THERE is concern about the future of Proserpine's Youth Space due to funding.

The Guardian understands there was a meeting between Youth Space and Whitsunday Regional Council representatives last week at which the matter of ongoing funding was discussed.

Youth Space president Phoebe Tucker said the service needed input from the state and federal governments.

"All we're after is sustainability to service our youth," Ms Tucker said.

"I think it's their (council's) responsibility to work with us and support youth in the community.

"However, I do want to emphasise all levels of government should be invested in this."

Ms Tucker said council advised the committee that the state and federal governments needed to invest more in the region's youth.

"I acknowledge funding is difficult," she said. "We also thank council for their support for 14 years, but we

do have to question why they don't think it's their responsibility.

Whitsunday Mayor Jennifer Whitney confirmed the meeting had taken place but said no decision had yet been made.

"Council received a confidential briefing from Proserpine Youth Space representatives last Wednesday (but) no decision has been made by council on any of the issues raised during the briefing," she said.

Youth Space is a non-government organisation supported by Whitsunday Regional Council and the Department of Communities.

It provides support services to Proserpine youth aged from 12-17, and has done so since 1999 through providing after school activities, workshops, talent shows and school holiday activities.

Ms Tucker said the service was important because the needs of youth in the Proserpine community were critical.

Ms Tucker told the Guardian the council verbally informed her in late July that the council's support for the lease would cease at Youth Space's current office space on Proserpine's Main Street.

"Over two months later, we still do not have formal confirmation," she

said.

"We're currently seeking more committee members too, but that's put on hold because our future is uncertain."

State Labor candidate for Whitsunday and Youth Space committee member Bronwyn Taha said everyone needed to come together to secure the service's future.

"Proserpine Youth Space is an asset to our community," she said.

"There is no doubt that we need to ensure that all levels of government work together to produce a positive and prompt outcome."

State Member for Whitsunday Jason Costigan said Youth Space was doing great things for the community.

"Youth Space is a great local organisation that is doing some great things for our youth and if anything, I'll be arguing the case for more funding, not less."

Federal Member for Dawson George Christensen said it was concerning that Youth Space could lose funding.

"It's important to provide these services," he said.

Mr Christensen said he had been in discussions with national youth mental health foundation Headspace to expand its presence formally into Proserpine and other areas of the Whitsundays.

"It's important to provide these services," Mr Christensen said.