Wyndham City Youth Services is committed to ensuring that all young people have the opportunity to participate and engage in the social, economic and cultural life of the city.
Council also aims to ensure that all young people have access to and benefit from a range of educational, social, cultural, recreational activities and facilities. Council works actively with young people, schools, universities and community organisations.
Wyndham’s overall vision for its youth population is to “value young people as vital contributors to community life, providing the opportunities and support that will enable them to realise their full potential as individuals and as active members of the Wyndham community”.
Vision, Mission, Our Goal and Values
Vision
Young people are engaged, empowered and connected, their diversity and contribution to community is acknowledged and celebrated.
Mission
Youth Services creates opportunities for Wyndham’s Young Community and their family to be engaged in programs,
services and events that celebrates and empowers young people to reach their full potential.
Our Goal
The Youth Services Unit will work in partnership with young people, their families, community members and service providers to create communities and infrastructure which is welcoming, respectful inclusive, supportive and safe for young people. We will work within the principles of social justice to advocate for, and empower young people to develop positive pathways for their future.
Our Values
People are the centre of what we do. When we talk about “people” we are referring to everyone that lives, visits, works, and plays in Wyndham. We value teamwork and the relationships, and we chose to communicate openly and respectfully.
We embrace new ideas and better ways of working. As a growth council it’s important that we continue to support others to growth and improve. We will act with curiosity and ask questions.
We are accountable to each other and the community. We will act with integrity, share our knowledge with others to achieve positive outcomes.
We create a safe and inclusive workplace. We recognise that diversity and differences can make us stronger.
Wyndham Youth Survey Findings Report
The results from the Wyndham Youth Survey, which is delivered biannually, provides wellbeing and demographic information from young people between the age of 12-25 years who are connected to Wyndham.
While the survey does not fully represent all young people in Wyndham, it tells a story of the general sentiment. The reports are a resource and we hope you use this data in the planning and delivery of youth programs in Wyndham.
View the 2024 Youth Survey Report
Past Youth Service Events
20 years of the Youth Services, Hoppers Crossing
In 2023, Wyndham Youth Services celebrated 20 years of the Youth Services, Hoppers Crossing. Our young community joined to celebrate the many achievements of Youth Services along these 20 years.
20 years of youth services in this building is an achievement. The young community has chosen this place to recreate, learn and form friendships overs the years. Thanks to counselling services, food bank services, after-school engagements, countless creative programs, and cultural events, staff members have ensured quality amenities and helped families and individuals.
Youth Community Centres such as the Youth Services, Hoppers Crossing are guarded spaces where our youth can express their identity in a safe environment, develop themselves and form community thanks to our facilities and staff support.
Join the community and everything it has to offer. Be part of Wyndham Youth Services!
2023 DANCE OFF!
On Friday 21 April, Wyndham Youth Services hosted the inaugural DANCE OFF!, a cultural dance competition to celebrate the diversity of our community during the 20th Anniversary Youth Festival.
During this festive event, 11 groups competed across 2 categories showcasing a variety dance styles and cultures including: Maori, Bharatanatyam, Chin, Bollywood, Karen, Afrobreat, Amapiano, Burundian, Hip Hop and House.
Wyndham Youth Services is proud of having such a talented and culturally diverse community. We wish to congratulate all performers for their incredible performances!
We can’t wait to host this event and competition next year! Will you and your group be the next winner?
2023 RESULTS
Junior Category
- 1st Place: Chin Youth (Chin)
- 2nd Place: Werribee Karen Baptist Church Youth (Karen)
- Choreography Award: Desi Girls (Bollywood)
Senior Category
- 1st Place: Young Peoples Club (Afrobeats)
- 2nd Place: Afro Movement Academy (Afro, Cultural, Amapiano)
- Choreography Award: Kala Dyuthi Academy of Indian Classical Dance (Bharatanatyam)