Merri-bek Youth

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Merri-bek Youth Merri-bek City Council's free service for people aged 12 - 24. Support, programs & events!

We can help with:
Guidance & support
Safe social spaces
Work experience
Leadership & life skills
Health & Wellbeing
& being active in your community. For a full list of our programs visit https://www.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/youth-programs

Call us: 1800 My Youth (1800 699 688), Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm,
Email us: [email protected]
Visit us: Oxygen Youth Space at 4-8 Gaffney Street, Coburg North 3056 Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Getting to Oxygen Youth Space:
Oxygen Youth Space is a 1 minute walk from the #37 tram stop - Gaffney Street/ Sydney Road or a 5 mnute walk from the Batman train station, Upfield line)

โค๏ธ๐Ÿ’›๐Ÿ–ค
Merri-bek Youth acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional custodians of the lands and waterways in the area now known as Moreland, and pays respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging, as well as to all First Nationsโ€™ communities who significantly contribute to the life of the area.

THANK YOU MERRI-BEK WHAT A DAY๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒŽOur very first Multicultural Youth Festival brought culture, creativity, and energy to ...
30/10/2026

THANK YOU MERRI-BEK WHAT A DAY๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒŽ

Our very first Multicultural Youth Festival brought culture, creativity, and energy to Merri-bek ๐Ÿ”ฅ

Thank you to everyone who came along, joined in and celebrated with us ๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•๐Ÿ’•

More pix dropping soon

29/10/2026

Amped Up X LIBERATE PRESENTS

Halloween at the Graveyard

Join us for an afternoon of pink, alt-rock and metal at the Graveyard Bar in Coburg North with Sacred Hearts, ๐ŸฉธA Study in Red๐Ÿฉธ KAMBIO & Sanctuaryband-official

In the Halloween spirit, patients are highly encouraged ๐ŸŽƒ

This is an all ages, drug, smoke and alcohol free event. No pass outs.

SATURDAY 31 OCT 2-6pm

Ticket link in bio!!

๐Ÿ’™  Somewhere to hang out, make friends, and feel like you belongFinding your people and having somewhere to go after sch...
29/10/2026

๐Ÿ’™ Somewhere to hang out, make friends, and feel like you belong

Finding your people and having somewhere to go after school can make a big difference for young people. Thatโ€™s what Oxygen Youth Space is all about!

We run a bunch of FREE programs for young people in our community, giving them the chance to try new things, explore their interests, meet new friends, and just be themselves. And because our programs are free, cost wonโ€™t get in the way of joining. ๐Ÿ™Œ

โœจ Whatโ€™s happening at Oxygen this term?

๐ŸŽจ Art Club (12โ€“18 years)
Mondays, 3โ€“5pm
No booking required, just drop-in.

๐ŸŽธ Jam Room (16โ€“24 years)
Mondayโ€“Sunday, 8amโ€“8pm
Hire our fully equipped music room for $76 per term.
Book at [email protected]

๐ŸŽค Amped Up (12โ€“24 years)
Wednesdays, 4.30โ€“5.30pm
Help plan and run live music gigs.
Book at [email protected]

๐ŸŽถ Soundmakrz (Years 7โ€“10)
Tuesdays, 5pm
Free weekly jam sessions for musicians of all abilities.
Book at https://www.fairmusic.org.au/programs

๐ŸฅŠ Girls Boxing (12โ€“24 years)
Tuesdays, 5.30โ€“6.30pm
No booking required.

๐ŸŒˆ My Rainbow (12โ€“17 years)
Monthly sessions, 5.30โ€“8.30pm
A chance for local LGBTQIA+ young people to craft, eat, talk and hang out.
Book at https://www.eventbrite.com/cc/my-rainbow-monthly-queer-parties-2833779

๐ŸŽฑ Drop-in (12โ€“18 years)
Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays, 3โ€“5pm
Come hang out, play games and meet people!
No booking required, just drop-in.

Whether your young person wants to try a new activity or simply needs a safe place to hang out, make friends and connect with others, theyโ€™re welcome at Oxygen.

๐Ÿ“ Oxygen Youth Space, 4โ€“8 Gaffney Street, Coburg North

Check out our Term 4 programs and find something your young person might love!

29/10/2026

๐ŸŽƒ ๐Ÿ‘ป ITโ€™S GAY HALLOWEEN! ๐Ÿ–คโœจ

Ready to get spooky? MY rainbow is back with a HALLOWEEN SPECIAL for local LGBTQIA+ young people aged 12-17! ๐ŸŒˆ

Get dolled up in your most devilish outfit, go wild with your makeup and get ready for a night of spooky fun ๐Ÿ’…

๐Ÿ’• Costume competition
๐Ÿ’• Gory glitter bar
๐Ÿ’• Tricky Trivia
๐Ÿ’• Creepy Crafts
๐Ÿ’• Cartoon Marathon
๐Ÿ’• Spooky snacks

Come as you are, bring your best spooky vibes and hang out with your people ๐Ÿ–ค

Link in our bio to rsvp

23/10/2026

TOMORROW. BRUNSWICK. BIG ENERGY. ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒŽ

