Youth Fest In The West 2023

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WE’RE CELEBRATING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE WHOLE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER!

Brimbank Youth Fest is a celebration of young people aged 10 to 25.

Throughout September, a variety of events and activities will be organised all across the state, giving young Victorians a chance to express their ideas and views and act on issues that affect their lives.

Victorian Youth Fest is a lot of fun and a time to celebrate the many positive contributions that young people make to their communities –including our own.

In Brimbank, we’ve put together an awesome line-up of events that recognise, celebrate and support the unique and inspiring young people in our local community.

All events and activities in this publication are open to all young people aged 10 to 25 unless otherwise specified. For other events happening in Victoria during Youth Fest, visit https://bit.ly/vicyouthfest2023

Brimbank Youth Services and their partners respectfully acknowledge and recognise the Wurundjeri and Bunurong People as the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we host our Youth Fest celebrations and pay our respects to their Elders past, present and future.

CONTACT US

For general enquiries about Brimbank Youth Fest, please contact Brimbank Youth Services

P 9249 4000

E bys@brimbank.vic.gov.au

For venue and event-specific enquiries, please contact the venue/s directly.

Brimbank Learning Futures

(Visy Cares Hub)

Y 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine

Î 9249 4116

Deer Park Library

Y 4 Neale Road, Deer Park

Î 9249 4660

Errington Reserve

Y 309A Main Road East, St Albans

✉ Sport@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium

Y Stadium Dr, Keilor Park

Î 9249 4754

St Albans Community Centre (STACC) & The Bowery Theatre

Y 33 Princess Street, St Albans

Î 9249 4600

Sunshine Library

Y 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine

Î 9249 4640

Sydenham Library

Y 1 Station Street, Watergardens Town Centre, Taylors Lakes

Î 9249 4680

Sydenham Neighbourhood House

Y Level 1, 1 Station Street, Watergardens Town Centre, Taylors Lakes

Î 9249 4224

The Youth Junction (Visy Cares Hub)

Y 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine

Î 9091 8200

West Sunshine Community Centre

Y 25 Kermeen Street, Sunshine West

Î 9249 4555

1-30 SEP Lighting Up Errington ERRINGTON RESERVE, ST ALBANS

The sports oval and multipurpose soccer and basketball courts will be lit from sundown to 9pm, on Wednesdays and Sundays up until the end of September.

The energy-efficient LEDs, which significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions, energy usage and costs, can be scheduled to allow for extended use of the community facilities. Registration not required. ✉ Sport@brimbank.vic.gov.au

MONDAY 4 SEP Food Handling course

BRIMBANK LEARNING FUTURES (VISY CARES HUB)

9.30am-3pm Thinking of working in hospitality? Get your food handling certificate on us! Participants who complete the training will have the chance to practice their new skills by volunteering at our other Youth Fest events. Get qualified and get experience! Bookings are essential, register to secure your spot at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-handle-food

MONDAY 4 SEP Casual Pickup Basketball

KEILOR BASKETBALL NETBALL STADIUM

1-3pm Free open shoot-around sessions at Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium every Monday from 1-3pm in September for basketball. Bring your own basketball. Have fun and improve your game! Keen to join? Please fill out our expression of interest form at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-casual4

TUESDAYWEDNESDAY

5-6 SEP

9.30am-3.30pm

Ready

Set Work Barista

(Two Day Program

Tues 5 Sep - Wed 6 Sep)

THE YOUTH JUNCTION

Ready Set Work Barista is a practical course designed to prepare people for work in the vibrant café scene or further training. This is a non-accredited course open to young people not enrolled in mainstream secondary school. You'll learn how to make a range of coffees using a commercial coffee machine. Participants will receive a statement of participation.

Registrations for this event are essential, please complete our enquiry form at: https://bit.ly/brimbank-barista

THURSDAY 7 SEP

3-5pm

Afterschool hangs: Collage with Callum

ST ALBANS COMMUNITY CENTRE (STACC)

Join our afterschool art group for free weekly art and craft sessions, music and pizza!

Drop in anytime between 3-5pm on a Thursday to take your mind off school, have a bite to eat, and get into some art-making with friends. Suitable for high school students.

There's no need to register for this event - if you'd like further info, please visit: https://bit.ly/brimbank-collage

Creative Arts

Employment

THURSDAY

7 SEP

4.30-6.30pm

2023 Queer Youth Formal Working Group

MYSTERY LOCATION - REVEALED ON REGISTRATION

Are you interested in planning the upcoming LGBTQIA+ Youth Formal? Then why not join the working group! Please register to secure your spot at: https://bit.ly-brimbank-formal

THURSDAY 7 SEP Community

Basketball Clinic

WEST SUNSHINE COMMUNITY CENTRE

Physical Activity

4.30-6pm Drop in to try organised full court scrimmage basketball with Clutch Sports and/or chill with friends, listen to music and enjoy a BBQ. For ages 12-16 years.

Bookings are essential, register to secure your spot at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-bball-clinic

MONDAY

11 SEP Casual Pickup Basketball

KEILOR BASKETBALL NETBALL STADIUM

Physical Activity

1-3pm Free open shoot-around sessions at Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium every Monday from 1-3pm in September for basketball. Bring your own basketball. Have fun and improve your game! Keen to join? Please fill out our expression of interest form at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-casual11

TUESDAY 12

SEP

6-8pm

WEDNESDAY 13 SEP

5-7pm

Creative Arts

The Hause of Crystal Queer present... Half Baked Open Mic Night

THE BOWERY THEATRE

Brimbank Youth Arts and The Hause of Crystal Queer team up to present a very special edition of Half Baked!

