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Mornington Peninsula Shire Youth Services are expanding the programs and supports available for young people on the Mornington Peninsula by partnering with a range of service providers to deliver a more targeted and flexible mix of youth services.
This new approach will provide more opportunities for young people to connect with programs that match their interests, at a time and place that suits them.
The Shire remains committed to ensuring young people are actively involved in the planning, design and evaluation of the services that support them.
To support these changes, Council has recently undertaken a procurement process to identify organisations to deliver a range of youth programs and services across the Peninsula for young people aged 12-25 years.
The future service model, set to commence in early 2027 will focus on:
Following the procurement process and onboarding of successful providers, we expect the new and expanded services to begin commencing in early 2027.
Yes. Until a transition is finalised and new providers have commenced, Council continues to deliver youth services and will ensure a seamless transition to the new model. Service information can be accessed via Youth programs.
Our three youth hubs at Rosebud, Mornington and Hastings are becoming busier than ever, offering a base for a range of providers offering services and programs. Youth Hub information can be accessed via:
Updates will be shared on this page as more information becomes available.