FAQs
What youth services are currently available in Whitehorse?
Whitehorse City Council’s Youth Services Unit provides a range of programs and support for young people aged 12-25 and their families. The services aim to empower all young people in the City of Whitehorse to make a healthy and safe transition into adulthood in a community where they are valued and respected. For further details on Whitehorse Youth Services:
What services for children and their families are currently available in Whitehorse?
Whitehorse has a wide variety of services aimed at supporting children and families.
For a full list please download the Whitehorse Family Resource Guide located on the Whitehorse Council website:
Or contact our Parent Resource Officer at:
Why is a Whitehorse Municipal Early Years and Youth Plan needed?
The Whitehorse Municipal Early Years and Youth Plan will assist Council develop services, activities, events and partnerships that are available to and target children, young people and their families who live, work, study and play in Whitehorse.
How will this plan impact me on a day-to-day level?
The Municipal Early Years and Youth Plans play a vital role in developing appropriate services and programs aimed at supporting children, young people and their families on a day-to-day basis.
Did Whitehorse have a similar plan in the past?
Whitehorse City Council has produced several iterations of the Municipal Early Years and Youth Plans since 2006 – these Plans have helped to shape Council’s role in supporting the lives of children, young people, and families who work, live, study and play in Whitehorse.
Did Council achieve any positive outcomes from previous Municipal Early Years and Youth Plans?
Yes, the previous Plan/s have informed and assisted Council’s work in the development of key services, activities, events and partnerships that have had a positive impact on the lives of children, young people and their families who live, work, study, and play in Whitehorse.
Who should I contact if concerned about a child’s safety?
If a child is in immediate danger or the incident relates to child sexual or physical abuse, you must call 000
You can report any child safety concerns, to Council via the Child Safety Incident Report Form or phone 03 9262 6334.