1-30 SEP 2022
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 bit.ly/vic-youth-fest
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Imagine, Explore, Discover, Connect Brimbank
Brimbank Youth Fest is a celebration of young people aged 10 to 25.
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.
WE’RE CELEBRATING YOUNG PEOPLE FOR THE WHOLE MONTH OF SEPTEMBER!
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.
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.
1 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022 For venue and event-specific enquiries, please contact the venue/s directly. CONTACT US For general enquiries about Brimbank Youth Fest, please contact Brimbank Youth Services P 9249 4110 E bys@brimbank.vic.gov.au Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre Y 90 Taylors Road, Keilor Downs Î 9249 4615 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 Keilor Basketball Netball Stadium Y Stadium Dr, Keilor Park Î 9249 4754 Keilor Community Hub Y 704B Old Calder Hwy, Keilor Î 9249 4224 Matthews Hill Grassland Y 1-41 Matthews Street, Sunshine Î 9249 4000 St Albans Community Centre (STACC) Y 33 Princess Street, St Albans Î 9249 4600 Sunshine Leisure Centre Y 5 Kennedy Street, Sunshine Î 9249 4615 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 Youth Junction (Visy Cares Hub) Y 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine Î 9091 8200
2 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022 19-30 SEP Future Connect: Your Voice, Your Hopes BRIMBANK AQUATIC AND WELLNESS CENTRE AND SUNSHINE LEISURE CENTRE Want to help us design programs to support your future career pathways? Share your thoughts about what you want from your future, what work looks like and what you need on your career journey. Contribute to one of the posters located at Brimbank’s libraries and community centres during the school holidays. 1-30 SEP Exclusive Youth Fest Offer on Youth Memberships BRIMBANK AQUATIC AND WELLNESS CENTRE AND SUNSHINE LEISURE CENTRE No joining fee on Youth Memberships when you sign up during Youth Fest. You’ll receive full access to pool and gym facilities for $10.65 per week. Please call Sunshine Leisure Centre on 9249 4615 for further information. YouthCreativeSocialArtsVoice Participation&PhysicalActivity
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THURSDAY 1 SEP Pop Culture Club SYDENHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE 4-5.30pm
3 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022 THURSDAY 1 SEP Brimbank Youth Forum: Power and Systems Workshop BRIMBANK LEARNING FUTURES (VISY CARES HUB)
5-7pm Are you curious about the world around you, who has power and why? Come to this workshop to unpack power and how it plays out in our lives. This workshop delivered by Foundation for Young Australians will support your participation at the upcoming Brimbank Youth Forum on September 10th. Please register to secure your spot at: bit.ly/byf-systems-workshop After HangoutsSchoolat STACC: Painting with Tildy Davis ST ALBANS COMMUNITY CENTRE (STACC)
THURSDAY 1 SEP
3-5pm This month we'll have the talented and friendly artist Tildy Davis working with young people aged 12 - 18 to facilitate Still Life Painting! Drop in anytime between 3pm - 5pm to take your mind off school, have a bite to eat, and get into some art-making. There's no need to register for this event, but if you'd like to see further info please visit: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-hangouts Join us for weekly pop culture-themed activities. Ranging from games, movie screenings, discussions and pop trivia! This free event repeats every Thursday - same time, same place. Hope to see you there! Please register for this event at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-pop-culture
4 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022 MONDAY 5 SEP The House! SYDENHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE 4-6pm An open space for young people aged 12-25, facilitated by young people comprising music production, song writing, spoken words, poetry and hangout. This event repeats on September 5th, 7th, 12th and 14th - same time, same place. Hope to see you there! Please register for this event at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-the-house FRIDAY 2 SEP Resume for the Job you want! (for 18-25 year olds) BRIMBANK LEARNING FUTURES (VISY CARES HUB) 12 noon-5pm Needing advice on how to write your resume? Join our resume drop in session for school leavers, lead by employment service experts. Please register for this event at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-job-u-want SATURDAY 3 SEP Explore and Restore: Tree Planting Day MATTHEWS HILL GRASSLAND 10am-1pm Help to restore the grasslands at Matthews Hill, with lots of family-friendly activities to enjoy! Please register for this event at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-tree-planting EnvironmentEmploymentCreativeSocialArts
