Geelong Youth

13/10/2026

What is Connect Club? ✨
Our trial evening drop-in, where we’re focused on building social connection. You might meet a new person, try out a new activity, or just share a bit about your interests over some dinner.

Why now?
Suggested by young people during the recent Youth Social Connection Project, Connect Club is a place to safely expand your circle. It can feel hard to do that sometimes, so the participants in the Youth Social Connection Project have created a vibe that is welcoming and supported, and now you can be part of it too. Come check out Connect Club, Tuesdays at The Nest Youth Hub.

First time? No worries.
Just buzz the doorbell and one of the staff will come greet you. They’ll give you a quick tour of The Nest, get you signed in, and then let you know what’s on offer (activities, food, etc). You can always choose whether to actively participate, or just chill in the company of a supportive group 😎 A quiet space is available if you want to take a breather 🎧

📅Tuesdays during Term 4 (from 20 October – 8 December 2026)
⌚5:30pm – 7:30pm (drop-in whenever)
📍The Nest Youth Hub, 17 Gheringhap Street, Geelong
Ages 12 – 25, registration required if it’s your first visit 😊

05/10/2026

03/10/2026

Join Geelong Regional Libraries at Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House for their VR session and be transported to another world with their VR Meta Quest 2 headsets. Solve puzzles, explore mazes and more!

📅 Friday 9th October
⏰ 5:30-8:30pm
📍 Ocean Grove Neighbourhood House
💲Free

02/10/2026

Applications are open ⭐️

There’s so much creativity across our local community, and want to celebrate it in their new headspace home.

They are inviting young people aged 12-25 from across the Surf Coast, Greater Geelong and surrounding communities to share what they create with them.

Whether you paint, draw, photograph, write, design, make, sculpt, stitch, create digitally, or do something completely your own, all kinds of creativity are welcome here.

Selected works will be showcased as part of their new centre opening, helping make their new space feel more reflective of the young people and community it’s here for.

There’s also a prize pool of up to $600, with gift cards, creative packs and other goodies.

🗓️EOIs close 11:59pm, Friday 23 October 2026

🔗Link in bio to learn more and submit your EOI

01/10/2026

🚨 Last chance to nominate!
Why join Youth Council? Don't just take our word for it. Hear from current members and Councillors about the opportunities, experiences and friendships that come from being part of Youth Council.
If you're aged 12-17 and passionate about making a difference in your community, we'd love to hear from you.
📅 Nominations close this Sunday 4 October.
Link in bio to apply.

30/09/2026

Wear it Purple Pride Formal - Wrap Up!

Thanks to all who came along to help us celebrate Wear It Purple at our Pride Formal last month 💜 It was an awesome night filled with fun and support for our LGBTQIA+ community.

There were some stellar outfits in the crowd, including our 'Best Dressed' and 'People's Diva' award recipients 👑

A huge thank you to and for coming along and helping us celebrate with activities for participants to enjoy! A huge shout out also to Klover for performing, and to our Wear It Purple Planning Committee of young people who pulled the whole night together!

📅 Keep an eye out for future LGBTQIA+ events and programs, including our weekly GASP Drop In🌈

Want more information? Contact our team:
📞 5272 5272
📧 [email protected]

29/09/2026

🎉 Young Parents Connect is back next Tuesday, and every Tuesday in Term 4! 🎉
Join us as we explore some great places around Geelong and enjoy fun, engaging activities together.

🕺 Baby Disco
🐑 National Wool Museum visit
🎠 The Carousel visit
🌿 Mindfulness sessions
🧸 Teddy Bear Picnic
…and much more!

Aged 18-25? Join us for one session or as many as you'd like. Just be sure to register so we can keep you updated with any changes.
Text Steph on 0484 191 467. We'd love to have you join us! 💛
🔗 geelong.link/YoungParentsConnect

27/09/2026

The Youth Festa Fair is around the corner! 🎉

A fun, free and local event these school holidays, with young creators, live entertainment, hands-on activities and more.

📍 Geelong West Town Hall
📅 Tuesday, 29 September 2026
⏱️ 11.00am–3.00pm
💰 Free entry
👥 Ages 12–25+
🍔 Light refreshments available
🎟️ Two raffle prizes worth $150 each

Hosted by the City of Greater Geelong Youth Council, Youth Festa-Fair is proudly supported by the Victorian Government through the Youth Fest Grant Program.

Youth Festa-Fair is a drug, alcohol, v**e and smoke-free event.

24/09/2026

Still deciding? We've given you a little more time! 🙌
Youth Council nominations are now open until Sunday 4 October.
If you're aged 12-17 and want to develop your leadership skills, meet like-minded young people, and have a say on issues that matter, we'd love to hear from you.
Nominate yourself today via the link in our bio.