Ballarat Youth Services

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City of Ballarat is committed to creating and maintaining an organisational culture of child safety. Council has a zero tolerance for child abuse and recognises that protecting children and the prevention and response to child abuse is a community responsibility.

Meet Gabriela, one of the 2026 ABC Takeover Ballarat winners! Gabby is a young person in the Ballarat community who prou...
16/06/2026

Meet Gabriela, one of the 2026 ABC Takeover Ballarat winners! Gabby is a young person in the Ballarat community who proudly represents her mob.

Gabby shares that she “wasn’t like other kids” who grew up around their mob, she did not have answers to the questions people asked her.

But in year 7, Gabriela began connecting with her culture through programs Little Lubblys and Nallei Jering where she found where she fit, surrounded by other young people like herself.

“Every day I feel more connected and more proud” – Gabriela

Do you know a young person who works to create a more inclusive environment for all? Nominate them for a Youth Award https://www.ballarat.vic.gov.au/youthawards

Nominations close 21st June

15/06/2026

Meet one of our 2026 Youth Awards Ambassadors, Evie Charleson!

Evie is a 19 year old singer/songwriter and film maker, who last year won the Young Creative Award for her use of music to raise awareness about issues such as gender-based violence and animal rights.

The Youth Awards are an important way to recognise the work and achievements of young people!

Head to the link in our bio to see more about the categories and make a nomination now.

Nominations are open now until 11:59pm on Sunday the 21st of June

15/06/2026

Meet one of our 2026 Youth Awards Ambassadors, Evie Charleson!
Evie is a 19 year old singer/songwriter and film maker, who last year won the Young Creative Award for her use of music to raise awareness about issues such as gender-based violence and animal rights.
The Youth Awards are an important way to recognise the work and achievements of young people!

Head to https://cityofballaratawards.awardsplatform.com/ to see more about the categories and make a nomination now
Nominations are open now until 11:59pm on Sunday the 21st of June

Meet Mason, one of the 2026 ABC Takeover Ballarat winners! Mason is community minded, but he hasn’t always been, he put ...
14/06/2026

Meet Mason, one of the 2026 ABC Takeover Ballarat winners! Mason is community minded, but he hasn’t always been, he put in the work to get here.

After the loss of his father, Mason struggled to comprehend the emotions he was experiencing, which led to him lashing out. Mason has come a long way since then.

With support from his stepfather, Mason found ways to positively engage with community and enjoy it including cadets and volunteering. Mason now regularly spends his time volunteering with Pinarc Disability Support. Mason shares: “My first thought when I wake up is ‘How can I add value and help make someone’s day?’”

Do you know a Young Person who has shown personal growth? Nominate them for a Youth Award https://cityofballaratawards.awardsplatform.com/

Nominations close 21st June.

YOUTH ONLY ice-skating session! Youth Services are hosting a subsidised ice-skating session for young people 12-25 this ...
13/06/2026

YOUTH ONLY ice-skating session!

Youth Services are hosting a subsidised ice-skating session for young people 12-25 this Winter Fest. We get the whole rink to ourselves, and a max number of people on the ice.

Thursday 2nd of July, 10am - 11am!

Snacks & materials provided

Register: https://events.humanitix.com/youth-only-ice-skating-session26

Meet Kai, one of the 2026 ABC Takeover Ballarat winners! Kai is a positive leader and a masterful drum teacher. Kai was ...
12/06/2026

Meet Kai, one of the 2026 ABC Takeover Ballarat winners! Kai is a positive leader and a masterful drum teacher.

Kai was told “girls can’t play drums, that’s a boy thing” by the boys in her class, this annoyed her so much that she demanded her parents enrol her into drumming lessons. At eight years old, she would drop the sticks during practices and pick them right back up again. Kai has continuously learnt about drumming over the years through lessons, being part of bands (yes that’s right, BANDS plural) and through completing her certificate two in drumming. At 15, Kai opened up her very own drumming school and was overwhelmed by the amount of people who wanted to learn from her. All but one of Kai’s current students are girls, very much proving that drums are a girl thing.

Learn more about Kai and her story at Kai says she's been overwhelmed by the interest in her drumming school. - ABC Takeover

Do you know a young positive leader? Nominate them for a Youth Award https://cityofballaratawards.awardsplatform.com/
Nominations close 21st June.

Check out more of Kai's story

11/06/2026

First Life Skills session in the Grains & Gains program was held tonight! We made a Mac & Cheese recipe that took less than 25 minutes to make, for $5 a serve, with greens hidden inside đŸ€Ł

Come along next week to session two for another great recipe and workout.

Registration link in bio! 🔗

Meet Sophie, one of the 2026 ABC Takeover Ballarat Winners! Sophie is a dedicated rower for Ballarat High who knows what...
11/06/2026

Meet Sophie, one of the 2026 ABC Takeover Ballarat Winners! Sophie is a dedicated rower for Ballarat High who knows what she wants and what she must do to get herself and her team to that win.

Sophie is a motivated young rower who shares in her love of the sport for the 2026 takeover, that it has been 34 years since the girls in her age group rowing for Ballarat High have won Head of the lake, but Sophie wants to win and have her teams photo up beside the 1991 winners.

“Rowing is about moving forward, no matter what you’re up against.” – Sophie

Do you know a Young Person who has shown leadership in sports and/or recreation? Nominate them for a Youth Award https://cityofballaratawards.awardsplatform.com/

Nominations close 21st June.

Come hang out with Youth Services at our next Library Drop-in Session next Friday 19th June! We will have origami, craft...
10/06/2026

Come hang out with Youth Services at our next Library Drop-in Session next Friday 19th June!

We will have origami, craft, board games (really good ones I promise), toasties and snacks! Meet new people or bring a friend.

If you want, feel free to bring along your homework/resume/scholarship application and we can work through those as well.

3.30-5.30pm at the Ballarat Library. Book in so we know to expect you (and have enough food!)

🔗 in bio!

10/06/2026

Wishing for more Youth Awards nominations ✹
Link in bio!

Address

25 Armstrong Street South
Ballarat Central, VIC
3350

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm

Telephone

53205140

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