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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. 30 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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Burras get big win

Diggers Rest Bulla got a vital win to keep it in touch with the top sides in the Gisborne and District Cricket Association Johnstone...