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event at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-food WEDNESDAY 7 SEP Brimbank Youth Forum: Collective Imagining Workshop SYDENHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE 5-7pm Do
5 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022 TUESDAY 6 SEP
Youth Food Project ST ALBANS COMMUNITY CENTRE (STACC)
The Youth Food Project (YFP) is an interactive program for young adults aged 18-35 across the Brimbank local council area, looking at developing independent life skills, addressing food wastage and breaking down social isolation through food and cooking. this session, you'll learn to cook a budget-friendly meal, get tips on reducing food wastage and make some new friends in the process! this you dream of a different future? To find hope and create change, we need to imagine the better world that is possible and then work together to make it happen. Come imagine a powerful vision for the world you want to see in 2050. This workshop delivered by Foundation for Young Australians will support your participation at the upcoming Brimbank Youth Forum on September 10th. to secure your spot at:
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THURSDAY 8 SEP After School Hangouts at STACC: Painting with Tildy Davis ST ALBANS COMMUNITY CENTRE (STACC)
WEDNESDAY 7 SEP
Crystal Queer is a super fun and vibrant place for rainbow young people to come together, hang with like-minded folk and get creative while learning about and celebrating R U OK day! For young people aged 12-23 years old who identify as LGBTQIA+ or an ally. Keen to join? Please fill out our expression of interest form via: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-crystal-queer
4-5.30pm
Chill & Chat SUNSHINE LIBRARY
Crystal Queer's R U OK Day Party MYSTERY LOCATION - REVEALED ON REGISTRATION
THURSDAY 8 SEP
3-5pm This month we'll have the talented and friendly artist Tildy Davis working with young people aged 12 - 18 to facilitate Still Life Painting! Drop in anytime between 3pm - 5pm to take your mind off school, have a bite to eat, and get into some art-making. There's no need to register for this event, but if you'd like to see further info please visit: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-hangouts
Want to hang out in a safe, relaxed space just for young people? Where you help decide how it works? Drop in, chill out, speak up – it’s for you. Chill & Chat runs weekly during school terms (7 & 14 September during YouthFest) . There's no need to register for this event, but if you'd like to see further info please visit: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-chill-chat
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4.30-6.30pm
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7 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022 SATURDAY 10 SEP Brimbank Youth Forum ST ALBANS COMMUNITY CENTRE (STACC) 10am-4pm Brimbank Youth Services invites you to the first-ever Brimbank Youth Forum. An opportunity for Brimbank's young people aged 10-25 to connect with Council and other young people. You'll get to share your story and vision for Brimbank, build skills and knowledge and most importantly have fun! Lunch is provided. There's no need to register for this event, but if you'd like to see further info please visit: bit.ly/brimbank-youth-forum MONDAY 12 SEP Group Fitness Fun SUNSHINE LEISURE CENTRE 9.30-11.30am Sunshine Leisure Centre will be hosting some fun group fitness activities that are free for everyone during the month of September! Come down, be active and meet new people! Body Pump starts at 9:30am, Followed by a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class at 10:30am. For more information and to register please visit: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-fitnessPhysicalActivityYouthVoiceParticipation&
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THURSDAY 15 SEP
9.30-11.30am Sunshine Leisure Centre will be hosting some fun group fitness activities that are free for everyone during the month of September! Come down, be active and meet new people! Body Pump starts at 9:30am. Followed by a High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT) class at 10:30am. For more information and to register please visit: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-fitness
This Girl Can Zumba! SUNSHINE LEISURE CENTRE
After School Hangouts at STACC: Painting with Tildy Davis ST ALBANS COMMUNITY CENTRE (STACC) 3-5pm This month we'll have the talented and friendly artist Tildy Davis working with young people aged 12 - 18 to facilitate Still Life Painting! Drop in anytime between 3pm - 5pm to take your mind off school, have a bite to eat, and get into some art-making. For more information and to register.
