Kingston Youth Services 

Free counselling support for 12 to 25-year-olds

Everyone needs a little extra support sometimes. We're offering Counselling and Youth Work Support for 12 to 25-year-olds who live, work and/or study in Kingston. There is no need for a mental health care plan and sessions are provided free at our new Platform 81 HQ in Mordialloc. 

• Refer someone you know or work with by completing the referral form
• To arrange your own counselling/support contact our Youth Work Team on 1300 369 436 or email your request and contact details.

Our youth work team can also link you with other specialist services in the area if needed.  

Parent Information Nights

We're bringing back our popular online zoom Parent Information Nights.Our first guest speaker for 2021 is Dr Michael Carr-Gregg presenting his popular talk on Surviving and Thriving Year 12. After a stressful school year this will be a great talk to help VCE students and parents learn some helpful strategies.

Register here for the online presentation on Tuesday 23 February at 6.30pm

What's New

Launch of our podcast coming soon

Check out our new podcast We've got you covered - dedicated to all the things young people have to deal with. Featuring guest speakers, sound advice from professionals, hilarious stories and everything in between. Available soon from where you get all your poddies, keep an eye on our Instagram for the release date of our first episode.

Youth Services' new Blog

Introducing our newest addition to the family - our brand new Blog!  It's vital that youth voices are heard, so we're committed to providing platforms to showcase youth perspectives on topics and issues.We're looking for Blog contributions from 12 to 25-year-olds who live, work and/or study in Kingston. 

Find out more or submit a Blog entry via email 

Join our Universal Magazine Crew

Our Universal Magazine Crew have done a stellar job producing 43 exciting print magazines. You're invited to join the crew.  Come along to gain new skills and build your portfolio all while having fun in a supportive team. We're starting work on our first edition for 2021 on the theme Environment. Interested in joining the team? Complete the Expression of Interest Got any ideas for the magazine to cover? Send us an emailImage: Bernie Lacognata

Online cooking sessions

We know how much our young people love cooking and coming together so we have developed our very own online cooking sessions.

Each week cooking boxes with a recipe card and core ingredients will be home delivered so you can join our Youth Workers online and cook up a storm together.

Open to 11 to 17-year-olds who live, work and/or study in Kingston. Fill out the Expression of Interest form

FReeZa Fuse Productions Crew

The FReeZa Fuse Productions Crew supports and promotes local young musos through a range of events throughout the year. Do you have a passion for music and are keen to develop new skills, build networks in the music industry and make community connections - then you could be perfect to join the team. No specialist skills or experience needed so long as you are aged 12-25 and live, work or study in Kingston. Sign me up!

#Adulting 101 online modules

Transitioning from the teenage years to adulthood can be challenging. But we have your back thanks to our free #Adulting101 online modules. Take part to gain handy tips, raise awareness and learn practical strategies to navigate early adulthood. Let us know if you'd like to take part! 

Image: Kelly Zheng

Queer in Kingston

Queer in Kingston (QIK) is a social support program for ages 12-17 who identify as queer or are questioning their gender and/or sexuality. QIK meets weekly during school terms for a range of fun activities either at our Platform 81 HQ in Mordialloc or out and about. QIK allows young queer people to discover who they are, have some fun and make some friends. QIK provides a safe and supportive space for young queer people to explore their queer identity without judgement.Sign up today

Creating a safe, supportive network

Connect is a LGBTQIA+ program for 18-25 years olds who identify as queer or are questioning their gender and/or sexuality and live, work or study in the City of Kingston. Connect members meet fortnightly over a beverage at a local café in the City of Kingston or at Platform 81, located in Mordialloc. The meetups provide an opportunity for young queer people to expand their rainbow network in a manner that is safe and accepting.Let us know if you're interested in joining

Free short courses to help your job hunt

We're helping young people overcome barriers to employment, particularly those caused by the changing environment and current economic climate.Kingston Youth Services is offering a series of fully-funded accredited short courses to help support young people on the job hunt. 

Let us know if you'd like to take part. 

Calling young entrepreneurs

We're looking for young business owners and entrepreneurs aged 12-25 to participate in our Maker Workshops.

Young entrepreneurs will share their skills including how to set up a small business, create or design goods, manage an online business and run social media pages. You will also get the chance to promote and sell goods/services to the the Kingston Youth Services network.

Sign me up!