New Youth Hub in Tewantin to provide safe space for young people

The Noosa Youth Connect Hub has opened at Tait-Duke Cottage in Tewantin offering young people a dynamic new space to meet and hang out. 

Ampersand will perform at the November 1 Youth Hub launch party.

The venue will host a Name This Space Launch Party with music, art, food, and other activities on Friday, November 1, to mark the opening of a safe and inclusive environment for Noosa’s youth.

Designed by young people, the Hub will be open every week on Thursdays (4-8pm), Fridays (4-8pm), and Saturdays (12-5pm), as a welcoming space where young people aged 12-17 can relax, and connect with their peers.

Director Community Services for Noosa Council, Kerri Contini, said that being designed by young people for young people ensured it meets their needs and reflects their interests.

"The Hub is a place where young people can hang out, access services, and build relationships in an environment they’ve designed," Ms Contini said.

"Our young people need a place that understands their unique challenges and aspirations."

Ms Contini said the facility was designed to fulfil a gap locally in safe, accessible places where young people can seek help and engage with essential services.

The Noosa Youth Connect Hub aims to fill that gap by offering access to health, well-being, educational, and social services, fostering both personal growth and community connection with support from community partners such as Headspace, YouTurn, and PCYC.

"By offering an after-hours location where young people can connect, grow, and shape the space to fit their needs, the Youth Hub is a vital resource for both young people and the wider community," Ms Contini added.

At the launch young people have a chance to view the space, provide feedback and ideas for what the Hub should be named.

The pilot hub serves as a stepping-stone toward shaping future youth services across the region. The feedback and involvement of young people will be key to understanding their needs, aspirations and priorities in developing relevant services.

"Your voice and experiences matter. This space is designed to evolve with the needs of our young people, helping to build a community where youth thrive," said Ms Contini.

The opening party for the Noosa Youth Connect Hub will take place on Friday, November 1, from 4pm to 8pm. The event will include music, art, food, and a variety of fun activities designed to showcase the new space and welcome Noosa’s youth.

For more information on the Noosa Youth Connect Hub and the upcoming launch event, visit Council's website.