Young People

Knox City Council Youth Services and CityLife Church are offering an opportunity for parents to attend two evenings (just one or both) by Steve Biddulph. Raising Boys (Monday 20 May, 2019) and Raising Girls (Thursday 23 May, 2019).

Steve Biddulph is one of the world’s best known parent educators. A psychologist for over 30 years, his books – including Raising Boys, Raising Girls and The complete secrets of Happy Children – are in over 4 million homes worldwide. But it’s his live talks that have affected parents most deeply, attracting over 130,000 mums, dads and grandparents across 32 countries.

For all further information, and to book online visit Knox Parent Information Sessions. Please note: We regret that babies and children cannot be admitted to either presentations!

The Knox Youth Services Resource Guide is a resource designed for schools, agencies, general practitioners and workers that provide support and guidance to young people between the ages of 10 – 25 years in Knox.

This new guide has been developed and produced in a Poster (A2) format and a Booklet format. If you would like a copy of the Resource Guide in Poster format or booklet format, contact Megan Parker, Youth Administrative Officer on 9298 8000 or email megan.parker@knox.vic.gov.au to arrange pick up or delivery.

The Knox Youth Services Resource Guide in Poster or Booklet format, can be seen as a downloadable link via Information for Workers and Teachers

Masked is a short film created and produced by a group of incredible LGBTIQ+ young people aged 15 - 18 years. The young people were supported by Knox City Council's Youth Services team and Momentum Studios Australia.

The film is the story of High Schooler, Zoe, struggling to come out as a trans man. After knowing who they truly are for a while, Zoe finds themself fatigued by their fear of whether others will accept them or not.

To view the film visit YouTube

A resource for parents and carers to help ensure that their child has everything they need to start school, learn and realise their potential.

There are always additional costs for families when children start, or return to school each year, and the aim of this guide is to help inform you about the different costs of education and assist you to manage these.

Simply working out and understanding these costs, and how to reduce them can be overwhelming. This guide is here to assist you.You can read it all at once or dip into it when needed!

Download a copy of the guide by visiting Ardoch. Remember to choose Victoria!

For information or to download the Plan, view our Knox Youth Strategic Plan 2012-2017 page.

The Knox Youth Services brochure provides an outline of our Programs and Services for Young People, Programs and Services for Families, Parents and Carers and Schools, Agencies and others that are advocating for Young People. Download the KYS brochure below.

For further information in regards to these services, please browse our other pages or call Knox Youth Services on 9298 8000, email youth@knox.vic.gov.au or drop into our Youth Information Centre, Monday to Thursday between 1pm and 5pm.