Youth services

Get involved with a youth group. Hang out in a space to play games and chat to others. Look out for a fun holiday program. Have your say.
If you are aged 12 - 25 there are some awesome groups and programs to get involved with, meet others and get support if you need it.

A safe and vibrant community for our youth

Council supports the development of young people and encourages youth to get involved with service providers to create programs that meet their needs.

Our Youth Strategy provides the framework and vision to ensure they feel safe, supported and connected.

View our Youth Strategy 2018 - 2021(PDF, 3MB)

View our Youth Strategy 2018 – 2021 Action Plan(PDF, 332KB)

Programs and activities with Moorabool Youth Services

Whether you're into music, sport, events or just hanging out with friends, our Youth Services is for you. Get in touch via email youthservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au or call (03) 5366 7100.

 Check out the activities and programs:

Youth Action Group (YAG)
Studio 22
Teenage Holiday Program

Youth Action Group (YAG)

YAG was set up by to give youth a voice and participate in the decision-making processes of Council.

YAG has and will continue to consult with young people and the community to find out what young people see as important to them.  It is open to all young people who are aged between 12 - 24 years who live, work or study in Moorabool Shire.

Some of of the amazing achievements by the YAG group to date include:

  • Consulted with 160 local young people and developed the Youth Charter for Moorabool Shire
  • Granted funding to run Youth Fest 2014, events at National Youth Week 2015 - 2017, and Mental Health Youth Forum 2018
  • Completed courses in food handling, first aid and public speaking
  • Awarded ‘The Mayors Award’ at the 2015 Moorabool Shire Youth Awards
  • Provided advice to Council on the Youth Strategy 2018 - 2021

The Youth Action Group currently meets fortnightly on Mondays from 4 pm - 5.30 pm at Studio 22.

If you are interested in the Youth Action Group, get in touch with the team.

Email: youthservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au

Call: (03) 5366 7100

Studio 22

What is Studio 22?

Studio 22 is a space for young people aged 12 - 17 years (or in Grade 6 Term 4), supervised by qualified youth workers.

There is heaps to do! PS4, computers, art, shoot hoops. Get your homework done, chat to a youth worker or just hang out.

There's no need to book, a permission form(DOCX, 78KB) is required please complete and return it in person or via email at youthservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au.

Studio 22 is currently meeting online on Monday and Wednesdays from 3.30 pm-5.00 pm during school terms. To join the online group send us an email to the address above to get your link.

Location: Darley Civic & Community Hub behind the main Council building 182 Hallett’s Way Darley, enter via gate 3.

Teenage Holiday Program

Keep an eye on our Facebook page for programs and events: www.facebook.com/mooraboolyouthservices 

You can also find us on Instagram: mooraboolyouthservices and Snapchat: msyouthservices

Got questions? Contact youthservices@moorabool.vic.gov.au or call 5366 7100.

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