Middle years and youth services

Find programs, activities, services and events for young people aged 8 to 25 who live, work, study and play in the City of Port Phillip.

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As well as supporting young people in Port Phillip, Council also works with other organisations to promote the interests of young people and service providers.

Support services

Middle Years Support program is for young people aged 8 to 11 living, studying or playing in the City of Port Phillip.
Our Middle Years Lead Worker can assist you with things like:
- wellbeing and health
- connecting with your community
- advocacy around schooling
- advice, information and referrals around family matters.
They can also help you with any general information relating to the needs of the young person and their family.
Our Middle Years Lead Worker is available four days a week. To get in touch:
Email: mysupport@portphillip.vic.gov.au
Text: 0466 451 471
Phone: 03 9209 6777 via ASSIST
If you are a professional who works with young people and would like to refer someone to the program, please contact us or complete and email the Middle Years Support Referral Form (PDF 111 KB).
Youth Support is for young people aged 12 to 25 living, working or studying in the City of Port Phillip.
Our Youth Development and Support Worker can assist you with things like:
- education and training
- wellbeing and health
- navigating legal issues
- family stuff.
They can also provide general information, secondary consultation and early intervention about the type of supports and services available.
Our Youth Development and Support Worker is available 3 days a week. To get in touch, contact us or text 0466 773 319
If you are a professional who works with young people and would like to refer someone to the program, please contact us or complete and email the Youth Support Referral Form (PDF 249 KB).

Get involved

You'll find plenty of youth leadership programs and committees in Port Phillip covering a range of areas.
If you'd like more information or to join one of these, please contact us via email or social media.
Student Leadership Program
Gain leadership skills and opportunities in a program that provides students with a meaningful voice, and empowers them in program planning, decision-making and delivery. The Program supports students to make a positive difference in their Community with the opportunity to present their projects to Council at the end of the educational year.
Vision FReeZA Committee
Make decisions and lead in the staging of events for young people by young people. You'll be provided with opportunities to broaden your networks within the community by connecting with local businesses, schools and other organisations, and explore various education and employment pathways in the music industry.
Youth in Chamber
Be heard with the Youth in Chamber program. Young people between the ages of 16 and 25 can share their views on a wide range of issues relevant to their lives, and have a say on how we can be more diverse and inclusive in our community.
Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)
Join a forum of passionate young people who want to make a difference in their community, challenge themselves as leaders, build on their capacity and be influential in local government decision making on behalf of the young people in their area.
The City of Port Phillip Youth Services Network meetings are an opportunity for services, educators and community members, who have a stake in the welfare of young people, to share information and work more strategically across the sector.
There are no upcoming meeting.
Please subscribe to the Youth Network mailing list to be advised of future meetings, venue changes and to register your attendance.

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Housing Support
We know things can happen, and you may ended up needing housing assistance. The following services are specifically aimed towards young people.
South Port Youth Housing Program
259 Dorcas Street, South Melbourne
Email: admin@spchg.org.au
Phone: 03 9696 1128
Lighthouse Foundation
13 Adolph Street, Cremorne
Email: office@lighthousefoundation.org.au
Phone: 03 9093 7500.
Launch Housing Young Adults Program
60 Wilson Street, South Yarra
Phone: 1800 825 955
Melbourne City Mission - St Kilda
5 Duke Street, St Kilda
Email: admin@skys.org.au
Phone: 03 9534 3685
Women's Housing Ltd
1/21 Cremorne Street, Richmond
Email: info@womenshousing.com.au
Phone: 03 9412 6868
Prahran Housing Office
259 Malvern Road, South Yarra
Email: enquiriesprahran.housing@dhhs.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 9096 9996
South Melbourne Housing Office
Level 2, 120 Clarendon Street, South Melbourne
Email: enquiriessouthmelbourne.housing@dhhs.vic.gov.au
Phone: 03 9096 1800
Melbourne City Mission - Frontyard
19 King Street, Melbourne
Phone: 03 9977 0077
MOIRA
Level 3, 42 Lakeview Drive, Caribbean Park
Phone: 03 8552 2222
Department of Health and Human Services - Crisis accommodation
Phone: 1800 825 955 (24 hours, state-wide service)
The City of Port Phillip has robust policy for youth (12 to 25) and middle years (8 to 11) young people. Our vision for Port Phillip is an engaged, healthy, resilient and vibrant city. For young people in particular, our vision is for all young people to be happy, healthy and heard.
The Middle Years and Youth Services Unit undertook a fourth survey with young people on their resilience which has informed service planning for 2020. Over 2700 young people participated in the survey from 11 schools across Port Phillip. To promote and advocate for the themes identified in the survey, we have developed a Resilience Infographic (PDF 3.1 MB).
If you would like a copy of the Youth Commitments Action Plan and annual reports, the Middle Years Commitments Action Plan and annual reports, or the Happy, Healthy and Heard Background Reports, please contact us. The Commitments Action Plans and Background reports for 2014-19 and 2020-25 focuses on Middle Years and Youth in the City of Port Phillip. They inform the community of the planning and services we provide, and have provided, for young people.

Adventure Playgrounds

Located in St Kilda and South Melbourne, our adventure playgrounds are designed for children 5 to 12 years, with climbing structures, trampolines, cubbies, natural play spaces and more. We value free, unstructured activity where young people can use their imagination, run, climb, jump, create and play. More information can be found on the Adventure Playgrounds page.

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Family violence contacts

1800 Respect | Phone: 1800 737 732

Safe Steps | Phone: 1800 015 188

Middle years and youth services

Support services

Middle Years

Youth

Get involved

Leadership and committees

Student Leadership Program

Vision FReeZA Committee

Youth in Chamber

Youth Advisory Committee (YAC)

Youth Services Network

Get help

Resources

Ask Izzy

Know your rights

Housing Support

South Port Youth Housing Program

Lighthouse Foundation

Launch Housing Young Adults Program

Melbourne City Mission - St Kilda

Women's Housing Ltd

Prahran Housing Office

South Melbourne Housing Office

Melbourne City Mission - Frontyard

MOIRA

Department of Health and Human Services - Crisis accommodation

Policies, plans and surveys

Adventure Playgrounds

Contact us

For referrals and general enquiries

To find out about upcoming events

Family violence contacts

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