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Two people participating in a collaborative art activity on a wall covered with large sheets of paper, drawing and writing under the title '2023 Wish Wall.' A child in a yellow shirt and blue shorts draws colorful animals, while an adult adds text and images. The wall includes various illustrations and messages.

The Hub Northland

2022 & 2023 | The Hub Northland, Preston

The Hub Northland is part of Darebin City Council youth services. It is a vibrant drop-in centre offering free programs & services to young people aged 12 to 25 who live, work, study or play in Darebin. 

We have had the pleasure of hosting a range of weekly spaces each term at the Hub, such as ‘Collage & Chill, Time to Make and Calm & Craft for around 2 years.

These programs offered young people:

  • a safe space to be outside of home for a couple of hours

  • a relaxed & warm environment to experiment with art materials

  • pressure-free play for the sake of play

  • an opportunity to chat with trained Art Therapists about what’s going on their lives

  • a different and creative way to connect with social workers and other staff who join.

Promotional poster for "Time to Make" art sessions aimed at individuals aged 12 to 25 in the Darebin Council area. Sessions are on Tuesday afternoons, 14 June to 5 July, at 'The Hub' Northland. Activities include using pastels, paints, textas, pencils, and more to explore the theme of 'time.'
Person creating a collage with magazine cutouts, scissors, and craft supplies on a table.
"Calm & Craft" poster with cloudy sky background. Promotes free art sessions on Tuesdays from 3 PM to 5 PM for ages 12-25, at Northland. Featured dates: 21 Feb, 28 Feb, 7 Mar, 14 Mar, 21 Mar, 28 Mar. Organized by Caya Art Space.
People at a craft table with scissors, paper, and colored pencils
Event poster for 'Collage & Chill' by Darebin Youth Services at CAYA Art Space. Brown torn paper background with text advertising free events on May 17, 24, 31, and June 7 for ages 12-25 in Darebin Council at The Hub Northland.