What can you expect?
The Young Men’s program targets young men aged 12-25 from the public housing estates and provides space for young men to play sports, create music and connect with their peers. Normally our weekly programs would run face to face but at the moment we are using online platforms to deliver them. Currently we are running a ‘Meet the Artist/Athlete Series’ that connects young men with local talent such as musicians and athletes to provide guidance in particular industries and fields. Furthermore, we run weekly online games nights where the young men can compete with their peers and can win great prizes. For all program info and youth focused opportunities we suggest young people follow our Instagram Pages: @youngmens_thedrum, @thedrum.melb
The Young Men’s team also provides wellbeing check ins and delivers essential/feel good care packages to young men whilst they are in lockdown. We can also link vulnerable families who are in isolation into Drummond Street Services food relief and financial aid program.
Due to the rise of Covid-19 Cases in our communities and City of Melbourne, we may revert to our fun online programs when the situation arises.
Can we help you attend?
If you are shy you can give us a holla and one of our friendly Youth Workers will help you feel comfortable and welcome.
Getting there:
The North Melbourne Community Centre is located at 49/53 Buncle Street North Melbourne off Boundary Road.
You can use these Public Transportation options to get there:
- The 402 bus stops on Macaulay Road, near the Melrose Street shops
- 5 minute walk from the Macaulay train station
- 10 minute walk from tram 57 at the Boundary road stop (near 7Eleven).
Is permission required?
Short answer – yes. Click on this link to complete simple registration form.
ALSO – You can just turn up and meet other young people. If you start attending regularly we will ask you to complete a registration form.
Why do you need to complete a registration form?
the drum’s registration form should have all the deets you and you parent/guardian or carer need.
The form outlines what the activities are, including our and your responsibilities.
We also need emergency contact details, we usually don’t need to use them, but just in case we need to contact your parent, guardian or carer.
The form also helps us know any spiritual, health and well-being needs you may have.
If you are under 18 the registration form needs to be signed by your parent, carer or guardian to complete registration form.
If you are over 18 you can sign this for yourself but we’ll still need some emergency contact details.
We absolutely keep your information confidential and we respect your privacy.
If you want to be super organised and bring the registration form on your first visit to the program click here. Otherwise, we can provide a paper copy when you attend the program.
Young Men’s Program- North Melbourne is proudly funded by the City of Melbourne