Join a youth program

The Gallery of Young Art (GoYA) at the Boroondara Youth Hub is a space developed by young people, for young people and provides budding artists in our community with the opportunity to exhibit their work in a professional space.

Young artists involved with the initiative have access to valuable resources such as industry mentors, materials and support to nurture and cultivate their creative talents.

To see and learn more about upcoming, current and previous GoYA exhibitions, visit our GoYA page.

Expressions of interest are currently open. 

Submit an application form for GoYA

We’re always looking for new artists of all genres to play at events throughout the year, including solo and group performers. Previous events have included:

• Summer at the Park
• Last Days of Summer
• Swinburne Welcome Back Week. 

Use our online form to express your interest. 

Expressions of interest are currently open. 

Submit a performer expression of interest

Studio Skills is a 6-week music production program for young people aged 15 to 25, delivered from the sound recording studio at the Boroondara Youth Hub.

In this hands-on program, participants will create beats, layer instruments, and mix vocals with the guidance of a professional producer. Whether you're a beginner or looking to refine your sound, you'll have full access to our studio, computer, Ableton Live 11 software​ and recording equipment.

Our expert will support you in capturing ideas, building your sound​ and experimenting with your music in a creative and supportive environment

Registrations for Studio Skills are now closed for Term 4 2025.

For more information, contact Boroondara Youth by emailing [email protected] or calling (03) 9278 4608.

The community-based Transport Accident Commission (TAC) L2P Program was developed to assist eligible young Victorian learner drivers. Young people between the ages of 16 and 21 years who don’t have access to a supervising driver or an appropriate vehicle can gain the driving experience required for a probationary licence.

For more information, including how to apply, visit our TAC L2P learner driver mentor program page.

YMCA Youth Parliament 2026 is a program run by The Y that gives young people a chance to be heard at the highest levels of the Victorian Government. Through this program, participants aged 16 to 25 can share their views on a wide range of issues that impact their lives.

Youth Parliamentarians are supported in drafting a bill that addresses a state-based issue they want to see changed, or added, to Victorian legislation. Bills are introduced in YMCA Youth Parliament, then debated and voted on during a sitting week held in the chambers of Parliament House, Victoria.

Youth Parliament sessions are typically held on Wednesdays during Terms 1 and 2, from 4:30 pm to 6 pm.

In 2025, our team successfully debated on the Period Product Accessibility Bill 2025.

Registrations are now closed for Youth Parliament 2026.

Youth Voice, Council’s youth reference group, is a program designed to engage local young people, providing them with an opportunity to advocate for a youth voice. Young people aged 12 to 17 years old are invited to apply to participate.

The purpose of the group is to ensure that young people in Boroondara are heard and valued. It also provides opportunities to develop leadership skills and take part in community and civic events.

Objectives of the group include:

• providing young people with the opportunity to actively contribute to, participate in and benefit from civic and social activities
• actively participating in local government planning and decision-making
• developing youth led initiatives and projects
• participating in activities which build their skills and knowledge.

The group meets fortnightly on Mondays, from February to November during school term. Throughout the year, young people work on various projects and initiatives relevant to young people in Boroondara. Past members have had the opportunity to:

• attend Council meetings
• meet and greet the CEO, Mayor and Councillors
• participate in consultations with Council departments to provide a young person’s perspective, including Heritage Planning, Strategic Communications​ and Volunteering
• have their say in the Boroondara Community Plan consultations, helping shape the future of Boroondara by sharing what’s most important to them and other young people
• undertake training opportunities facilitated by the Y.

Download our Youth Voice Terms of Reference (PDF).

Registrations for Youth Voice 2026 will open on 1 December 2025.