About

We primarily do this with annual camps and one-day events throughout the year where we equip youth and their leaders to continue to grow in and serve Christ every day in their local churches and youth groups. These events bring youth from all across the state together to encounter the Gospel, be encouraged, and build positive friendships in a safe environment.

In addition to the many volunteer leaders recruited for each camp or event, we are overseen by the Youth and Children's Committee (the PYCC) of the Presbyterian Church of Victoria (PCV) and our Youth & Children's Worker.

Hi, I'm Nick! I currently serve as the Youth & Children’s Worker (YCW) for the PCV. Before entering this ministry, I worked as a teacher in both Australia and England.

I am currently based in Warrnambool, a beautiful coastal city, where I also serve as an Elder at the Warrnambool Presbyterian Church. Outside of my church and ministry work, I enjoy running, traveling, and spending time with friends. I believe life is richer when we invest in relationships and enjoy God’s creation together.

I am truly grateful for the opportunity to serve in this role, and I look forward to seeing how God will continue to use this ministry to help children and youth across Victoria grow in their personal relationship with Jesus.

Hi, I'm Liza! I currently serve as the Assistant to the Youth & Children's Worker (AYCW), working alongside Nick and the PYCC to bring the Word of God to young people in Victoria.

I am currently based in Ballarat, and worship at Grace Ballarat Presbyterian Church. Outside of my work, I enjoy spending time with family and friends, reading, and finding opportunities to learn new things. I am awed by the breadth of God's created world and believe that He reveals Himself more and more as we experience his creation.

I have been involved in PYV's ministry over the last 13 years as a youth participant, and later as a volunteer leader. I am grateful to God for the opportunity to share in this important Gospel ministry again and support the work of the YCW and PYCC in reaching youth and children with the life-changing message of Jesus.

Partnerships

As part of the PCV, we work alongside local churches, volunteer leaders and other gospel-minded organisations to invest in youth ministry.

PKV

Presbyterian Kids Victoria (PKV) is the PYCC's children's ministry, running one-day kids events and leaders' training throughout the year to equip kids and their leaders to continue to grow in and serve Christ every day in their local churches, and to be inspired by the gospel as it transforms lives all across the world.

METRO

The Ministry Equipping, Training & Recruiting Organisation (METRO) facilitates one-to-one traineeships in partnership with local churches. They aim to assist churches as they invest in training young people for gospel ministry and help people determine how God might be equipping and calling them to serve Him in the future.

The YouthMETRO traineeship is excellent preparation for becoming a PYV leader. During the traineeship, the YouthMETRO Summer Intensive is held at PYV Summer Camp.

Safe Church Unit

We take child safety seriously, and we are committed to making our camps and events positive experiences for everyone involved. The Safe Church Unit (SCU) establishes safe policies, conduct and guidelines for all churches and organisations within the denomation, in line with scripture and Victorian state law.