Local youth spaces

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Local youth spaces

Formerly known as 'Youth Hubs', Y Spaces are safe and inclusive spaces for young people to engage in a range of activities that improve wellbeing for the community.
Check out our Y Spaces near you!

Y Spaces in Victoria

YMCA Bendigo Youth Services

The five ways to wellbeing is at the foundation of the work the YMCA in Bendigo to support young people. Developed by the New Economics Foundation in the U.K, it is an evidence-based approach to maintaining good physical and mental health.

Be Active: Keeping it fun is the key and may include taking a walk or bike ride, playing sport or working out, dancing or gardening.
Connect: Maintaining meaningful connections to others allows young people to avoid isolation, to listen and be heard, and feel part of a community.
Give: Finding ways to help others by giving our time, words and presence.
Take Notice: Taking the time to notice the simple things that bring joy. Living in the present through mindfulness activities is a great place to start.
Keep Learning: Embracing new opportunities, maintaining interests and hobbies, finding purpose and meaning in our pursuits.

Location: Bendigo Youth Services' office is located at 171 Lyttleton Terrace, just down the road from Bendigo Town Hall.

Keep up to date with us on:

Facebook: @ymcabendigoyouth

Instagram: @ymcabendigoyouth

YMCA Peninsula Youth Services

YMCA Peninsula Youth Services have been operating in the region for the past 11 years serving the community to help young people develop ownership and control of their individual mental, physical and emotional health in order to live happy and fulfilling lives. Our activities and initiatives aim to engage young people for the duration of their secondary school years, and in many cases beyond.

Location: 827-829 Point Nepean Rd, Rosebud VIC 3939, Australia is funded by Jimmy’s Foundation.

Keep up to date with us on:

Facebook: @ymcapeninsulayouthservices

Instagram: @ymcapeninsulayouthservices

Y spaces in NSW

Y Space Central Coast

Y Space Central Coast is a safe and inclusive place for you to be yourself, build positive connections and gain a sense of belonging.

We work with you to deliver youth programs that meets the needs of your local community. A Y Space provides opportunities for leadership, building skills and personal development.

Y Space Central Coast currently offers:

Streetgym programs at the Lake Haven Recreation Centre and San Remo Neighbourhood Centre;
Call a Youth Worker: information, advocacy and referrals;
online Central Coast Youth directory and information: Y Space online;
youth leadership, mentoring and volunteering opportunities;
employment skills and training;
Teenage Mental Health First Aid Programming.

For more information contact:

Email: centralcoast.youth@ymcansw.org.au

Phone: 0409 658 302

Facebook: @yspacecentralcoast

Instagram: @yspace_centralcoast

Website: https://yspaceonline.ymcansw.org.au/

Y Space Cooma

Y Space Cooma is a safe and inclusive place for you to be yourself, build positive connections and gain a sense of belonging.

We work with you to deliver youth programs that meets the needs of your local community. A Y Space provides opportunities for leadership, building skills and personal development.

Y Space Cooma currently offers:

Call a Youth Worker: advocacy, support, and referrals;
school holiday programs;
after school activities;
Y Space youth café;
creative and skill building workshops;
‘Connect’: LGBTIQ+ peer social support group;
Breakfast Club (recommencing Term 1 2022);
school delivered programs & activities.

For more information contact:

Email: Admin.coomahub@ymcansw.org.au

Phone: (02) 6452 5534 or 0403 498 322

Facebook: @yspacecooma

Instagram: @yspace_cooma

Y Space Mt Annan

Y Space Mt Annan is a safe and inclusive place for you to be yourself, build positive connections and gain a sense of belonging.

We work with you to deliver youth programs that meets the needs of your local community. A Y Space provides opportunities for leadership, building skills and personal development.

Y Space Mt Annan currently offers:

Streetgym;
Uplift wellbeing program.

For more information contact:

Email: youth@ymcansw.org.au

Phone: 4648 4830

Facebook: @mtannan

Instagram: @mtannanleisurecentre

Y Space Parramatta

Y Space Parramatta is a safe and inclusive place for you to be yourself, build positive connections and gain a sense of belonging.

We work with you to deliver youth programs that meets the needs of your local community. A Y Space provides opportunities for leadership, building skills and personal development.

Y Space Parramatta currently offers:

Call a Youth Worker;
creative and skill-building workshops;
wellbeing sessions;
employment skills workshops.

For more information contact:

Email: westernsydney.youth@ymcansw.org.au

Phone: 0437 844 978

Facebook: @yspace Western Sydney

Instagram: @yspace_westernsydney

Y Space Penrith

Y Space Penrith is a safe and inclusive place for you to be yourself, build positive connections and gain a sense of belonging.

We work with you to deliver youth programs that meets the needs of your local community. A Y Space provides opportunities for leadership, building skills and personal development.