Young people in Wyndham and the western suburbs again have a space to come together, network and learn, with the newly refurbished Wyndham Youth Services Hub in Hoppers Crossing now open.
Originally closed for refurbishment in June last year, the hub was officially reopened on Friday March 1 by Minister for Youth Natalie Suleyman, with Wyndham mayor Jennie Barrera and local MP’s Dylan Wright and Mathew Hilakari also in attendance for the occasion.
The upgrade, which was funded by $150,000 from the state government’s 2022/23 Youth Hubs Grant Program, will result in all Wyndham’s youth service providers being housed under the one roof.
Minister Suleyman said this would make life easier for youth in the municipality.
“This upgraded Youth Hub in the western suburbs is a one-stop hub, making services more accessible to local young people.”
Cr Barrera said the upgrade was an example of state and local government cooperation.
“Wyndham City and the Allan Labor Government have partnered together to fund the refurbishment of this popular youth space, ensuring it is welcoming and engaging for young people in Wyndham.”
Co-designed by young people to ensure the space is safe, appropriate, and tailored to their needs, the refurbishment includes upgrades to consulting rooms, the foyer and commercial kitchen and a dedicated multipurpose sensory space.
Wyndham Youth Services has been open since 2003, providing a multi-use space for young people aged 12 to 25 to access counselling, employment support and sport and recreation programs.
Cade Lucas.
