My Place youth centre

About the facility

My Place is a facility for young people aged 12 to 24. 

It has: 

• 8 computers with free internet access for young people during opening hours (1pm to 5.00pm).
• Information and advice about health and wellbeing, education and training, drugs and alcohol and more for young people, parents and professionals. 
• specialised support services and education programs.

Our location and contact details

Address

5-7 Main Street, Pakenham 

Phone

1800 496 884

Email

myplace@cardinia.vic.gov.au 

Services at MyPlace

Services that usually operate at My Place may be doing so in a reduced capacity or providing services online. For more information contact My Place on 1800 496 884 or view the Youth Services Directory.

• headspace – Mental health and wellbeing, couselling or family support for young people aged 12-24 years). Youth-friendly Intake Worker is available on Tuesdays.
• Monash Health Community Youth and Family team – Confidential counselling service for young people aged 12-25 years.
• Oakwood School – Provides learning opportunities for students (10–18 years) who have disengaged from school or where mainstream schooling does not meet their needs.
• South Eastern Centre Against Sexual Assault – 24-hour crisis response and support services.
• Taskforce - Youth outreach for young people and families with complex support needs (10-24 years). Skills First Reconnect provides participants (17 years and over) with support in further education, training and employment. 
• Centrelink  - can help you access information, payments and services if you are having a difficult time accessing mainstream department services.
• Australian College of Higher Education  a program that focuses on improving your literacy and numeracy skills with employment focused training and a Coach to provide one on one support individually and/or in small group sessions.

Room hire

Rooms at My Place can be hired for youth-focused meetings, services or programs.