To keep up to date on what we have on offer for the 12-25 -year-old crowd, check out the pages below and be sure to follow ‘Surf Coast Youth’ on Instagram or like the Surf Coast Youth Facebook page. Information and registrations can also be found the Surf Coast Youth Linktree. You can also contact us on 5261 0600 or email youthdevelopment@surfcoast.vic.gov.au.
Amplify - This program is funded by the Victorian Government
Amplify is a music and arts program and will run a combination of 6 events and professional trainings in 2026. The program is lead by multiple youth committees across the shire.
The proposed 2026 calendar is under development but is expect to include:
- Dean Marsh Festival
- Anglesea Art Exhibition
- Torquay Multi Arts Centre Gig
- Lorne Market Stage
- Amplify Summit Collingwood MELB
- TBC
Fortnightly committee meetings are held at Torquay Youth Centre and at Lorne P-12. Committee meetings are held in other townships as required. To join the committee, take a look at the Amplify tab and complete the online form.
Contact Damian Obrien for more information: dobrien@surfcoast.vic.gov.au
Engage! - This program is funded by the Victorian Government
Torquay Youth Space: is located in Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre in Torquay North. It is open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 3pm – 5pm during school terms. The Youth Space is open to all young people aged 12 - 25 years and two youth workers are always present in the space.
Torquay Youth Space Social Story(PDF, 8MB)
Youth for Climate Program and Celebration Event: In 2025 we partnered with Common Ground to deliver a fantastic program. The program involved opportunities for young people to increase connections between each other as well as the local environment, climate groups and the wider community. The program consisted of a number of in person workshops that allow young people to do practical and theory based learning and engage in hands on climate adaptation action. Click to watch the videos from 2021 and 2023. We expect to run a similar program in the April school holidays. Keep an eye on the Surf Coast Youth Socials to stay up to date.
Employment Skills Workshops: Our 2025 Employment Skills Workshops consisted of RSA, First Aid training and Pool Lifeguard courses. These programs were open to under 25 year old community members and we partnered with Lorne P-12 and Surf Coast Secondary. Our Employment Skills Workshops typically take place in the middle of the year.
Find Your Niche Program: Our 2025 Find Your Niche Program ran in the September school holidays. We partnered with local artists to deliver programs in Deans Marsh, Anglesea, Lorne and Torquay. Art programs included pottery, mosaics, floristry and painting. This program is again expected to run in the September school holidays. Keep an eye on the Surf Coast Youth social media channels for sign up opportunities.
Primary School Year 6 Transition Workshops: Surf Coast Youth staff (alongside Larry the therapy dog) will deliver evidence-based wellbeing workshops to year six students transitioning to year seven. The workshops focus on managing stress and emotions during what can be a challenging transition to high school. The workshops aim to equip young people with easy to use tools to manage their emotions, and provide preventative and protective measures for mental health.
Contact Anna Smart, asmart@surfcoast.vic.gov.au, for more information on the Engage! program.
Victorian Youth Fest - This program is funded by the Victorian Government
For the 2025 Youth Fest we have partnered with Lorne P-12 to deliver an Indigenous Sensory Garden. Funding for 2026 has not been announced.
Stay tuned for more info and don't hesitate to reach out if you want to be part of the fun!
General
School Holiday Youth Space Pop Ups (See social media for times and locations)
Parenting Education Programs, see parent education tab for more information.
Schoolies Harm Reduction Response, check the schoolies tab for more information.
Youth Network Meeting Surf Coast Region: Two network meetings per year for professionals and agency staff. Contact jpearson@surfcoast.vic.gov.au for more information.
Specialist Mental Health and Alcohol and Other Drug Services at Kurrambee Myaring Community Centre
Surf Coast Shire partner with Meli, Drummond Street and Orange Door to deliver the following services.
Thursday - Meli: Family Drop-in
Friday - Orange Door
Friday - Drummond Street Rainbow Youth Support