. Through developing partnerships with sport and recreation providers, council services, specialist disability service agencies and people with disabilities and their carers, to increase options and support for people with physical, intellectual, sensory and psychiatric disabilities. For more details see Joint Councils Access for All Abilities or telephone the coordinator on (03) 9209 6753 or the sports development officer on (03) 9209 6552.
Scouts Australia
Scouting is the largest youth organisation the world with over 25,500 youth members and 5,200 trained adult leaders in Victoria. Australian Scouts are members of the 25 million strong World Scouting Movement in 217 countries and territories. Scouts are for girls and boys aged between 6 to young adults of 26 years. Youth members can join at any age or level.For more information call the Scout Hotline on 1800 640 454 or (03) 9206 5518, or see the Scouts Australia website: www.scouts.com.au and the Scouts Australia - Victorian Branch website: www.vicscouts.asn.au. Two local groups are listed below.
1st Victorian Sea Scouts
The First Victorian Sea Scouts are located in Aquatic Drive, Albert Park. New members most welcome. Phone (03) 9696 2482 or visit the Sea Scouts website for more information.
3rd St Kilda Scouts
3rd St Kilda are located 26 Avoca Ave, Elwood. New members most welcome.
Other Recreation Links and More Information
Things to Do - There are heaps of things to do in Port Phillip including sport & recreation, arts, entertainment and more, check out the Things to do in Port Phillip page and Community Classes page for more details.
FreeZA - www.freeza.vic.gov.au
A Victorian State Government initiative to support all ages drug and alcohol-free entertainmernt. Supports The Push and 45 venue providers across the state to run eight gigs or dance parties each per year. This website promotes these fun but safe events and the youth committees that organise them.
VicNet Youth - http://archive.vicnet.net.au/family/youth/
An excellent list of links for young people on many topics, including entertainment, health issues, recreation, sporting clubs, community groups, youth websites and more.
Youth Gas - www.youthgas.com
Australia-wide youth related programs, events, conferences, calendar, topics and what's news.
Youth Portal - www.youth.gov.au
Commonwealth Youth programmes and services, check out the latest research and publications, find out what events are happening for young people across Australia.
Youth Week - www.youthweek.com
Official National Youth Week website. National Youth Week is a national, state, territory and local government initiative that gives young people an opportunity to express their ideas and views, act on issues that affect their lives and have a lot of fun. Youth Week gives the wider community the opportunity to listen to young people and acknowledge and celebrate the positive contributions made by their efforts and achievements.
More Information
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