Volunteer programs for young people

Applications for 2025 are now closed.

To be eligible to join the YAC you must be aged between 15 to 25 and live, work, study or play in the City of Port Phillip.

Youth Summit 2024

In July 2024, the Youth Advisory Committee assisted with the delivery of Councils very first Youth Summit, which saw over 75 young people come together to discuss and provide feedback to Council on 5 key topics affecting young people in the local area. 

Mural Art Project 2022

Early in April 2022 the Youth Advisory Committee transformed a Chapel Street substation by painting a mural under the guidance of artist Queensland-based artist Alison Mooney. The Committee worked together to develop a project brief, researched and communicated with various artists, and assisted with painting the mural on the day. 
The committee liaised with the Graffiti Mitigation team at Port Phillip with the added benefit of discouraging graffiti by painting a mural.

Winter Workshops 2022

In August 2022 the YAC delivered a series of workshops for young people within the City of Port Phillip that aimed to equip them with essential skills to better themselves and the community including first aid, wildlife garden design and self-defense.

We are always on the lookout for young musicians to perform at our various youth led events. Fill out an expression of interest form to be considered for one of our upcoming events!

We are currently not looking for new members but please submit an EOI form and one of our youth workers will be in touch if any spots open up.

All of our events are drug, alcohol, vape and smoke-free and take place in fully supervised and safe venues.

Rawkus Live!

Rawkus Live! is an event series run in collaboration with Rock Academy in the iconic Espy Basement. The committee are involved with curating each lineup, designing promotional materials and assisting with running each gig. 

St Kilda Festival

Our youth events committee play a vital role in hosting the youth stage at St Kilda Fest each year. The team assist with booking artists, marketing, stage management, production, photography/videography and more. 

St Kilda Film Festival

Our committee are responsible for hosting the Under 21s category 'Under the Radar' each year for the St Kilda Film Festival. The crew are in charge of watching all submitted films, judging each film and selecting the top 10 films and overall winner. The committee also organises and runs the official screening night which features a live Q&A with some of the young film makers.

Minus18 Collaboration

The committe also work in collaboration with youth organisation Minus18 on one event per year. In previous years the team have been involved in the creation and implementation of Minus18's iconic Queer Formal, Purple Pride Party and Spooktober events. Stay up to date with all events hosted by Minus18 on their website.

Battle of the Bands

Working alongside the Stonnington events committee, we deliver an annual battle of the bands event, where young performers battle it out for a chance to win over $1,500 worth of prizes, including a recording session at Collarts Studio.