What We Do

The VYMA is committed to supporting safe, consistent, quality and sustainable youth mentoring. We work with local and state governments, philanthropic organisations, businesses and youth mentoring providers.

The VYMA Value

  • Delivers unique resources, tools, training and consultation
  • Promotes quality and excellence across mentoring programs
  • Responsive to the needs of youth mentoring programs and supporters

The VYMA Difference

  • Provides a voice for all Victorian youth mentoring programs
  • Represents the entire spread of youth mentoring, including community and school based programs
  • Supports programs across metropolitan and rural areas

The VYMA Experience

  • Expert knowledge
  • Practical & relevant advice
  • Quality online resources
  • Program referral service
  • Access to networks & professional development
  • A one-stop shop for youth mentoring providers


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Meet a program

Strengthening Colac Communities

I aim to reconnect the young, isolated people from the Colac area with their wider community through the use of inspirational community mentors who will work with them mainly during exciting monthly activities to identify goals and work towards achieving these goals. I also offer my young people access to drug and alcohol training.

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