Student Welbeing
Hang Out at the Nillumbik Youth Hub!
Drop in to Nillumbik Youth Hub on a Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday between 3:00pm and 6:00pm during school terms and connect with Nillumbik Youth.
During drop in times you can:
Catch up on study or just hang out with friends
Grab something to eat or a hot drink
Access information and referral to support services
Play free games including pool, foosball, and latest gaming consoles
Access free wi-fi, public computers, kitchen and chill-out space
Get job support and check out the local jobs board
Get involved in our range programs and meet other like-minded young people
The Nillumbik Youth Hub is open for any young people aged 12-25.
Drop in programs vary for school holidays.
Summer School Holiday Events
Nillumbik have a heap of events and workshops happening for high school students over the Upcoming sessions include:
Cheap Flix: The War of Rohirrim
Tuesday 14 January, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Hoyts Greensborough ($10)
Chai Making Workshop
Wednesday 15 January, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street Diamond Creek (free)
Youth Hub Drop In - Eco Day
Thursday 16 January, 11:00am - 3:00pmNillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street Diamond Creek (free)
Zine Making Workshop
Tuesday 21 January, 1:00 - 3:00pm
Eltham Library, Panther Place Eltham (free)
Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Course
Wednesday 22 January, 10:30am - 5:00pm
Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek ($10)
Youth Hub Drop In - Cookie Decorating
Thursday 23 January, 11:00am - 3:00pm
Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street Diamond Creek (free)
Nillumbeats Short Film Festival Screening and Media Workshop
Friday 24 January, 1:00 - 4:00pm
Panton Hill Living & Learning,19 Bishops Road Panton Hill (free)
Want to be a Voice for the Nillumbik Community?
Nillumbik Youth are excited to open recruitment for our Youth Council in the new year. The Youth Council is a formal advisory committee of Council and is made up of 15 young people aged 15-25 in Nillumbik. The group provides a voice for young people in Nillumbik and advocates on their behalf on major issues, projects and initiatives.
To be the first to hear when applications opens we encourage you to complete a short expression of interest form. For further information about the Nillumbik Youth Council email: youth@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Submit an expression of interest
Help Run Live Music and Art Events
Do you love live music and the arts? Always wanted to run events?
Nillumbeats are a group of young people aged 15-25 who hang out once a fortnight to chat all things music, arts and culture. They also plan creative events in the community for other young people!
Nillumbeats put on some massive events including music gigs, Battle of the Bands, Short Film Festivals and collaborations with community festivals like Diamond Creek Rotary Town Fair and Hurstbridge Wattle Festival. Nillumbeats members also get access to free workshops to support creative pathways like sound production and graphic design.
If you're interested in being a member of Nillumbeats FReeZa in 2025 submit an expression of interest form below.
For further information about the Nillumbeats FReeZa program please contact:Molly Jessop, Youth Development Officer via youth@nillumbik.vic.gov.au or text 0428 891 320
Rainbow Social Group
Rainbow Group is a monthly group for LGBTIQA+ identifying, high school aged young people (12-18yrs) and their friends to socialise, make new friends, and participate in fun activities together.
Previous activities we've done include badge making, movie nights, board games, jewelry making, a terrarium workshop, and painting.
Rainbow Group meets once a month on a Monday, at the Nillumbik Youth Hub in Diamond Creek.
Keen to come along? Rainbow Group requires registration to participate - fill out our Expression of Interest form below, and we will be in touch!
For more information contact: Frances Biggar, Youth Development Officer,
0428 779 318 or email youth@nillumbik.vic.gov.au
Against The Odds Gambling Consultation
Nillumbik Youth are currently looking for young people aged 16-25, and their parents/guardians, to share their general thoughts, views and experiences around gambling with us in a survey.
Against the Odds is a project funded by VicHealth aiming to reduce experiences of gambling harm in Nillumbik young people. By completing the survey, you’ll help us better understand the current gambling environment in our community and how we can better support our young people.
Well Being Christmas Hampers
The Well Being team assisted by students are assembling Christmas Hampers to support individuals in our community. We are seeking your support by way of donations of grocery items to supplement the products that we have collected.
Items such as;
- Toiletries
- Sweet / dry biscuits
- Small jams
- Tea / Coffee bags
- Anything that you think will give some joy to those in need.
All items can be left at the General Office and staff can leave donations in the staff room up until Monday 9 December.
Talking Teens
Northern Anglicare ParentZone Coordinator Roba Elkadi, who is also an MHP at We would appreciate if you could help us spread the word to parents/carers about our interactive Talking Teens group that we are running online over the coming weeks.
It's commencing on Thursday 14 November and runs weekly for 4 weeks from 6:00 - 7:30pm. This program is for families living in the northern regions of Melbourne, including Hume, Yarra, Whittlesea, Merri-bek, Nillumbik, Banyule and Darebin.
Nillumbik Youth Hub Drop In Program
The Nillumbik Youth Hub is a fun, safe and inclusive space for young people aged 12-25 to engage in programs, meet new people and access support and local services. Young people can drop in to the youth hub from Tuesday - Thursday, 3:00 - 6:00pm across the school term.
During drop in times you can:
Catch up on study or just hang out with friends
Play free games including foosball, pool, Nintendo Switch and PlayStation
Access free Wi-Fi, snacks and our chill out space
Chat to our youth workers to get support and access information on local youth services
When: Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday during school terms
Time: 3:00 - 6:00pm
Where: Nillumbik Youth Hub, 32-34 Elizabeth Street, Diamond Creek
Drop Ins are free and bookings are not required!
For further information on the Nillumbik Youth Hub visit:
https://www.nillumbikyouth.vic.gov.au/About-us/Nillumbik-Youth-Hub
Food Hampers and Breakfast Program Available
We have a limited number of food hampers available, which can be picked up by families who may need them at the school on a regular basis.
The School Breakfast Club Program seeks to address the impact disadvantage can have on education outcomes by offering free and healthy food for students and families. Please contact Anna or Lynn on 9430 5111 or at anna.jenkins@education.vic.gov.au to request these food hampers.
The Breakfast Program also offers breakfast to any students every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings from 8:10 – 8:40am in Room 413. Fruit and healthy snacks can also be provided to students in Wellbeing, Additional Needs and Sub-schools at recess and lunchtimes, as required.
ANNA JENKINS, Mental Health Practitioner