Tag: youth
Young and living rough
Young people have shared their stories of hardship and hope as part of Homelessness Week.
Jesuit Social Services screened two short films featuring interviews with...
Youth job help program
A new program that aims to help young locals get their careers moving is about to start in Melton.
Run by Youth Now, the program...
New youth centre opens
Melton’s South Sudanese community will continue to receive strong support, following the opening of a new office for the Centre for Multicultural Youth last...
Heath to help for mental health
Melton will host former AFL star Heath Black and comedian Em Rusciano at this week’s youth mental health forum.
The ‘Minds Matter’ forum will be...
Motivation matters
A new event aimed at inspiring local young people to follow their dreams is coming to Toolern Vale.
The brainchild of local hip-hop artist Troy...
MY WYNDHAM: Natalie McCrae
My Wyndham: Natalie McCrae can be found either playing or coaching basketball on most nights of the week. The Hoppers Crossing teenager said her...
Let’s talk youth mental health
A footy star and entertainers are teaming up to inspire people to talk about youth mental health at an interactive forum in Melton next...
Freeza heats up entertainment
Waves of party goers are expected to be chilling out at Bacchus Marsh outdoor pool next week.
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Temperatures are predicted to remain in the mid-20s...
Jobs tactic to fight crime
Victoria Police is throwing its support behind young people in the west as part of its campaign to steer them away from crime and...
Help for Melton kids in crisis
Melton’s homeless young people have been given hope with the state government committing $5.4 million over the next four years to fund a crisis...
Youth award caps an inspiring journey for Poppe-Simone Sakr
When Poppe-Simone Sakr joined Special Olympics Victoria 18 months ago, she didn’t realise how much she could achieve in such a short amount of...
Funds to assist Melton youth to reconnect
Djerriwarrh Community and Education Services has been given almost $1 million for a program designed to engage vulnerable youth with training opportunities.
The funding is...
Training program leaves no youth behind
Young people living in Broadmeadows who have been “left behind” will get more help accessing vocational training and employment as part of a new...
Funds for youth homelessness services
The state government has pledged funds for a mobile youth outreach service, and promised ongoing support for a crisis accommodation centre at Melton, as...
Melton lacks adequate youth refuges
Melton’s young people fleeing domestic violence face the obstacle that the closest emergency accommodation is about 30 kilometres away.
A Hope Street Youth and Family...
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Herbertson’s big night
Gun reinsman James Herbertson entrenched himself on the big stage with a winning treble of Breeders Crown Finals on Saturday night at Melton.
Herbertson completed...
