The following websites and organisations provide specific information and services to young people on a range of topics.
Assistance and support
Department of Family & Community Services - Youth & Students Branch - www.facs.gov.au.
FACS has programs targeted specifically to young people and students. It specifically assists low to middle-income families through the provision of income support for young people seeking work or undertaking education or training. FACS has responsibility for the policies, programs and evaluation of Youth Allowance, Austudy Payment, Student Financial Supplement Scheme and Fares Allowance.
The Source - www.thesource.gov.au
The Source is an interactive youth website offering resources, contacts, programs and essential information. The Source provides online support and links around careers, studying, money, health, legal rights and much more. There are lots of links and array of sites all offering further opportunities for young people to participate, have a say and keep informed.
Reach Out - http://reachout.asn.au/home.asp
Reach Out! is a web-based service that inspires young people to help themselves through tough times. The site assists in sorting stuff out, finding help and providing online "chill-out" space.
The aim of the service is to improve young people's mental health and well being by providing support information and referrals in a format that appeals to young people.
Kids Help Line - www.kidshelp.com.au or call 1800 55 1800
Kids Help Line is a free and confidential, telephone counselling service for 5 to 18 year olds in Australia. The Kids Help Line web site consists of information regarding the calls the service receives, web counselling, email counselling, publications and much more.
Bursting The Bubble - www.burstingthebubble.com
Have you ever felt like this?
If there's something happening at home that makes you feel confused or worried, or that's being kept a secret, then you're not alone. And there are things you can do about it. This website can help!
See also the Crisis & Support Services and Housing Support for Young People pages for related information.
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Education, employment & training
See the Education & Training page for details about education & training providers and employment opportunities.
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General youth websites
These websites are targeted specifically at young people and each cover a range of topics.
The Office For Youth - www.youth.vic.gov.au (03) 9637 3164.
The Office for Youth runs a range of programs and plays a leadership role in coordinating research and policy development on youth issues. This website includes detail on a range of activities undertaken by the Office for Youth including Youth Policy and Research, Youth Round Tables, Victorian Youth Development Program, Regional Youth Committees, FReeZA and Youth Services Program
Youth Central - www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au
YouthCentral is the new online youth participation project that connects young people with government and their community. This is a site "for young people, by young people" that includes competitions, polls, events, information, links or features that are relevant to young people
InfoXchange Youth website - www.infoxchange.net.au/menu/youth.html
Excellent site to post and read about information, events, media releases, programs, training/workshops and what's happening in the Victorian youth sector and elsewhere (Infocast) & lists other websites and Youth resources. The main Infoxchange site infoxchange can help you find lots of community-related things in Victoria.
VicNet Youth - www.vicnet.net.au/family/youth/
Provides links for young people on many topics, including entertainment, health issues, recreation, sporting clubs, community groups, youth websites and more. The main Vicnet site www.vicnet.net.au can help you find lots of community-related things in Victoria.
Youth Gas - www.youthgas.com
Australia-wide youth related programs, events, conferences, calendar, topics and what's news.
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Health Issues
Many health issues affect young people in our community, including physical and mental health, sexual health, problematic substance use and disability. Counselling and crisis services are available. See the Health Issues page for contact information.
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Legal advice
There are lots of legal issues facing young people including: alcohol consumption, being accused/convicted of a crime, rights and responsibilities of young people at work, health issues, relationships, voting, getting your licence and more. See the Legal Services page for information, advice and organisation contact details.
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Recreation for young people
There is heaps to do in and around Port Phillip, see the Recreation for Young People page for details.
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Youth research
University of Melbourne Youth Research Centre - yarn.edfac.unimelb.edu.au/yrc/home.html
Identifies local, national and international research issues relevant to young people; conducts appropriate, relevant and useful research that addresses these issues.
International Youth & Public Space network - www.yspace.net
International youth & public space network. Support research and critical examination of issues around young people's utilisation of various types of space, identifying areas of commonality and difference across different states and localities.
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Youth policy
Youth Action & Policy Association (NSW) - www.yapa.org.au
The Youth Action and Policy Association (NSW) Inc is the peak body representing youth services and young people in New South Wales. YAPA's role is to advocate for social justice for young people and to resource and develop youth services. Advocates for the interests of young people and youth service to government, the media and the broader community; supports young people, youth services and youth workers by providing representation, training and information; lobbies and campaigns for structural reform so as to allow young people to gain a more equitable social status.
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More information
Use eServices to ask us a question, request information or give us feedback online. If you prefer phone ASSIST on (03) 9209 6777 or TTy (03) 9209 6713 and ask for Youth & Recreation Services.
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