Manningham YMCA Youth Services is funded by Manningham City Council to provide a generalist youth service to local young people aged 12-25 years. We provide services and programs in the following areas:

• Early Intervention Services & Prevention
• Information & Referral
• Disability Services
• Programming
• Participation & Leadership
• Community Development
• Planning

Learn more about Manningham YMCA Youth Services.

Manningham Youth Providers Network (MYPN) is convened by Manningham YMCA Youth Services and is an opportunity for local youth services to network and share information. join the network or read the minutes.

The Eastern region comprises of a broad range of services, agencies and organisations designed to assist both young people and their families. Just like Manningham YMCA Youth Services, many offer and facilitate programs, workshop and activities around youth issues as well as effects certain issues have on family, friends, education and life in general. Below you will find the current programs offered by Youth Services and our greater network.

Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Services for families affected by substance use - Department of Health

Below is a comprehensive list of services, resources and support for families affected by substance abuse in Victoria.

Download the AOD Service List

Girls with Attitude (GWA) 2010 - EACH & City of Whitehorse

Now in its ninth year, Girls with Attitude has assisted many young women.  The program is suited to females aged 13-17years who are experiencing difficulties dealing with their emotions, struggling with significant relationships and many other issues.  Girls with Attitude runs for four days over four weeks and covers topics such as effective communication, negotiation, assertiveness, self-esteem, conflict resolution, feelings and relationship building. A parenting forum is also an important element of the program.  It is all totally free.

Download GWA 2010 Calendar
Download GWA - How to Refer Form

The Body Project - Manningham YMCA Youth Services
The Body Project is back! Open throughout the term, the program is designed for young girls aged 12-17 who have negative attitudes around body image and are over weight. The program runs for 9 weeks at a time and participants can join anytime. Sessions are held in the Wellness Centre in Mitchell Street On Mondays at 4pm -5:30pm. For more details or call 9848 5400.

Download the Body Project brochure
Download the Body Project Application Form

 

Eastern Diversity Group (EDG) - Family Access Network
EDG, based in Box Hill, is a relatively new group for same sex attracted, trans or questioning young people aged 15-25 years. Meet people, make some friends, sort stuff out and have all your questions answered. The crew meets every Wednesday - for more infor call Fiona on 9890 2673 or email fan@fan.org.au

Download EDG Flyer

Cruzin' Study - City of Whitehorse & Youth Connexions (Box Hill)
A homework and study support for students in secondary school from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. The program aims as assisting all students who may be having difficulty with their school work and runs every Thursday afternoon during school terms from 4:30pm to 6:30pm.



Download Flyer

 

 

Youth Conference - EACH
This one day conference (14th October) will explore youth-specific topics relating to Mental Health, Sexual Health and Developing Healthy Relationships. Keynote Speaker: Professor Patrick McGorry.

Download Flyer for full list of speakers and more information.
Download Registration Form

 

The Artistry of Facilitation: Training Groups - Group Facilitation 

The Artistry of Facilitation is an engaging and dynamic two day course that will explore the theory & practical aspects of facilitating training groups. It will ensure workers have the knowledge, practical skills and confidence in preparing, delivering and reviewing training sessions.

Find out more. Download the flyer.

 

 

 

 

Surviving the Teen Years - Connections
This parenting program runs each term and aims to add to your bag of parenting tricks, ensure your adolescent keeps talking to you, assist you in confidently dealing with those tricky adolescent situations and much more. Donload the flyer for more information or contact Craig on 9724 2222

Download the Surviving the Teen Years Flyer

 

 

 

 

Festival of Refugees! - City of Whitehorse, Victorian Council of Churches & Act for Peace.

When: Sunday Spetember 5th
Where: Box Hill Town Hall, 1022 Whitehorse Rd, Box Hill
Time: 3:00pm - 5:30pm
Cost: $10 Admission

Download Festival of Refugees Flyer

 

Multicultural Services - Chinese Community Social Services Centre

CCSSC is thelargest government-funded, non-profit welfare service provider for the Chinese-Australian community. It is an ethno-specific organisation providing community support services to aged, children, young people and families within the Chinese community in the State of Victoria.

Visit the CCSSC website