If ever you have a problem or if you're in some kind of trouble, need help getting a job or just want some confidential advice, there are many services available in Victoria to help and guide you through some tough life challenges.
Some of these services are funded by the Victorian Government and administered through various agencies.
The Youth Particiation and Access Program provides grants to qualified agencies to enable them to provide services that respond to the issues of vulnerable young people. The goal of the program is to build strong, active and resilient communities by assisting you to have the opportunities, skills and recognition for contributing to a full range of social, learning and cultural activities.
The Youth Participation and Access Program objectives are to:
- Strengthen the skills, confidence and opportunities for you to engage and better participate in a range of community cultural, social and learning opportunities
- Improve connections for you with your peers, family, adults, community activities and networks
- Assist you in advocating for your needs and achievements within local community environments
- Improve community recognition and celebration of your achievements and
- Strengthen links between support services, education, employment, and community based programs
The Youth Participation and Access Program will promote access for particular groups of young people who face additional barriers or disadvantage including young people with culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, newly arrived refugees, Indigenous, same-sex attracted or rurally isolated young people.
Links
Office for Youth - Youth Participation and Access Program
The Office for Youth website provides an overview of the Youth Participation and Access Program.
