A New Youth Hub for Whittlesea

A re-elected Carroll Labor Government will invest $2.2 million to deliver a dedicated Youth Hub for the City of Whittlesea.

Youth Hubs provide important services and a place for young people to come together – and Whittlesea needs one.

That’s why Labor will work with council to deliver a Youth Hub to run programs - including those that prevent youth crime.

We will work with council on the best location, but it won't be a shopping centre location, which a feasibility study recommended against.

This hub will give young people early support and a place to connect – reducing isolation and anti-social behaviour and opening career pathways.

Labor knows that when young people have a place to get the support they need, they can achieve their goals.

Labor backs young people in Whittlesea.

A Liberal-One Nation Coalition Government, with $40 billion in cuts, won’t.

Quotes attributable to Minister for Youth Luba Grigorovitch

"Labor is backing young people - making sure they have the facilities they need."

Quotes attributable to Labor Candidate for Mill Park, Elizabeth Nealy

“As a teacher, I know how important it is for young people to have places to hang out, to connect with each other and to get support, including after school and on the weekends.”

Quotes attributable to Labor Member for Bundoora, Colin Brooks

“Labor’s support for this Youth Hub adds to other measures to back young people in Melbourne’s north, including Free TAFE and free public transport for under-18s.”

Quotes attributable to Labor Member for Thomastown, Bronwyn Halfpenny

“Only Labor is supporting young people and the next generation in the City of Whittlesea through important investments like this Youth Hub.”

Quotes attributable to Labor Member for Yan Yean, Lauren Kathage

“Keeping young people busy with activities, connected with others and supported to build their confidence makes a real difference.”