Resources and Networks

The

Youth Affairs Council of Victoria is the peak body and leading advocate group on young people’s issues in Victoria. It provides youth affairs policy advice and commentary.

The

Centre for Multicultural Youth aims to enhance life opportunities for young people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. It also provides policy advice and commentary on issues affecting migrant and refugee young people.

The

Victorian Youth Mentoring Alliance supports the successful implementation of high quality mentoring practices in regional and urban communities. The Alliance supports youth mentoring through advocacy, the sharing of good practice, enhancing communication networks and promoting youth mentoring.

The Office for Youth and Helen Macpherson Smith Trust are partners in supporting mentoring programs across all regions in Victoria. The partnership employs Mentoring regional coordinators who help facilitate effective regional delivery of new and existing mentoring programs through workshops, one-on-one support and creating links between mentoring programs and the broader community.

Youth services in your region

There are a range of youth services available across Victoria to assist local young people. To find a service, first select a region from the list below. This will take you to