Groups for young people
Step Out
What is Step Out?
Step Out includes a playgroup program called ‘Building Blocks' where parents with preschool children meet weekly for social support, information sharing and to develop their parenting skills.
Who can use Step Out?
Step Out is for young parents (under 25 years) living in the City of Brimbank (see a list of Brimbank suburbs) with pre-school aged children. Step Out is particularly for people who experience isolation or disadvantage.
What does Step Out offer?
- Weekly ‘ Building Blocks' playgroup sessions
- social support and information sharing
- links to family and individual counselling and support
- information about services and local community networks
- access to early childhood services and education.
How can I find out more about Step Out?
Contact:
Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service
354 Main Road West
St Albans Vic 3021
Ph: 8312 8800
Email: stalbans@goodshepvic.org.au
Youth Participation & Access (YPA)
What is Youth Participation & Access?
Youth Participation & Access runs a drop-in Youth Centre in St Albans. Activities are run for young people based on their needs and ideas. Young people can also drop in to use the internet, meet other local young people and get support and information.
Who can use Youth Participation & Access?
This program is for young people aged 12 - 25 years, with a focus on people who have recently arrived in Australia.
What does Youth Participation & Access offer?
- Drop-in centre & activities on Mondays and Wednesdays from 3:30pm - 6:00pm during school terms
- school holiday activities for refugee minors aged 12-18 years old
- leadership skills
- information and support to find the services and resources young people need.
How can I find out more about Youth Participation & Access?
Contact:
Good Shepherd Youth & Family Service
354 Main Road West
St Albans Vic 3021
Telephone: 03 9312 8800
Email: stalbans@goodshepvic.org.au