For young people (ages 8-25)

If you’re a young person aged 8 to 25 years living in the City of Whittlesea and looking to get involved in programs and events, you’ve landed at the right place.

We have loads of opportunities for young people to connect with friends, make new connections, develop skills, get support and have fun.

Explore this section to find out more about what you can get involved in.

Youth services

Learn all about our Youth Services team. See what they do for young people aged 8 to 25 in our community.

Youth events

We run a range of activities and events for young people including our exciting school holiday events. See what's on and learn how to get involved.

Amplify (previously FReeZA)

Amplify is the City of Whittlesea’s youth-led events program for young people aged 12–25. Previously known as FReeZA, Amplify continues to support young people to plan events, perform onstage, and build creative and leadership skills, all with support from Youth Services and funded by the Victorian Government.

LGBTIQA+ youth support

Information and support for our gay, lesbian, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, gender diverse, trans, brother-boy, sister-girl, non-binary, intersex, queer and questioning young people.

Youth Council

The Youth Council is a formal advisory group made up of young people. Members are aged between 12-22 years and living, working or studying within the municipality.

Youth programs

Get involved in a fun and diverse range of programs designed especially for young people.

Creative Writing Project - eBook Anthology

The City of Whittlesea and Yarra Plenty Regional Library are calling all 8 to 12-year-olds to take part in a creative writing project, where you’ll get the chance to be part of an eBook anthology filled with voices just like yours.

If you have an idea for a youth program or event for the local area, we’d love to hear about it. Hit us up:

Youth e-news

If you are a young person, a parent/carer, or work with young people in the City of Whittlesea, keep up to date with all the latest youth news, events, programs and hear from our Youth Council.

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