Are you 12-25 years old? Do you have some half-baked ideas floating around in your head? A half-written song? Whatever your half-baked idea is, our open mic is your opportunity to perform in a low-stakes performance showcase at STACC! Sign up now at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-open-mic

Getting on the Road Workshop

Life Skills

Want to know more about how to maintain your car, or to know what you should be looking for when you go out to buy one? Check out this hands-on workshop that will cover the basics of car maintenance, as well as some pointers on loans from the No Interest Loans Program and some legal tips on insurance and fines. Keen to join? Register at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-road

WEDNESDAY 13 SEP Tee Upcycle WERKshop

DEER PARK LIBRARY

2.30-4pm

Social

Join us for a special Chill & Chat session to celebrate Youth Fest at your local library. Bring along an old t-shirt, get those creative juices flowing to give it some new life while enjoying some pizza. All on us!

There's no need to register for this event - if you'd like further info, please visit: https://bit.ly/brimbank-upcycle-drp

BRIMBANK LEARNING FUTURES (VISY CARES HUB)

WEDNESDAY

13 SEP The House! Party

SYDENHAM

4-6pm

THURSDAY

A free youth event that's not to be missed! We'll be celebrating young people through music, dance, special performances, games, table tennis competion and food. Prizes and giveaways are also on offer. Bookings are encouraged, register to secure your spot at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-house

14 SEP Tee Upcycle WERKshop

3.30-4.30pm

Social

Join us for a special Chill & Chat session to celebrate Youth Fest at your local library. Bring along an old t-shirt, get those creative juices flowing to give it some new life while enjoying some pizza. All on us!

There's no need to register for this event - if you'd like further info, please visit: https://bit.ly/brimbank-upcycle-syd

MONDAY

18 SEP Casual Pickup Basketball

KEILOR BASKETBALL NETBALL STADIUM

Physical Activity

1-3pm

Free open shoot-around sessions at Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium every Monday from 1-3pm in September for basketball. Bring your own basketball. Have fun and improve your game! Keen to join?

Please fill out our expression of interest form at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-casual18

NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE

SYDENHAM LIBRARY

18 - 30

SEP VCE Drop-in Study Spaces

VARIOUS LOCATIONS (ACROSS DIFFERENT NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSES AND COMMUNITY CENTRES

various times

Dedicated study spaces for VCE students are available across Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres. You can do a group revision session or study by yourself for your upcoming exams. We'll provide healthy snacks and wellbeing packs to get you going. To see available study space and opening times near you, please visit:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-study

TUESDAY 19 SEP

Heartstopping...

LGBTQIA+ Viewing Party

Study Support LGBTQIA+

MYSTERY LOCATION - REVEALED ON REGISTRATION

9am-4pm Do you love a particular heartstopping LGBTQIA+ tv? Then why not join us for this viewing party of Season 2! Please contact the event host directly to RSVP. You can find our contact details at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-heartstopper

THURSDAY

21 SEP Mario Kart Championship

SUNSHINE LIBRARY

2-6pm Come and race the Rainbow Road for fun, prizes and bragging rights. The L2P team presents a Mario Kart Championship with a comp for ages 12-16 and 16-25. There will be food and drink provided for competitors and their cheer squads. Keen to join? Please register at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-mario-kart

THURSDAY 21 SEP

Drop-In Junior Volleyball (13-17 years)

KEILOR BASKETBALL NETBALL STADIUM

Physical Activity

1-3pm Junior Volleyball Session: Join us at Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium on Sep 21, 1-3 pm. Open to all aged 13-17. No previous experience required. Have a great time playing volleyball in a fun and supportive environment.

Keen to join? Please fill out our expression of interest form at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-jnr-volley

THURSDAY 21 SEP

Drop-In NetballLadies Only 16+

KEILOR BASKETBALL NETBALL STADIUM

Physical Activity

9.30-11am Join our ladies-only drop-in netball program at Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium. Suitable for ages 16-25, it offers a fun and inclusive environment for a casual game and light skills training. No experience required. Come and enjoy netball while making new friends. Keen to join? Please fill out our expression of interest form at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-netball

THURSDAY 21 SEP

Drop-In Senior Volleyball (18+ years)

KEILOR BASKETBALL NETBALL STADIUM

Physical Activity

1-3pm Volleyball Session: Join us at Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium on Sep 21, 1-3 pm. Open to all aged 18+. No previous experience required. Have a great time playing volleyball in a fun and supportive environment.

Keen to join? Please fill out our expression of interest form at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-snr-volley

MONDAY 25 SEP Casual Pickup Basketball

KEILOR BASKETBALL NETBALL STADIUM

1-3pm Free open shoot-around sessions at Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium every Monday from 1-3pm in September for basketball. Bring your own basketball. Have fun and improve your game! Keen to join?

Please fill out our expression of interest form at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-casual25

MONDAY 25 SEP

12-2.30pm

Living with Disability

LGBTQIA+ Social Meet Up!

Do you identify as someone who is living with disability and a part of the LGBTQIA+ community? Then why not come to meet like-minded people and have some fun at this social day!

Bookings are essential, register to secure your spot at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-social

FRIDAY 26 SEP

11am-2pm

Clothing Swap BRIMBANK LEARNING FUTURES (VISY CARES HUB)

At the Clothing Swap, you'll be able to browse through clothing to find new-to-you pieces to swap with items you no longer want. There’ll be food and music. You’ll also be able to recycle clothes that have reached the end of their useful life! In the lead up to the event keep an eye on our socials as we will be posting tips to make the most of the day. Bookings are essential, register to secure your spot at:

https://bit.ly/brimbank-swap

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