An East Geelong Future U youth open-day plan

Use this guide when the useful question is whether one free visit can help a young person compare local supports, not whether to attend another general expo. The official City of Greater Geelong event page lists Future U - a genU Youth Open Day at Eastern Hub, 285A McKillop Street, East Geelong, on Wednesday 30 September 2026 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm.

The source-backed value is the mix of support areas in one place. The page says the open day is designed for young people aged 15 to 24, along with families, carers, educators and support networks. It describes employment pathways, training opportunities, disability and wellbeing supports, social connection programs and community participation opportunities. That makes the event useful for a household or support worker trying to turn a broad question such as what next after school, work or a support change into a more practical conversation.

Plan it as an information-gathering visit. Bring the questions that usually get lost between websites: what program is suitable now, what requires eligibility or referral, what can start later, and who to contact after the day. The official page says visitors can connect directly with genU staff, ask questions, access information and take part in interactive activities, gaming experiences, challenges and hands-on demonstrations. Treat those details as a reason to allow enough time, not as a promise that every service area will be available at the exact moment you arrive.

Access details are straightforward but still worth checking before leaving. The City page says the event is free, open to everyone regardless of ability, and registration is essential. It also lists free parking available on site, a registration-before-the-event prize draw for a $100 Visa gift card, the Connect Team contact, a genU link, and facilities including catering or dining, change room facilities, children's activities, first aid, parking, seating or viewing areas, toilets, undercover areas and wheelchair accessibility.

This is a practical East Geelong guide because the reader can decide who should attend and what to ask before spending a weekday at the open day. The source supports the event name, date, time, address, free cost, registration requirement, age focus, intended audiences, support categories, activity format, contact details and listed facilities. It does not prove individual eligibility, appointment availability, final staff roster, exact activity schedule, transport suitability, wait times or that the prize draw will be relevant to every attendee. Recheck the official page close to 30 September and let it override this guide if access, timing or registration details change.