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MONDAY 19 SEP Group Fitness Fun SUNSHINE LEISURE CENTRE
WEDNESDAY 14 SEP
6-7pm Sports, gyms and moving your body are for everybody (literally, every body)". As part of VicHealth's This Girl Can Week, Sunshine Leisure Centre is inviting you to join our female-led Zumba class for free. Get active and work up a sweat in a supportive and welcoming environment. Participants must be 16 years and over. For more information and to register, please visit: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-zumba
9 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022 TUESDAY 20 SEP Youth Makers MarketExpressions of Interest SYDENHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE 11am-12 noon Calling all young people that want to contribute to co-designing a local makers market for young creatives. This session will provide you with an overview of the youth market. Develop your employability skills in a fun learning environment. Training and support will be provided. Spots are limited, please book at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-market TUESDAY 20 SEP Heart Stopping Queer Love Stories Marathon MYSTERY LOCATION - REVEALED ON REGISTRATION 10-3.30pm With our friends at Maribyrnong Youth Services, join us for a Heart Stopping Queer Love Stories Marathon. Relax in the beanbags, add some popcorn and settle in for a day of soul warming bingeing. Lunch and transport provided. For LGBTQIA+ young people and allies aged 12-25. Registration for this event is essential, please visit: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-heartstopperSocialCreativeArtsLGBTQIA+
The Youth Food Project (YFP) is an interactive program for young adults aged 18-35 across the Brimbank local council area, looking at developing independent life skills, addressing food wastage and breaking down social isolation through food and cooking. In this session, you'll learn to cook a budget-friendly meal, get tips on reducing food wastage and make some new friends in the process! Please register for this event at: https://bit.ly/brimbankyouth-food
WEDNESDAY 21 SEP Circus for 6 - 13 Year Olds SYDENHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
WEDNESDAY 21 SEP The Art Corner SYDENHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE
6.30-9pm
10-11am Hula hoops, spinning plates, poi, juggling, partner and small group acro and giant jenga! A popular, dynamic and highly interactive workshop. Please note that there is a $5 admission fee for this event. Bookings are essential, register to secure your spot: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-circus
Youth Food Project ST ALBANS COMMUNITY CENTRE (STACC)
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10 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022
10am-12 noon Create your very own clay farm animal! This session is free and is designed for primary school-aged children. Spots are limited, please book at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-art-corner
TUESDAY 20 SEP
11 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022 THURSDAY 22 SEP Jewellery Making with Lauri SYDENHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE 1-4pm Learn how to create your own earrings and necklaces in this free workshop co-facilitated by a young person. All materials supplied. No previous experience needed! Spots are limited, please book at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-jewel WEDNESDAY 21 SEP Dodge It YOUTH JUNCTION (VISY CARES HUB) 12.30-5.30pm Come hang out at TYJ over the school holidays! Play dodge or down ball with friends, hang out at the hub and enjoy your Wednesday arvo! Please contact The Youth Junction directly to RSVP. You can find our contact details at: bit.ly/contact-tyj THURSDAY 22 SEP Half OpenBakedMicNight ST ALBANS COMMUNITY CENTRE (STACC) 6-8pm Do you have some half-baked lyrics floating around in your head? How about an awesome riff or some new stand-up material you want to try out? Whatever your untapped talent is, our halfbaked open mic is your opportunity to practice your performance skills with a friendly audience in a showcase at STACC! Need further convincing? All performers will receive a $20 Uber Eats Voucher! Sign up now at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-open-micCreativeArtsCreativeArtsPhysicalActivity
12 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022 THURSDAY 22 SEP Youth Movie Screening SYDENHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE 3-5pm Hang out with friends and watch a movie together. We'll provide the popcorn! Please register for this event at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-movie THURSDAY 22 SEP Dungeons & Dragons 101 SYDENHAM LIBRARY 2.30-4.30pm Are you curious about D&D and keen for adventure? Learn how to play, create characters and complete a short campaign... who knows where it'll take you? Please register for this event at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-dragons THURSDAY 22 SEP Switch 'n' TournamentStuff SYDENHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE 12 noon-2pm Put your competitive skills to use in a friendly Nintendo Switch gaming tournament. Light snacks will be provided! Please register for this event at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-switchSocialSocialSocial
