Glenorchy Youth Hub to provide safe space for young people

Young people in Glenorchy will soon have access to a dedicated space to connect, access support and take part in activities, with the opening of the new Glenorchy Youth Hub later this year.

Located in the former Salvation Army building in Terry Street, the hub has been made possible through funding from the Tasmanian Community Fund alongside a private bequest.

Glenorchy City Council Mayor Sue Hickey said the centrally located hub would provide an important base for youth engagement programs and services.

“The hub is located right in the middle of Glenorchy’s CBD and will be an excellent location for the council’s youth engagement officers to deliver programs as well as being a central point for kids and young people to gather,” she said.

“We know how important it is for young people to have access to safe places to gather as well as support programs and activities that help them stay engaged in the community.”

Mayor Hickey said the new space would enhance the work already being delivered by the council’s youth engagement and community development teams.

“Now they will have a dedicated space to do this from, providing a place young people can go, find someone to talk to or simply spend time in a welcoming environment,” she said.

Tasmanian Community Fund Chair Kym Goodes said the project reflected the importance of investing in young people and their communities.

“Providing support for young people, particularly in the City of Glenorchy, is critically important,” she said.

“This project creates exactly the kind of opportunity young people need, a welcoming place in the heart of their community available when connection and support matter most.”

The Glenorchy Youth Hub is expected to officially open on 1 July 2026.