There’s lots to do at the Hub, including Nintendo Switch gaming, pool, table tennis, board games, a mini library, a music room (the studio) and a computer lab. You can also use our free Wi-Fi, catch up on your study, just hang out, or get some support and advice from our experienced youth team. Various youth programs also run out of the Hub.
The Youth Hub is for young people aged 10 to 25. Parents and carers are also welcome to visit and discuss any concerns they may have about a young person in their care.
For more information when you arrive at the Youth Hub, look for one of our friendly youth workers wearing a City of Boroondara lanyard and name tag.
Opening hours and location
The Boroondara Youth Hub is located at Level 1, 360 Burwood Road, Hawthorn. We are in the same building as the Hawthorn Arts Centre, but have a separate entrance. To access the Hub, enter via the side of the building (as pictured), through the glass sliding door and up the rainbow stairs. Headspace Hawthorn is also located on Level 1, next to the Youth Hub.
Come and hang out with us:
- 12 pm (midday) to 6 pm, Monday to Friday
- 10 am to 6 pm during school holidays, Monday to Friday.
You can explore the Youth Hub virtually using the 3D map of the Hub in the Location details section on this page.
Accessibility and visiting the Youth Hub
To assist people of all abilities accessing our Hub, visitors can read our Access Key document below. This contains information on:
- how to get to the Hub
- the Hub's layout
- how to identify youth workers
- where the toilets are and their environmental specifications
- programs running at the Hub
- the experiences and accessible offerings available.
We also have our Social Story document below, which aims to assist visitors who may have:
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
- specific language disorders
- social communication difficulties
- cognitive delays and disability.
It provides a clear explanation and description of visiting the Hub, so you know what to expect.
Download our Access Key and Social Story
Contact us
For more information about the Hub, email [email protected] or call (03) 9278 4608.
To learn more about us and what's happening at the Hub:
- sign up to our mailing list
- follow the Boroondara Youth Facebook page
- follow the Boroondara Youth Instagram account.
You can also contact our team to talk through your personal situation on (03) 9278 4608 between 10 am and 6 pm, Monday to Friday. If you prefer to have a youth worker contact you, then you can complete our Support and referral form.
Contacting our team is a free service. All calls and correspondence are confidential and handled by our experienced youth workers.