13 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022 TUESDAY 27 SEP The Art Corner KEILOR COMMUNITY HUB 10am-12 noon Create your very own clay farm animal! This session is free and is designed for primary school-aged children. Spots are limited, please book at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-art-keilor FRIDAY 23 SEP Friday Kick Back YOUTH JUNCTION (VISY CARES HUB) 2-5pm Celebrate Youth Fest 2022! Kick back at TYJ over the school holidays, chill out at the Visy Care hub, enjoy free snacks and coffee! Giant games, pool table, and music. Bring your mates for good vibes and fun time! Please contact The Youth Junction directly to RSVP. You can find our contact details at: bit.ly/contact-tyj MONDAY 26 SEP Let'sheadspaceTalkForum ST ALBANS COMMUNITY CENTRE (STACC) 10.30am-3.30pm Let's Talk is a forum for young people aged between 15 to 25, who are interested in exploring their cultural identity and its relationship with mental wellbeing. We will also be discussing inter-generational barriers and how we can better understand and engage in conversations around wellbeing with our parents/ carers. Please register to secure your spot at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-lets-talk YouthCreativeSocialArtsVoice Participation&
For LGBTQIA+ folk and allies aged 12-25. Registration for this event is essential, please visit: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-scav-hunt
TUESDAY 27 SEP Hip Hop with Laura KEILOR COMMUNITY HUB
Join us for the most amazing Rainbow Race around Sunshine Library. In teams, complete rainbow-themed challenges set inside the Library to earn points and win some sweet prizes. After the race, enjoy pizza and hear from a local LGBTQIA+ icon!
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14 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022 TUESDAY 27 SEP Rainbow Race around the Library SUNSHINE LIBRARY
11am-1pm
12 noon-1pm A fun upbeat class guided by professional dance instructor who has trained and performed throughout Australia as well as: New York, LA, Jamaica and Fiji. This free event is open to all levels and ages. Spots are limited, please book at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-hip-hop
15 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022 WEDNESDAY 28 SEP Resume for the Job you want! (for 18-25 year olds) BRIMBANK LEARNING FUTURES (VISY CARES HUB) 12 noon-5pm Needing advice on how to write your resume? Join our resume drop in session for school leavers, lead by employment service experts. Please register for this event at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-resume WEDNESDAY 28 SEP The House Party SYDENHAM NEIGHBOURHOOD HOUSE 3-6pm A free, all-ages event that's not to be missed! We'll be celebrating young people through music, dance, special performances, games and food. Prizes and giveaways are also on offer. Spots are limited, please book at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-house-partySocialEmployment
16 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022 THURSDAY 29 SEP Holiday hangouts at STACC ST ALBANS COMMUNITY CENTRE (STACC) 11am-2pm Free arts and crafts with snacks followed by a film screening! Drop in anytime :) There's no need to register for this event, but if you'd like to see further info please visit: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-hangouts FRIDAY 30 SEP The Bold Source Issue 3 Launch ST ALBANS COMMUNITY CENTRE (STACC) 6-8pm The Bold Source team invites everyone to join them celebrate the launch of Issue 3: Healing and Self-care. Come along as we explore what self-care means for young people. There will be readings, music performances, food and copies of previous issues of The Bold Source, so mark your calendars for this one! Please register for this event at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-tbs-launch YouthCreativeCreativeSocialSocialArtsArtsVoice Participation&
17 YOUTH FEST IN THE WEST 2022 FRIDAY 30 SEP Friday Social Sports KEILOR BASKETBALL NETBALL STADIUM 10am-3pm Come down between 10am-3pm and get active with free entry at Keilor Basketball and Netball Stadium. We'll see you on the court for social basketball, volleyball, badminton or netball! Registration is essential to attend, please complete our enquiry form at: bit.ly/brimbankyouth-social-sport PhysicalSocialActivity
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