BYS offer a range of programs to young people aged 10-25. These programs support young people to have their voices heard and to create positive change, learn how to drive with a mentor, socialise and make new friends, have something to do during school holidays and have someone to talk to in challenging times.
In line with the Victorian Government regulations, young people aged 18 years and over must be double vaccinated and show proof of your COVID-19 vaccination or a signed medical exemption to participate in Brimbank Youth Services face to face programs, events and activities. Please note under 18’s are no longer required to prove vaccination status as per the order.
For further information regarding the Victorian Government regulations see the Guidance for the Pandemic (Open Premises) Order 2022 (No. 3)
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The Empowering Moves program offers a way for young people facing challenges to develop coping skills. BYS will utilise local providers to facilitate recreational sessions while the Youth Wellbeing and Belonging staff deliver personal development discussions.
The Dynamic Young Citizens program provides an opportunity for interactive communication platform between Brimbank City Council and local primary school aged children.
The Tuning In To Teens program teaches parents how to help their teen develop emotional intelligence over 7 weeks.
The What’s On In The West program is a guide for young people listing heaps of programs and activities run throughout Brimbank and the West during the school holidays.
“HAVE YOUR SAY” is an opportunity for young people to speak up and have a say about the things that impact you!
The Universal Access Disco program is a free day time party welcoming all ability young people to come along for some themed fun.
The Young Researchers program offers Brimbank schools and students the opportunity to train in qualitative research skills and undertake their own research project.
The Brimbank Youth Council program gives young people the opportunity to work with other young people to create positive changes in the Brimbank community.
The BYC Promotions team are a group of young creatives who form the editorial committee and produce “The Bold Source” a youth magazine for young people. New participants always welcomed.
Youth Insearch is an early intervention program of support, mentoring, education, and empowerment, for young people aged 14-20, delivered through weekend workshops, support groups, peer support & leadership, and individual care.
The Crystal Queer program is a fun and informative social support group for LGBTIQA+ young people who live, work or study in Brimbank.
The School Holiday Showbags programs offers low-cost showbags to young people aged 10 to 17 who live, work, study and/or socialise in the city of Brimbank.
Due to the recent outbreak of coronavirus, face-to-face counselling and support services have been suspended. We are still taking referral’s for phone/video sessions only until further notice.
The L2P Learner Driver program helps anyone facing significant barriers to achieving the mandatory 120 hours driving experience to get a Victorian license, such as difficulty finding a vehicle or a supervising driver.
