About BYS
Banyule City Council Youth Service - Value, Engage & Empower
The Banyule Youth service is part of the Banyule City Council. Banyule Youth Service values, engages and empowers young people between the ages of 12-25 years who are living, going to school, working or socialising in the Banyule community.
Banyule Youth Service offers information, activities, resources and support options for young people and their families, and also provides strategic and operational advice to the sector and other Council service units on issues that affect young people. For more details on any of the information listed please call 94579855.
LADS (Local Area Development & Support Youth Workers)
LADS are youth workers who support and foster young people's active involvement and connectedness to the community. LADS provide information, referral and advocacy for young people and their families, and build partnerships between local young people and youth agencies to encourage positive life choices. LADS support youth programs, events and services and aim to develop positive youth outcomes through accessing funding and resources.
LADS are available to assist with issues, or direct you to the information you need. LADS offer a non-discriminative, free and confidential service to assist young people.
Please contact one of our LADS workers directly via our contacts page or PH 9457 9855
LINK-U
LINK-U is a mobile after-hours outreach, information, program support and referral service for Banyule young people and their families. Dressed in standout orange jackets, Link-U workers go to where young people are and offer information, support or maybe just a chat. If connection to relevant services and facilities are needed, Link-U workers can also help.
Link-U's primary service hours are Friday and Saturday nights between 7pm and midnight, but you will also see Link-U workers at festivals, programs and events for young people.
For a confidential chat, call our freecall number 1800 254 658 (1800-2-LINK-U) seven days per week.
Banyule Youth Service Activities
Banyule Youth Service runs a number of fantastic activities for young people throughout the year including street art, FreeZa music events, young parent group, various social groups, youth summit (BYE), youth festival (YouthFest), skate & scooter competitions, youth programs and much more! For further details about what activities are happening right now please check our our programs page or the What's on page
WHAT'S ON?
If you would like to know what local, all ages, school holiday activities and U18 events, programs and activities are happening in Banyule & beyond right now, check out the Banyule Youth Page "What's On" section which is updated weekly.
NEED HELP?
Are you looking for local service information about providers that offer assistance for young people and their families? We have a number of local services listed on our website including counselling options, family support services, employment, education and training assistance, same sex attracted services, alcohol and drug support, housing help and much more. See the "Need Help" section for details.
JETS
Jets is an arts and cultural youth facility located in Bundoora which provides a range of programs and activities for young people. Facilities include a music recording studio, rehearsal rooms, a multimedia training room and dedicated community space. Jets' focus is to provide a safe place for young people, promote social connectedness, build personal and technical skills and to encourage self expression through music and the creative arts. Jets also supports FIAB (Frog In A Blender) a committee of local young people who organise drug and alcohol-free music events throughout the year.
For more information and how to get there check out the Jets page
Jets is based at 2/24 The Concord, Bundoora. For information call 9467 7152 or email: jets.music@banyule.vic.gov.au www.facebook.com/Jetsbundoora; Mob: 0411267427
For information about how to join the FIAB committee or upcoming events contact FIAB at the Macleod YMCA on 9459 9022.
Banyule Youth Charter & Youth Participation and Advocacy
Our Youth team promotes opportunities and activities that actively engage young people in all aspects of Council's decision-making process.
The Banyule Youth Charter is an agreement between Council and young people about sharing decision-making. Council uses a number of ways to do this including consultations, working alongside and with young people in working parties, supporting summits, forums, and youth participation networks.
The Charter sets out agreed principles for young people and Council that guarantee the voice of young people is heard and acted upon.
To get involved in the Youth Participation Network or for information contact 94579855
CONTACT US:
If you would like further information please contact us via
email: banyuleyouth@banyule.vic.gov.au
phone: 94579855
www.banyuleyouth.com
Fax: 9457 9937
Post: Youth Service
PO Box 51
Ivanhoe 3079
www.facebook.com/banyuleyouth
twitter@BanyuleYouth