Welcome

The Geelong Youth Hub will be a welcoming, fun and inclusive space for young people 12 to 25 years of age, where the City and youth services will work together to ensure all young people are supported to connect, access fun activities, information and relevant services when they need them.


Expressions of Interest Now Open!

We have opened two expression of interest campaigns for the future Geelong Youth Hub, inviting young people to register their interest in being part of the Youth Hub Reference Group and/or be involved in the creation of a mural.

Find out more below.


Partnership and Sponsorship Opportunities

The hub is expected to open in early 2025 for a two-year pilot with key features of the space including:

  • an open plan area for after school ‘drop in’ activities
  • a group space for socialising, gaming or chilling out
  • a multipurpose room suitable for a range of creative uses
  • an office which can be used as a co-working or consult space
  • a large kitchen
  • an accessible bathroom
  • If you are interested in partnering with us or sponsoring this great initiative please contact:

    Steph Dunbar - Coordinator, Youth Development on 0417 482 941 or email steph.dunbar@geelongcity.vic.gov.au



    August 2024 Update

    The naming stage of this engagement has now closed. Thank you to all who provided suggestions. The Youth Development team has reviewed suggestions against the following principles:

    • simple
    • relevant
    • memorable
    • meaningful
    • respectful

    The shortlist has been provided to the Youth Council Advisory Committee for their consideration. Their preferred name for the space will be included in their final report to Council for 2024.


    Tender awarded for new Geelong Youth Hub

    Construction of the new youth hub will begin in Sepember 2024 following the awarding of a tender to Archibald Builders. Read the media release for more information and see renders and floor plan in the image gallery below.

    Artist's impressions of the Geelong Youth Hub


    Who's listening?

    Have questions or want to learn more about a project, contact us below:

    Name Steph Dunbar
    Phone 0417 482 941
    Email steph.dunbar@geelongcity.vic.gov.au

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    Project Partners

    The Geelong Youth Hub - Pilot is supported by the Victorian Government.



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