About Jimmy’s Youth Wellbeing Sanctuary

Jimmy’s Youth Wellbeing Sanctuary is focused on empowering young people to improve their wellbeing through education, connection, holistic treatments and experiences. Jimmy's is located in Rosebud on the Mornington Peninsula. The building is owned by Jimmy’s Foundation and programs are run by YMCA Youth Services, part of YMCA Victoria (also known as ‘the Y’).

After operating on the Mornington Peninsula for more than a decade, the Y’s programs now have a new permanent home that is big, bright and welcoming for all – at Jimmy’s Youth Wellbeing Sanctuary.

Our primary focus is to help young people gain control of themselves as they navigate the challenges and changes in circumstance they face through their teenage years. Jimmy’s celebrates diversity and provides a safe space for young people of all backgrounds to access a range of wellbeing services delivered by the Y.

Services

  • Residential retreats: two nights to one week stays
  • After school programs: four days per week
  • Wellness practitioner program: including Reiki, acupuncture and naturopathy (by appointment)
  • Mental health first aid course training (by appointment)

Our services are free to young people most in need, living in or around the Mornington Peninsula.

Adults accessing our services can do so for a donation that will support free access for our young people.

Both Jimmy’s and the Y are not-for-profit organisations who rely on government financial support and community donations.

For more information contact Jimmy's.

Jimmy's Youth Wellbeing Sanctuary

School holiday programs

We've planned a variety of fun activities these school holidays for young people to enjoy.

April school holiday program

For young people aged 10 to 17 years old.

Date Time Activity Price
Tuesday 2 April 10:00am - 4:00pm Enchanted Maze Gardens  $30.00 per young person. Lunch provided.
Wednesday 3 April 11:00am - 4:00pm Roller Blading at Skate World $22.00 per young person. BYO lunch or money to purchase.

Session times TBC Night movie (TBC) at Rosebud Cinema $12.00 per ticket. BYO snacks.
Thursday 4 April 10:00am - 4:00pm Peninsula Hot Springs $30.00 per young person. Lunch provided.

Please email jessica.king@ymca.org.au for an enrolment form.

Four night adventure break

During these school holidays, your teenage boy can take a four-night adventure break with us on the peninsula. This is a bespoke program with limited spaces.

When: Monday 8 April to Friday 12 April 2024

Price: $975.00 ($195.00 per day)

What's included:

  • Three nutritional meals per day and snacks
  • Accommodation at Jimmy’s Youth Wellbeing Sanctuary
  • Outdoor activities including bike skills, canoeing, mountain bike riding, outdoor challenge and giant swing (all activities led by Outdoor Ed Professionals)
  • Daily holistic therapies and activities

For more information or to register your interest, please contact Jess King at jessica.king@ymca.org.au or call 0432 492 537.