The City of Greater Geelong has opened two expression of interest campaigns for the future Geelong Youth Hub, inviting young people to register their interest in being part of the Youth Hub Reference Group and/or be involved in the creation of a mural.
The Youth Hub Reference Group will be responsible for providing advice to support the effective planning and operations of the Geelong Youth Hub Pilot, ensure that programming is responsive to the needs of young people and endeavour to reduce barriers to accessing services and support.
The City is also seeking to engage young people interested in being involved in the creation of a mural which will be a feature piece at the hub.
Young people with other creative skills and interests such as drawing, digital art, sculpture, creative writing, music, photography, film and video are also encouraged to register their details for other projects at the hub.
The hub is part of a two-year pilot program supported by $400,000 in funding from the Victorian Government and is located on the corner of Gheringhap Street and Transit Place in Geelong CBD.
The hub, which is set to open in 2025, will feature an open plan area for socialising and group activities, a multi-purpose room suitable for a range of creative uses such as music and art, a kitchen capable of hosting cooking classes, and an accessible bathroom.
The Youth Hub Reference Group will help ensure the Geelong Youth Hub Pilot aligns with the diverse needs, views, and interests of young people in the Greater Geelong community.
Both expression of interest campaigns can be accessed at online on our Have Your Say platform and close on Sunday 15 September.
Member for Geelong, Christine Couzens MP
The Victorian government wants young people in Geelong to feel that the Youth Hub is their space.I would encourage young people to express their interest in being a part of the Youth Hub reference Group, and in creating a mural that reflects their artistic contribution to our city.
Greater Geelong Mayor Trent Sullivan
I know how much talent there is in our region and I encourage everybody with an interest in this facility to visit the City's Have Your Say page to get involved," Mayor Sullivan said."I am particularly excited about the mural and other artistic projects planned for the Busport building.
