The Youth2 Alliance advocates for solutions to address the absence of crisis housing and support services for young homeless people in Frankston City and the Mornington Peninsula.
The Youth2 Alliance asks local, state and federal governments to work together to fund and source crisis and transitional housing support for young people aged 16 to 24 years who live in the Frankston City or Mornington Peninsula local government areas, for:
- Crisis accommodation in both Frankston and Rosebud with the capacity to accommodate 24 young people.
- An Education First Youth Foyer to support best practice outreach and education for 8 to 20 young people per year.
Member organisations
There are 12 organisations which form the Youth2 Alliance, including:
The Youth2 Alliance also involves young people and community member in developing its advocacy position.
The Youth2 Alliance draws attention to the findings and recommendations relating to young people from the Victorian Parliament’s Legislative Legal and Social Issues Standing Committee’s Inquiry into Homelessness in Victoria.
Peninsula Pride is a Queer Straight Alliance Youth Project funded through Victorian State Government’s Healthy Equal Youth project which aims to raise awareness, promote diversity, eliminate stigma and discrimination, and improve the overall mental health of young LGBTIQ+ people.
Peninsula Pride works for a safer, more inclusive society for LGBTIQ+ young people across the Frankston and Mornington Peninsula region.
Peninsula Pride has 3 streams building capacity in young people aged 12-25 years and the communities in which they live, work, study and play.
These 3 streams are:
- Pride in our families – we provide support to young people and their families, including information and pathways through to other support services.
- Pride in our schools – we provide support to schools including one on one support to rainbow youth, working with schools to assist their staff with professional development, and supporting the establishment Queer Straight Alliance groups in schools.
- Pride in our communities – providing LGBTIQA+ advice and support to the wider community.
As with all other services provided by headspace Frankston there is no fee for young people to participate in Peninsula Pride.
To learn more, call Headspace Frankston on 03 9769 6419 or email headspace@headspacefrankston.org.au. Follow Peninsula Pride and Headspace Frankston on Facebook to stay up to date on the latest news.
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The TAC L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program is a community based program providing on-road driving experience to Learner Drivers who would otherwise find it difficult to gain the minimum 120 hours driving required to apply for a Victorian Probationary licence. Following the four stages of the Graduated Licencing System, the program focuses on helping young people become safe confident drivers, in an effort to reduce Victoria’s road toll. It also provides an opportunity for young people to interact with positive adult role models, gain confidence and move towards social independence.
The TAC L2P Program is funded by the Transport Accident Commission (TAC) and the Department of Transport (DoT), supported by the Victorian Government and coordinated by Frankston City Council
With the assistance of volunteer mentor driving supervisors, Council provides this program in Frankston City for young people who may otherwise have no access to a supervising driver or vehicle. This is a free service for eligible young people to help them gain the necessary skills to obtain their Probationary Licence.
Who is Eligible for TAC L2P Program
To be eligible for the TAC L2P Program, Learners must:
- Not have access to either a vehicle, a supervising driver, or both
- Be between 16 and 21 years of age
- Hold a current Victorian Learner Permit
- Live in the City of Frankston municipality
Applications outside of the standard criteria will also be considered. Please contact the L2P Coordinator for further information.
What the TAC L2P Program can do for you
- The Frankston TAC L2P Program will provide you with seven driving lessons with a professional driving instructor who will introduce the necessary skills for safe driving
- Match you up with a fully-licenced volunteer Mentor who will assist you to practise those skills
- Provide use of the L2P Program Car
- Assist you with Driver Safety education and knowledge
The program does not substitute for professional driving lessons, and L2P does not pay for the probationary driving test itself.
Apply for the TAC L2P Program
If you meet the criteria and would like to apply to join the TAC L2P Program, the easiest way to do so is by completing the learner TAC L2P Program application form on the VicRoads website.
Become an L2P Mentor
The TAC L2P program doesn’t just benefit Learner Drivers. The program gives our volunteer mentors an opportunity to connect with their community, and directly help a young person. We have a full training program for Mentors to ensure you’re well prepared to mentor a Learner Driver and understand your role as a supervising driver.
Mentors need to meet the following criteria to join the TAC L2P Program:
- be over 21 years old
- hold a current full Victorian Driver Licence
- can commit approximately 2 hours per week
(See Required Documents for Mentor Expression of Interest Forms)
Further Information
Helpful Links
Contact Us
If you meet these criteria, you or your parent, school or community group can contact:
TAC L2P Project Coordinator
P. 03 9768 1313
E. L2P@frankston.vic.gov.au
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Our Youth Workers collaborate with local services to support young people who are disengaged from education and employment by providing them with wraparound support, positive connections to their local community, and guidance towards a path that will allow them to pursue their passions and aspirations.
We also provide advocacy and support to young people at Frankston Children’s Court with local services.
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Frankies Café is a free 10 week program, running on Mondays and Tuesday at Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre. This program teaches young people a wide range of qualifications and experience within the hospitality industry. The program assists young people aged between 15-24, who are not employed or engaged, in education or training.
Call Justin on 0436 375 930 or email justin.smith@frankston.vic.gov.au for more information or to find out if you are eligible for the program. You can also call the Frankston South Community and Recreation Centre on 03 9293 7122 to find out more.
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The Fitness Sessions are run by Living the Dream Foundation, Richard Weiss to provide:
- organised fitness activities
- information about healthy diet, lifestyle and wellbeing.
The program is designed for disengaged young people aged 15-24 to help them:
- gain confidence and development
- take responsibility for their health and wellbeing
- establish healthy habits and routines for life.
Call Frankston Youth Central on 03 9768 1366 for more information.
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Working with young people 15-24 in the Young Street and Frankston Central Activity District who are at risk of long term socio-economic marginalisation due to disengagement.
The project aims to engage youth in various programs and activities that promote positive behaviours and facilitate their access to local services including health, education and employment. An emphasis is put on building capacity and capability of young people to make meaningful connections and contribution to community through creative projects including Street Art programs. This provides young people with the opportunity to express themselves in creative, prosocial ways and connecting with their community in a positive way.
Please call Laura on 0427 664 719 or email laura.glenn@frankston.vic.gov.au for more information.
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