The YES Youth Hub is a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for young people aged 12 to 25 in Bass Coast.
We offer a range of programs, activities and events to uplift, empower and inspire young people. Our aim is to provide a place for young people in Bass Coast to connect with peers and community supports, share ideas, and develop their aspirations, confidence and resilience.
Our programs
There’s always something fun happening at the YES Youth Hub. Every activity and event we host and support aims to represent the voice and interests of young people in our community.
Examples of our programs include:
- Youth Arts Fest – IGNITE! is a youth-driven arts exhibition for young creatives of Bass Coast. Visit Youth Arts Fest for details on the next show.
- Youth Advisory Council – a dedicated group of passionate young people aged 12 to 25 who drive the direction of the YES Youth Hub and create change in the community.
- Holiday program activities – free movie days, skate park and community days, art-based activities, and more.
- YES Youth Hub Drop In – a safe, welcoming and inclusive space for young people to be themselves, spend time with friends and engage with staff.
- Careers events – young people are encouraged to broaden their horizons and aim high as they explore different career pathways and choices.
- Bass Coast Youth Pride Prom – we worked with a group of passionate and engaged young people to host a prom night for the LGBTQIA+ youth community and their allies.
- Monday Meals – providing free and delicious hot meals every Monday.
Our spaces
The YES Youth Hub has a range of rooms and facilities to support young people. This includes:
- Indoor arts space / meeting space
- Free Youth Pantry
- Free Youth Laundry
- Gaming lounge
- Kitchen
- Music rehearsal space
- Outdoor space
- Accessible shower and toilets
Our indoor meeting space is available for hire and includes use of the kitchen. Our music rehearsal space is also available for hire. If you’re interested in hiring these facilities, please submit the form below.
Our sponsors
The YES Youth Hub receives its funding from a number of sources which include one-off grants and ongoing support from the following major sponsors: Bass Coast YMCA, Bass Coast Shire Council and the Victorian Government via Engage! & FReeZA