Live music ๐ŸŽต Dance ๐Ÿ’ƒ Food ๐Ÿ• Free Henna โœจ Drumming ๐Ÿช˜Young Makers ๐Ÿ–ผ๏ธ PLUS FREE FOOD VOUCHERS FOR THE FIRST 50 GUESTS ๐Ÿ’ฅ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Featuring
shushimajic
ivory
kismetproject1
The Knowing Project
WaffCup
Antonio and Linda Freno
RH Henna Designs
Performing Arts Entertainment

Our Youth Ambassadors have been putting in the work to bring this festival to life, and now itโ€™s time to make it happen ! ๐Ÿ’ฅ

Bring your family, bring your friends and come celebrate the cultures, creativity and people that make our community what it is.

FREE WNTRY. ALL AGES. EVERYONE WELCOME.

22/10/2026

See you all on Saturday! ๐Ÿ•บ

โฐ3-6 pm
๐Ÿ“… Saturday 24th October
๐Ÿ“Brunswick Town Hall
๐Ÿ• free food for the first 50 people through the doors!

3 DAYS TO GO! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”ฅThe ๐‘ด๐’–๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’„๐’–๐’๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’‚๐’ ๐’€๐’๐’–๐’•๐’‰ ๐‘ญ๐’†๐’”t is almost here, and thereโ€™s heaps to look forward to ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘‡๐Ÿ•๐Ÿง‡ FOOD BY ANTONIOโ€™S...
20/10/2026

3 DAYS TO GO! ๐ŸŒ๐Ÿ”ฅ

The ๐‘ด๐’–๐’๐’•๐’Š๐’„๐’–๐’๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’‚๐’ ๐’€๐’๐’–๐’•๐’‰ ๐‘ญ๐’†๐’”t is almost here, and thereโ€™s heaps to look forward to ๐Ÿ‘€๐Ÿ‘‡

๐Ÿ•๐Ÿง‡ FOOD BY ANTONIOโ€™S PIZZA + WAFFCUP
Pizza, vegan gnocchi, gluten-free mushroom arancini, loaded waffle cups and mini sticks in flavours like Dubai Pistachio, Nutella, Bueno and Biscoff. ๐Ÿคค
โœจ FREE henna by
๐Ÿฅ Drumming workshops
๐Ÿ›๏ธ Young makers market packed with local talent

๐Ÿ”ฅOur Merri-bek Youth Ambassadors have been busy planning and organising this whole festival, bringing their ideas to life to create an afternoon celebrating culture, creativity and community ๐Ÿ™Œ๐Ÿ’ฅ

๐Ÿ“… Sat 24 Oct
โฐ 3โ€“6pm
๐Ÿ“ Brunswick Town Hall

FREE ENTRY. ALL AGES. EVERYONE WELCOME.
See you there! ๐Ÿ’—

20/10/2026

FAWKNER FASTBREAK IS NOW ON TWICE A WEEK! ๐Ÿ€ โšฝ๏ธ๐Ÿฅ…๐Ÿธ

You asked, we delivered! Fawkner Fastbreak is now on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

3-5pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school term.
Fawkner Communtiy Sports Hall
Free for young people aged 12-18

๐ŸŒ BIG CULTURE. BIG CREATIVITY. BIG ENERGY.Merri-bek, youโ€™re invited! ๐ŸŽ‰Join us for the very first Multicultural Youth Fes...
19/10/2026

๐ŸŒ BIG CULTURE. BIG CREATIVITY. BIG ENERGY.
Merri-bek, youโ€™re invited! ๐ŸŽ‰

Join us for the very first Multicultural Youth Festival, a free afternoon packed with live music, cultural dance performances, delicious food, a young makers market and free activities.
Bring your friends, bring the family and celebrate the cultures and creativity that make our community special. ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 24 October, 3โ€“6pm
๐Ÿ“ Brunswick Town Hall
โœจ FREE ENTRY
๐ŸŽถ ALL AGES
๐ŸŒ EVERYONE WELCOME

Planned and powered by young people. Made for everyone.

๐ŸŒ BIG CULTURE. BIG CREATIVITY. BIG ENERGY. THIS WEEKEND.Merri-bek, youโ€™re invited! ๐ŸŽ‰Join us for the very first Multicult...
19/10/2026

๐ŸŒ BIG CULTURE. BIG CREATIVITY. BIG ENERGY. THIS WEEKEND.

Merri-bek, youโ€™re invited! ๐ŸŽ‰

Join us for the very first Multicultural Youth Festival, a free afternoon packed with live music, cultural dance performances, delicious food, a makers market, and free activities.

Bring your friends, bring the family, and celebrate the cultures and creativity that make our community special ๐Ÿ’›

๐Ÿ“… Saturday 24 October, 3โ€“6pm
๐Ÿ“ Brunswick Town Hall

โœจ FREE ENTRY
๐ŸŽถ ALL AGES
๐ŸŒ EVERYONE WELCOME

Planned and powered by young people. Made for everyone.

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4-8 Gaffney Street
Melbourne, VIC
3058

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