Young people are an important part of the Huon Valley community.
This page lists youth specific services offered in the Huon Valley by the Huon Valley Council and other professional services and community groups.
For more information on youth services provided within the Huon Valley please contact Esther (she/her), the Council’s Youth Development Officer.
Ph: (03) 6264 9446
E: youth@huonvalley.tas.gov.au
For more information and up to date activities, please go to the 12 to 24: Huon Valley Youth Facebook or Insta pages.
Youth feedback form
Youth Services
The Huon Valley Council believes in connecting youth with trusted professional services. Below is a list of services offered within the Huon Valley and surrounds that are recommended by youth.
If you need immediate support, we recommend the following:
Kids Helpline
1800 551 800
Headspace
1800 650 890
Lifeline
13 11 14
Huon Valley Youth Working Group
Last year saw the transformation of the Huon Valley Youth Committee into the Huon Valley Youth Working Group. The group was created to support, educate, and celebrate youth in the Huon Valley. They worked on some amazing projects in 2022 which included:
- The creation of the 12 to 24: Huon Valley Youth brand
- Social media campaigns around drugs, tobacco, and alcohol use which you can see on the Facebook and Insta pages
- A youth mental health forum/panel
Expressions of interest are now open for the 2023 working group! Scroll back up for the form!
Mental Health Week 2020 - 6 steps to having a conversation
In conjunction with the Mental Health Council of Tasmania for Mental Health Week 2020, the Huon Valley Youth Committee created the 6 steps to having a conversation campaign. Check it out below!
Talking about mental health can be difficult, so here are six steps to help you along the way.
Youth Clubs & Groups
There are a variety of groups that youth can join and take part in.
This includes, but is not limited to sporting clubs, youth groups and other clubs.