Meet our teams

Phoenix Youth Centre Building

The Maribyrnong Youth Services team (the Team) is based at Phoenix Youth Centre and we provide services for young people in the City of Maribyrnong.

We are a small dynamic group of industry professionals who are committed to ensuring that young people continue to have a voice throughout Council, and we aim to influence policy and decision making to achieve the best possible outcomes for young people.

Meet our teams

Below we introduce you to our teams:


Youth Services and Partnerships

Meet Dalila

Dalila is our Acting Coordinator of Youth Services and Partnerships.

Some of the things Dalila can chat to you about are:

  • Maribyrnong Strategy for Children, Young People and their Families 2030
  • Partnerships and collaborations
  • Employment opportunities
  • General enquires

Dalila's preferred pronouns are She/Her and she is available from Monday to Friday.


Resources and Facility Team

Meet Bonnie

Bonnie is our acting Team Leader for Resources and Facility, and can chat to you about:

  • Use and bookings at Phoenix Youth Centre
  • General promotion and social media
  • General enquiries

Bonnie's preferred pronouns are She/Her and she is available from Monday to Thursday.

Meet Gloria

Gloria is our Learner Driver Project Officer, You can speak with Gloria to find out more about:

  • L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program Monday, Wednesday and Thursday's.

Meet Saliah

Saliah is our Youth Project Worker and he can help out with things like:

  • Big Bang Sport and Rec program
  • Programs at Braybrook

Saliah's preferred pronouns are He/Him and he is available on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.


Advocacy and Planning Stream

Meet Leanne

Leanne is our acting Advocacy and Planning Stream Leader and is on hand to chat to you about things like:

  • Youth Participation Initiatives
  • Partnerships and collaborations

Leanne's preferred pronouns are She/Her and she is available from Monday to Thursday.

Meet Caitlyn

Caitlyn is our Youth Participation and Advocacy Officer and is available to chat about:

  • Maribyrnong Youth Advisory Committee (MYAC)
  • Youth Participation Initiatives

Caitlyn's preferred pronouns are She/Her and she is available from Mondays to Fridays.

Meet Emma

Emma is our Youth Development Officer and is always happy to talk to you about:

  • Phoenix Productions - FReeZA
  • Phoenix Gallery
  • Arts and events for young people

Emma's preferred pronouns are She/Her and she is available Mondays to Fridays.