Thrive - Youth Pathways Program

Thrive is designed to equip young people aged 16 to 25 with the necessary skills for entering the workforce or pursuing further studies, helping you feel confident and set for your next steps in work or study. The program will feature a series of skills-based short courses and workshops.

Short courses and workshops

Say It Loud: Youth Advocacy Training

Do you want to know how to lead change in your community and be heard by decision makers?

This workshop informs and inspires young people to make change they are passionate about. You’ll explore advocacy concepts through reflective and group activities, helping you understand decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and public advocacy. You’ll also gain practical tools, real examples, and tips for engaging your community and choosing advocacy approaches that suit you. This is a hands-on session, delivered by the Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic).

You will learn:
What advocacy is and isn’t
Network mapping
Decision-making
Pitching your ideas and developing a personal advocacy plan
Campaigning: barriers and challenges
Youth Advisory Councils and putting ideas into action

Course details:
📅 Date: Tuesday 7 April 2026
⏱️ Time: 9:45 am to 2 pm
📍 Location: EcoCentre, St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Open to young people aged 15–25.

Rewriting the Agenda: Youth-Led Meetings Training

Could you benefit from learning the skills to run great meetings?
This workshop gives you the tools to plan and lead effective meetings.

Participants will learn how to write agendas, create safe and accessible meeting spaces, and take part in interactive activities that mirror real-world board or council meetings. You’ll walk away with practical, professional skills to support future work, leadership, or personal projects.

This is a hands-on session, delivered by the Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic).

You will learn:
Meeting planning and agenda writing
How to conduct meetings
Creating inclusive meeting environments
Problem solving and conflict management
Online vs in-person vs hybrid meetings
Action, ownership, and follow-up

Course details:
📅 Date: Tuesday 14 April 2026
⏱️ Time: 9:45 am to 2 pm
📍 Location: EcoCentre, St Kilda Botanical Gardens
Open to young people aged 15–25.

Barista Coffee Course

Master the art of making great coffee in this hands-on barista training course.

You will learn:
How to operate commercial coffee machines
Steam milk to perfection
Create a range of espresso-based drinks with confidence

Course details:
📅 Date: Friday 17 April 2026
📍 Location: Sol Green Community Centre, South Melbourne

Please note: You must be aged 16 to 25 AND live, work or study in the City of Port Phillip to attend

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Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA)

This accredited RSA training gives you the skills and certification to serve alcohol responsibly and legally in Victoria.

You will learn:
How to Identify intoxication
Refuse service
Uphold legal obligations when working in licensed venues.

This certificate is essential for anyone looking to work in bars, restaurants, events, or hospitality settings.

Course details:
📅 Date: Thursday 28 May 2026
📍 Location: South Melbourne Community Centre

Please note: You must be aged 18 to 25 AND live, work or study in the City of Port Phillip to attend