All about young peeps!

Our Youth Programs

Y Ballarat Youth

The Y Ballarat Youth Team are all about working with and for young people aged 12 to 25 in Ballarat and its surrounding communities. Our passionate youth workers believe in the power of inspired young people and understand the importance of providing fun, safe, accessible and inclusive programs, spaces and events. At all times we focus on social connection, life skills, learning and empowering young people to lead the charge on the things most important to them.

Check out our socials  Facebook, Instagram or email us youth@yballarat.org.au

Looking for other youth specific info? Check out the A-Z Ballarat Youth Quicklist below. Its a FAB list of local youth programs, supports, volunteering and social opportunities.

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Jump Start

Hands-on automotive program supporting young people to gain skills, experience and explore automotive as a potential career.
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ReCranked

Bike recycling workshop getting people mobile. Get fitted for a free recranked bike and helmet or donate an old bike.
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ReCranked in Schools

Term based hands on learning, bike repair program provided fee-for-service in schools.
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Diversity & Inclusion

Supporting and connecting local LGBTIQA+ young people through school based Pride Groups. This includes guest speakers, resources, information and project support.
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Youth Action & Advisory Group

Young people advise Y Ballarat on the needs of young people. The group guide Y Ballarat’s work and lead the charge on projects young people are passionate about.
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Things No One Told You

Life-skills programs aimed to support young people to deliver skills and independence – includes Beyond Boxing and Fishing.
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Pride in Schools

Annual Youth Conference for young people from Pride Groups across local schools and alternate education settings. For more information contact youth@yballarat.org.au

Art Exhibtion

Annual Art Exhibition for young people. Following a launch event, the exhibition runs for a month from Barkly Square.
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Bags of Joy

Christmas campaign creating Bags of Joy for veulnerable young people aged 12-21 to brighten their Christmas.
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