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Our Purpose
The Youth Junction Inc. stands at the vital intersection where multiple paths converge. Where youth potential meets community pride. We create the essential connections that transform young lives and strengthen communities across Melbourne’s west.
Our vision is to be recognised as a Centre of Excellence in youth services, building resilience, confidence, and positive change through personalised support that empowers young people to thrive as valued community contributors.
Our Values
Empowering – We support young people to take the lead, recognising them as the experts in their own lives and empowering them to unlock their full potential.
Welcoming – We create safe, inclusive spaces where young people and collaborative partners can access services tailored to their unique needs and aspirations.
Evidence Informed – Every engagement offers an opportunity for growth, guided by youth wisdom and evidence-based practices that deliver measurable, positive outcomes.
Our Locations
We are open Monday to Friday, 9AM till 5PM at Visy Cares Hub in Sunshine either by appointment or drop in to talk, our doors are open!
The Visy Cares Hub based in Sunshine is a co-located ‘one-stop-shop’ of youth services under one roof.
We adopt a ‘no wrong door’ approach to enable young people to access services at the Hub by dropping in at our friendly reception, calling us on 03 9091 8200 or sending us a message through social media or email info@youthjunctioninc.net.au
You may have been referred to one of our programs including:
- Y.U.P – Youth Umbrella Project
- Reconnect – Education and Employment Support
- Sharp Choices – Designed to reduce youth weapon possession
Case Managers are here to welcome you and make you feel comfortable to receive the support required.
The Broadmeadows office is located at Youth Central. This office is by appointment only.
Our History
1996
This building is the last surviving factory on one of the most important industrial sites in Australia. It is chiefly famous as the Sunshine Harvester Works, transferred from Ballarat 1906 by Hugh Victor McKay, one of Australia’s leading manufacturers. This photo is taken at the front looking at the 2nd level glass window as the burnt roof has collapsed. Taken circa 1996.
2007
Opening the doors to the Visy Cares Hub in April 2007!
2009
2009 saw the first young person access support interventions through the Youth Community & Law Program (Y.C.L.P). This program supports young people aged between 18-25 years who have been referred directly by the magistrates court. The program has helped approx 1,000 young people since its inception and continues to support young people today!
2016
In November 2016, The Youth Junction Inc. celebrated 10 years of service and held an event to mark the occasion.
2017
Thanks to the Department of Justice and Community Safety funding the Youth Umbrella Project, we opened referrals to the crime prevention partnership project lead by The Youth Junction Inc. and involving a diverse range of partner providers. The program operates under a case management framework and focuses on early intervention and prevention of at risk and criminal activity of young people aged between 12-24 years. The program is still operating and has seen over 230 young people since 2017.
2019
The Youth Leadership Camp managed by The Youth Junction Inc. gave young people an opportunity participate in outdoor pursuits, develop skills in leadership and create pro-social friendships and skills through workshops that focused on peer influence, up-stander / not by-stander leadership, positive role modelling. The pilot program increased young peoples’ confidence, connection to their family and friends, services, Victoria Police and the broader community whilst providing a balance of pro-social recreational activities and valuable learnings’ which can be taken away and utilised in their day to day lives. The camp was a huge success and with future funding we are hoping to see more available in the near future.
