School holiday activity FAQs

No. Due to the popularity of our activities, we try to make it as equitable as possible. We utilise an expression of interest process to ensure that all of our activities are distributed fairly across the municipality. This means that you may not get in to every activity you registered your interest for, but we try to make it fair for everyone.

Your participation is confirmed in the activity when you receive a confirmation email from youth@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au. Any questions, please reach out to us!

Unfortunately not. Due to the popularity of our programs, we hold a waitlist for all of our school holiday activities. Please let us know as soon as you can if you are unable to make it so we can offer your spot to the next person.

There are no guarantees you will be on every program with your friends, but we try our best.

Your parents needs to book you into our programs. We cannot accept bookings made by parents of friends.

Of course! Let a youth worker know and we can arrange the best time and place for collection by a parent. We are unable to transport young people individually, so if we are on an excursion, we will let you know the best spot for collection by a parent /guardian.

No problem. All our Youth Workers have work mobiles you can use to contact your parent if needed.

Unfortunately not, our activities are aimed at high school aged young people. No-one who is under 12 can attend our activities.

It depends on the activity. Our snacks usually consist of fruit, muesli bars and popcorn/chips. Lunch on our holiday activities is usually a sandwich or wrap. Please inform of any dietary requirements prior to the activity. If this doesn’t appeal, you are welcome to bring your own!

The team at Youth Services have tertiary qualifications in youth work, social work, community development, alcohol and other drugs, community services, psychology and counselling. In addition, the Youth Services team are trained in Youth Mental Health First Aid and Certificate 2 in First Aid. Our team abide by theYacVic Code of ethicsandVictorian Child Safety Standards.

All adults who have contact with people under 18 require a working with children check (WWCC). All of our team, including external contractors and facilitators, must have a WWCC to work at Youth Services.

Young people participating in our programs who are 18 and over, must obtain their own WWCC. Youth workers can help apply for one if needed.

No. Due to child safety standards, our programs and spaces are youth specific.

At HBYS we recognise the need for young people to have their own spaces and places to create friendships, be themselves and explore their independence in a safe and supportive space.

If you have a carer, please reach out to us so we can chat about how best to support you.

The definition of “youth” in Victoria is 12-25 years old.

As Youth Services, we service all young people across the municipality, not always at the same time.  We offer activities across the youth age range, some targeted to specific age groups.  We abide by Child safety standards and have policies and procedures to support our work.

Absolutely. All young people are welcome to access the programs and services we offer. We encourage you to give us a call if your child has specific needs, or requirements.