About Us...

The Bayside Glen Eira Kingston Youth Network (BGKYN) is open to community and government services, projects or organisations that work with or assist young people and/or their families in the Cities of Bayside, Glen Eira and Kingston.

Further information

Moving Up Family Information Night, 30th November @ 6pm

Is your young person starting Year 7 in 2023? Youth Services' face to face presentation will equip you with information and tips to better understand the transition from Grade 6 to Year 7. At this session you will:

Hear from the Youth Services Team about the common thoughts, feelings and behaviours during this time
Learn from a Year 7 Coordinator on their expectations of students
Listen to previous year 7 students about their experience

Places are limited. BOOK NOW!

When: Wednesday 30 November 2022 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Where: Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub161 Jasper Road, Bentleigh 3204

I’m a Youth Worker, ask me anything!

Do you need someone to talk to? Someone to listen? Give us a shout!

Whether it’s how to motivate yourself when you’re not feeling your best or how to speak up about a problem, we’re here to help. We’ve been through it ourselves and have years of experience supporting young people in a whole range of situations. So go ahead, ask us anything.

Please note this is not a crisis service. If you are in an emergency situation or need urgent assistance, contact emergency services on 000.

If you need to speak to someone immediately, you can contact Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or lifeline on 13 11 14.

BCC Fright Night:

Calling all Halloween lovers! 🎃

Join Bayside FReeZA team for a hair raising spooktacular for young and old hosted at Billilla Mansion on Saturday 29 October.

Explore the grounds of the historic house with your family and friends and enjoy Halloween themed activities including pumpkin bowling, spider toss and more. Spooky Theremin and harp horror duo, The Narcoleptor will also be sound-tracking the night.

For those daring enough to enter the house, haunted ghost tours will be running all night long, giving you the chance to explore the eerie halls of the iconic building. Rumour has it, the original owners of the 1870’s home still haunt the building to this day.

Looking to tame your ghastly stomach pains? Dig into petrifyingly delicious food and drinks from Travelling Pizza Pie, Country Women's Association and Goldies.

When: Saturday, 29 October, 5:00pm – 9:00pm

Where: Billilla Historic Mansion, 26 Halifax Street, Brighton

Who: All ages, family friendly event

Cost: $5 single entry, $10 family entry (2 adults & 3 children), payable at the door.

https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/fright-night-0

Bayside Youth Services Performer Call Out

Bayside City Council is offering young performers a platform to do their thing at our youth events and across our social media channels!

We run events, programs, and activities for young people in the local area and often partner with other community festivals and events that are happening across Bayside.

Beginner, intermediate, pro, dancer, singer, slam poet, rap group, magician, actress, lyrical or comical genius?

Whatever it is that you do and at whatever skill level, we want you to do your thing and if you would love the world to see (or at least the local community!) then register now!

Requirements

Aged 12-25 years old
Live, work, study or recreate in Bayside

https://www.bayside.vic.gov.au/do-your-thing

The Adaptor Project

The Adaptor Project is an alternative work experience program that gives you the skills, tools and mindset to take your next step in meeting your potential, finding your future career or feeling more confident on your next job interview.

Through the program duration we will be using design thinking and entrepreneurialism to tackle a real world problem from a live industry partner. In your team we will understand, come up with ideas and present them to the client on the day. This is a project based learning experience bringing real world challenges to you to solve.

You will leave with a project based certificate that highlights skill, tools and mindset cultivated to be ready for work and ready for life. These 21st century skills (Curiosity / Critical Thinking / Prototyping / Problem questioning / sense making) are identified as the most in-demand by future employers. Get ready for work and ready for life through our unique alternative work experience program. Who knows it may help you find a job and new friend in the process.

Spaces are limited so please complete the Expressions of Interest link here.

Free Short Course

Are you looking for a job over the summer?

Kingston Youth Services is running FREE Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Training on Saturday 12 November!

This accredited training allows you to work where alcohol is sold or served including: hospitality, tourism and events, packaged liquor outlets and wineries, breweries and distilleries. You'll learn the laws and regulations around alcohol, and how to serve alcohol correctly so you're complying with the law. If you live, work, or study within The City of Kingston, you can complete this course for free.

Spaces are limited so please complete the Expressions of Interest link here.

Family Life

CHAMPS Club is a peer support group for children who have a parent, carer or family member living with mental health challenges either in the home or in their family network. The group is facilitated by Family Life practitioners in partnership with Families where a Parent has a Mental Illness (FaPMI).

The program aims to give children opportunities to:

• meet others with similar experiences

• receive information and support

• learn about healthy coping strategies

• talk about mental health

• have fun with games and activities

Where: Highett Neighbourhood Community House, 2 Livingston Street, Highett VIC 3190

When: Tuesdays, beginning 11 October 2022 to 22 November 2022. Time: 4pm - 5.30pm.

Cost: FREE Suitable for: 8-12 year olds with a family member who experiences mental health challenges (such as a parent, carer, sibling etc.)

Eligibility: Families residing in Mornington Peninsula Shire, Frankston City, City of Kingston, Bayside City, Glen Eira, Stonnington and Port Phillip.

CHAMPS Club is a free program. Facilitators are accredited and trained by the FaPMI Program.

For further information please contact: Family Life on 03 8599 5433 or email mailto:earlyhelp@familylife.com.au

Young Change Agents

Are you looking to start a digital business or side hustle?

Aged 18-25 and based in Victoria?

Then check out Young Change Agents’ new Digital Boss program which helps you establish or grow a digital business by providing you with the tools, education, industry mentors, and support you need to start or grow a digital service-based business (valued at $5k)!

You'll learn how to develop a business model, find your first customers, build and test your digital service, and complete a series of modules on running a successful business.

Find out more and apply here: https://bit.ly/digitalboss-vic

Gambler's Help

Free Parent Webinar - Wednesday 26 October - 12:00 pm - 12:45 pm