Elsie Lange
Macedon Ranges council has announced the re-launch of its Youth Engage Program (YEP!), and will open two new youth spaces in Woodend and Newham this month.
Encouraging people aged 12-17 to connect with each other, youth services and the community through weekly events, activities, programs mentoring and workplace training, YEP! is all about bringing young people together.
The two new fortnightly youth spaces will commence on alternating Wednesdays later this month.
The first will take place 4-6pm at the Woodend Neighbourhood House from Wednesday, April 20, and the second will begin at the Newham Town Hall from Wednesday, April 27, 4-6pm.
Council youth space facilitator Chris Fox said he’s “pleased” to partner with Woodend Neighbourhood House on the Woodend youth space, and urges young people in the area to head along.
“These are safe and supervised spaces where all young people aged 12 to 17 are welcome,” Mr Fox said.
“Entry is free with food and activities provided, plus we always have heaps of fun.”
Council’s director of community Maria Weiss said it was “great” to see the youth spaces open up.
“The need for youth spaces was the most common theme identified in the discussions between Council and young people used to inform our ten-year youth strategy, Elevate,” she said.
Details: mrsc.vic.gov.au/youth-spaces
