Leisure services
Being engaged in structured and supervised activities or hobbies could potentially reduce the risk of alcohol and other drug use by young people. Find out more about structured leisure activities for youth, including a summary of what they do and contact details.
About the organisation: The FReeZA program is a youth development program that provides opportunities for young Victorians aged 12-25 across metropolitan, regional and rural Victoria to access live music events and other cultural, recreational and artistic events that are drug, alcohol and smoke-free in supervised and safe venues.
Available resources: There are 70 FReeZA committees across the state that people can volunteer at, and that stage events across Victoria.
Target Audience: Peers.
About the organisation: Reclink Australia provides evidence-based sport and art programs to disadvantaged Australians to create socially inclusive, life-changing opportunities. In partnership with more than 390 community organisations, Reclink Australia’s programs create pathways to improved health and wellbeing, education and employment outcomes for all participants.
Available resources: Various sports and arts programs across Australia.
Target Audience: Peers. Individuals. Youth workers
About the organisation: A not-for-profit organisation that provides young people with the opportunity to participate in various activities such as camps, community recreation and sporting facilities, swimming pools, and youth services. They also provide programs such as youth leadership programs, and the Bridge program which includes mentoring, training and employment opportunities for young people who have been in custody.
Available resources: The website primarily offers information on sports, recreation, youth programs, camps and community recreation, as well as how to get involved and the various locations across Australia.
Target Audience: Peers. Individuals.
About the organisation: The Good Sports program is available at no cost to sporting clubs nationwide and has been shown to reduce harm, positively influence health behaviours, strengthen club membership and boost participation.
Available resources: The website has various resources available to Good Sports clubs to help them implement policies and change club culture.
Target Audience: Sports Clubs
About the organisation: Local Government youth services offer communities access to youth and family programs and support and recreational activities. Every local council has a website that provides information on what services are provided in their area.
Available resources: Various services are offered to support young people in their municipality and provide them with opportunities to connect with other young people, such as:
- counselling services
- drug and alcohol services
- skate parks
- youth-oriented festivals
- neighbourhood houses
- sports programs
- youth-based advisory councils.
Target Audience: Young people (individual). Students/Peers. Community members.