Meet our team
The Maribyrnong Youth Services team is based at Phoenix Youth Hub and supports the diverse needs of young people aged 12-25 who live, work, study, or play in the City of Maribyrnong.
Guided by a community development approach, the team works collaboratively across sectors to enhance young people’s health, wellbeing, participation, and sense of belonging. Our service model integrates direct program delivery, capacity building, and strategic partnerships, through:
- Phoenix Youth Hub: A central, accessible, youth-friendly space offering a broad range of programs, events, services, information and resources
- Place-based: mobile, targeted initiatives across City of Maribyrnong that meet young people where they are – in schools, community spaces, local events and public areas
All Maribyrnong Youth Services staff can be contacted at 03 9091 4700 or by email phoenix@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au
Meet our teams
Below we introduce you to our teams:
Youth Services Coordinator
Meet Katie
Katie our Coordinator of Youth Services and Partnerships.
Some of the things Katie can chat to you about are:
- Maribyrnong Strategy for Children, Young People and their Families 2030
- Partnerships and collaborations
- Employment opportunities
- General enquires
Resources and Partnerships Team
Meet Ryan
Ryan is our Team Leader of Youth Partnerships and Resources, and can chat to you about:
- Partnerships and collaborations
- Phoenix Youth Hub initiatives
- General enquiries
Ryan's preferred pronouns are He/Him and he is available Monday to Friday.
Meet Leanne
Leanne is our Youth Partnerships Lead, and can chat to you about:
- Partnerships and support for local youth projects
- Use and bookings at Phoenix Youth Hub
- General promotion and social media
- General enquiries
Leanne's pronouns are She/Her and she is available Monday to Thursday.
Meet Bonnie
Bonnie is our Youth Resources Officer, and can chat to you about:
- Use and bookings at Phoenix Youth Hub
- Payment enquiries
- General enquiries
Bonnie's preferred pronouns are She/Her and she is available Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.
Meet Maisa
Maisa is our Youth Resources Officer, and can chat to you about:
- Use and bookings at Phoenix Youth Hub
- Payment enquiries
- General enquiries
Maisa's preferred pronouns are She/Her and she is available Tuesday and Friday.
Programs and Events Team
Meet Dalila
Dalila is our Programs and Events Team Leader and is on hand to chat to you about things like:
- Youth programs and events
- Youth support and referral
- Partnerships and collaboration
- General enquiries
Dalila's preferred pronouns are She/Her and she is available from Monday to Friday.
Meet Caitlyn
Caitlyn is our Youth Development Lead and is available to chat about:
- Maribyrnong Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC)
- Youth participation initiatives
- Pathways to employment
- Youth support and referral
Caitlyn's preferred pronouns are She/Her and she is available from Monday to Friday.
Meet Molly
Molly is our Youth Engagement and Outreach Lead and is available to chat about:
- Maribyrnong Amplify committee and events
- Schools and education
- LGBTQIA+ Initiatives
- Gender equity
- Youth support and referral
Molly's preferred pronouns are She/Her and she is available from Tuesday to Friday.
Meet Emma
Emma is our Youth Development Officer and is always happy to talk to you about:
- Phoenixallages gigs
- Music and arts events and programs
- School Holiday programs
Emma's preferred pronouns are She/Her and she is available Monday to Friday.
Meet Saliah
Saliah is our Youth Project Worker and he can help out with things like:
- Big Bang Sport and Rec program
- Youth for Nature program
- Braybrook Drop In program
Saliah's preferred pronouns are He/Him and he is available on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Meet Gloria
Gloria is our Learner Driver Project Officer, you can speak with Gloria to find out more about:
- L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program
- Volunteering opportunities
Gloria's pronouns are Sher/Her and she is available Monday, Wednesday and Thursday.