Darebin Youth Services

‼️The Hub, Northland is closed today, Wednesday the 24th of June due to unforeseen circumstances‼️

🫰 The Hub staff are still onsite if you are in need of assistance, referrals or food relief. Please text on 0474 550 224

🎶Our Decibels site remains open, from 1:30-5:30pm! Please text 0419 750 106 for any enquiries or bookings at Decibels

What nature movie do you want to watch at the hub these school holidays?
1) one about plants? 🌱
2) one about insects? 🐞
3) one about giant tortoises and birds? 🦅
VOTE and register for the event at link in bio!
Friday 3rd July 2:30-5:30pm!
Food and materials provided!
For people 12-25yrs, all welcome ✨

👀What's on this week at The Hub, Northland!?

🎉 Drop-in is on as usual on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 2:30-5:30pm, for young people aged 12-25. Come down to polish up your FIFA or Mario Kart skills, try a new craft or just enjoy our FREE snacks!

🎓Join us for our last week of Term 2 before our school holiday program starts!

🌈This Thursday our Q***r Collective is on for Young Q***r People and Allies aged 12-25! This is our final session for Term 2!

🫶 Our friends from PRACE, MOSS, AGA, Uniting, Your Community Health, Ngwala, and headspace are here this week to support young people around mental health, job searching and more!

😁 We can't wait to see you this week!

☃️ FREE Winter Holiday activities for 12-25 year olds! ☃️

Join us this June/July for:
🎶 Live music by local young bands
🌈 a pride picnic event
🐸 a nature movie of your choice
📸 a professional quality photo portrait
…and more!

🔗 Registrations required for some programs, check out the link in bio or What’s On For Youth on the Darebin website

Are you interested in making music and meeting likeminded young people?

Decibels Youth Music is a place for people aged 12 to 25 years to make and record music, learn skills and connect with people who love music and the arts.🎤 Jam with friends, record your first track, hit the vocal booth, learn DJ tricks, create art, and explore our awesome studios!

Decibels is a free service, and people are welcome to drop in!

Tuesday & Wednesday 1-5pm
Thursday 1:30-5:30pm
Friday 1-5:30pm

Bookings are encouraged to secure your spot! Call or text 0419 750 106 to book your first session!

Check out our job board update! Pop into The Hub or Decibels during opening hours with a resume for some guidance around applying and looking for jobs!

The Australian Services Union (ASU) has notified Darebin City Council and the other seven councils joined in multi-employer bargaining that they plan to take a 24-hour work stoppage (strike) on Wednesday 17 June.

Some council services may be affected by the ASU’s strike.

We will continue to negotiate in good faith with all unions representing our staff and we thank you for your patience. We will keep you informed as much as possible.

Decibels is closed today. The Hub will be open for drop in 2:30-5:30pm today.

👀What's on this week at The Hub, Northland!?

🎉 Drop-in is on as usual on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 2:30-5:30pm, for young people aged 12-25. Come down to polish up your FIFA or Mario Kart skills, try a new craft or just enjoy our FREE snacks

🍔🍟On Tuesday in Test Kitchen we're cooking up Portobello Mushroom Burgers and Fries! spots are limited and sign-ups are required, link in bio to sign up or DM us for more info! This is our final session for Term 2!

🎲This Thursday our Neurodivergent Social Group is on for young Neurodivergent people aged 12-25! Our group is currently FULL but keep an eye out for updates! This is our final session for Term 2!

🎨On Thursdays our Outreach Team will be hosting their regular Art Club at The Hub! This program is currently FULL but keep an eye out for updates!

🩷 Friday morning our Young Parents group is on, welcoming ALL parents aged 12-25, including those currently expecting. Children are always welcome to attend! Sign-ups are required, check out the link in our bio to sign up or DM us for more info. This is our final session for Term 2!

🫶 Our friends from PRACE, MOSS, AGA, Fitzroy Legal, Ngwala, Melbourne Polytechnic, and headspace are here this week to support young people around mental health, job searching and more!

😁 We can't wait to see you this week!

Aged 12-17 living in Victoria? Keen to share your experience with va**ng?

YACVic and VicHealth are recruiting young people to get involved in two UNCLOUD workshops about va**ng.

Who: Young people aged 12–17, living in Victoria and who have never v**ed or v**e occasionally.

What: Two workshops to support the development of an anti-va**ng campaign that will amplify young people's voices and empower young people to say no to va**ng and ni****ne.

When:
• Wednesday 8 July, 2pm – 4pm, online via Zoom
• Friday 10 July, 11 am – 2pm, at VicHealth, Level 2/355 Spencer St, West Melbourne
Payment:
• $100 for the first workshop (2 hours)
• $150 for the design workshop (3 hours)

How to apply: Complete the registration form online before 24 June 2026: https://youthaffairscouncilvic.snapforms.com.au/form/uncloud-shaping-anti-va**ng-workshops

Applications close 24 June 2026, or before if all spots are filled.

If you have any questions, please contact YACVic's Participation & Development Manager, Sam Champion (he/him) at [email protected]

Todays Leamington Layups is cancelled, apologies for the inconvenience!

We'll be back next week at the same time and running from Darebin Community Sports Stadium.