Tuesday, 4 February 2025

 Chris COUZENS (Geelong) (15:58): The Geelong youth hub, now known as the Nest, was recently opened in central Geelong by the Minister for Youth. The Allan government has provided funding to ensure the Nest becomes a reality, along with the support of the City of Greater Geelong. It was fantastic to see so many young people turn out for that opening. The Nest is going to be so much more than just a physical hub; it will be a place of warmth and stability for young people in the Geelong region to connect, come up with new ideas and get involved. Young people told me that that is what they wanted – a central hub – and they told me they wanted a say in what it looks like and what it offers. They have played a critical role in creating the Nest with the support of the City of Greater Geelong youth support officers.