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Kingston Youth Services has moved locations and are now located in our new home - Platform 81.

With current Stage 4 Restrictions in place we are only offering Counselling and Youth Work Support services by appointment only with all our community groups being run online.

If you require support or would like to discuss participating in one of our programs, you can contact us on 1300 369 436.

With the Government’s announcement of Stage 4 restrictions in Metropolitan Melbourne, and restrictions to businesses, many in our community will be impacted.

You can phone our community support hotline during business hours on 1300 653 356 for information or support including emergency food aid, home support services, financial counselling/assistance, family violence support or mental health services.

Stage 3 Stay at Home restrictions will be in place across metropolitan Melbourne, which includes all of Kingston, from 11:59pm on Wednesday 8 July.

Kingston Youth Services remains closed for drop in however we are still offering our Counselling and 1:1 Support services for young people who have a link to the City of Kingston (live, work or study).

Stay Safe Everyone!

Join Kingston Youth Services and the Young Workers Centre in a FREE online session to learn about your rights at work and what to do if you are experiencing bullying and harassment in the workplace.
Every young person should know their rights as workers.

One of the greatest privileges of having a position of leadership is celebrating the important role young women play in our communities. Kingston Youth Services recognises the value of investing in young women and will continue to create opportunities for them to develop.
This is a valuable opportunity and a unique experience to be mentored by women who are experts in their fields and who have vast experiences to draw and learn from.

Well it’s as simple as Ben has just said to enter our Fuse Productions Short Film Festival. Grab a few friends, come up with some ideas and get filming. Great prizes up for grabs!!
Entries close Saturday 27 June. First prize is $500 (don't miss out!)

If you know a young person or a young community group who have made a contribution in the City of Kingston, here's an opportunity to give them a well deserved shout-out!
The City of Kingston Youth Awards shine a spotlight on the achievements of young people in the community, showcasing their talents and contributions.
Nominations open 10am Monday 1 June 2020!

The Fuse Productions Short Film Festival is the most exciting thing to happen since 2019, aka the last time the world was normal.
If you or someone you know is between the ages of 12-25 and lives, works or goes to school is Kingston and would love to make a short film about just about anything they like, this is the event for them.

Takeover Melbourne is a new initiative that creates a powerful platform for young Melbournians to be heard.
We're calling on high school students (and those outside formal education aged 12-18) to share a story about their life and submit it to the Takeover Melbourne Competition. Entries are open now.
Competition winners will work with ABC producers to have their story featured on ABC TV, radio or online. Entries close 27 June 2020.

Kingston Youth Services is committed to supporting young people, this has not changed during COVID-19. Mindfulness Mondays has been created as a resource for young people to access to practice mindfulness by following a short guided meditation sent at the start of every week.

Kingston has temporarily closed our public libraries, Waves Leisure Centre and Kingston Arts programs to try to help slow the spread of COVID-19 within the community and to comply with Government requirements.

Youth Services will continue providing 1:1 counselling and support. All group programs and events will be suspended.

Kingston Youth Services welcomes Matt Runnalls from Mindfull Aus to the next Parent Information Night on Tuesday 24 March at 7.00pm.