What’s On At Home? April 2020 edition
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This newsletter contains information about a range of free and low-cost activities and resources that young people and their families can access from home. If you would like to contact us about this document, or if you have any other enquiries relating to Brimbank Youth Services, please call 9249 4110 or email bys@brimbank.vic.gov.au.
What’s On At Home? Learn, Learn, Learn
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DuoLingo | A fun and free language-learning website/app. Learn Spanish, French, Klingon and more! Download the app or visit the website below. Link: https://www.duolingo.com/
Brimbank Libraries | Our libraries have tons of free online resources (novels, magazines, comics, etc.) available to our community! Link: www.brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au
Zoos Victoria | Check out the livestream cameras at Melbourne Zoo and Werribee Open Range Zoo! Link: www.zoo.org.au/animal-house/ NASA | Explore NASA’s online activities, books, podcasts and other content. The universe is waiting! Link: https://www.nasa.gov/ ABC Education | Over 4000 videos, games and other interactive resources for students, teachers and parents! Link: https://education.abc.net.au/home National Geographic for Kids | Find amazing facts about animals, science, history and geography, along with fun competitions, games and more! Link: https://www.natgeokids.com/au/
State Library of Victoria | The library has a broad collection of digital media you can view for free! Link: https://www.slv.vic.gov.au/ Audible by Amazon | A great collection of free audiobooks for kids! Link: www.stories.audible.com/start-listen/ Storyline Online | Listen to famous celebrities read children’s books! Link: www.stories.audible.com/start-listen/
Be Creative Origami | Learn how to fold paper to create pandas, dinosaurs, croissants and more! Visit the website below for a list of beginner diagrams to try out. Link: https://origami.me/diagrams/
Access Mars | Explore the surface of Mars in 3D with the help of NASA’s friendly Curiosity rover. Link: https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/
Google Arts and Culture | Take a peek inside Frida Kahlo’s diary, and explore museums all from the comfort of your own home! Link: https://artsandculture.google.com/
Nomster Chef | Free illustrated recipes for kids! Discover dozens of easy-to-make meals that you can prepare for yourself and your family! Link: www.nomsterchef.com
All Kids Network | Thousands of fun activities, including crafts, worksheets, colouring pages, mazes and more! Link: https://www.allkidsnetwork.com/
Scratch | Developed by MIT, this is a website where kids and teens can create projects and learn how to code, program and think creatively! Link: https://scratch.mit.edu/
Highlights Kids | Activities, jokes, games, podcasts, recipes and more! Link: https://www.highlightskids.com/
Melbourne Museum | Take a virtual visit and explore the museum! Link: Click here to access the website.
Artsology | Play games, create, investigate and explore the different forms of art! Link: https://artsology.com/
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What’s On At Home? Get Healthy
Play Games
Sunshine Leisure Centre | SLC has started a YouTube channel! YouTube: https://bit.ly/2UTjPeO
Interland | Play your way to being Internet Awesome with this fun, free, online adventure game developed by Google. Link: Click here to access the website.
Headspace Meditation & Sleep | An app that teaches you how to breathe, sleep, meditate and live mindfully. Learn how to better manage anxiety, stress and focus! Find this app on your phone’s app store. Smiling Mind | Learn modern mindfulness and meditation. This app is customised by age for anxiety and depression. Includes a skin conductance (galvanic skin response) machine to give visual biofeedback as you listen! Find this app on your phone’s app store. Sworkit | Kid-friendly workouts, ranging from strength, flexibility and more. Link: Click here to access the website. Yoga for Kids | Follow along as Sophia Khan leads a fun and family-friendly introduction to yoga. You’ll get to warm up, practice breathing and poses, and relax into a power down. Link: Click here to view the 25 minute video. PE with Joe | The YouTube channel called The Body Coach TV is uploading daily workout videos for kids! Link: Click here to access the YouTube Playlist.
Stay Social
Junior Rangers | Activities to help you and your family explore the environment and uncover the wonders of Victoria's parks! Link: Click here to access the website. Chrome Music Lab | Play with music! Link: Click here to access the website. Poptropica® | A safe, virtual world where you can explore and play! Be entertained by a selection of engaging quests, stories, games and adventures. Link: https://www.poptropica.com/
Healthy Minds 16Personalities | What’s your personality type? Take this fun test to find out! Link: https://www.16personalities.com/ Below is a list of YouTube videos that talk about a variety of topics you can explore. Anxiety | Click here to watch. How the Food You Eat Affects Your Brain | Click here to watch. Managing Stress | Click here to watch.
Rave | Binge Netflix, watch YouTube and listen to music with your friends through this fun app! Available on the app store.
Negative Self Talk | Click here to watch.
Netflix Party | Host long-distance movie nights and TV watch parties using this handy Google Chrome extension!
How Smartphones Affect Your Sleep | Click here to watch.
Kahoot! | A free game-based learning platform that makes it fun to learn – any subject, in any language, anywhere in the world, on any device, for all ages! Link: https://kahoot.com/
How to Sleep Better | Click here to watch.
What They Don’t Tell You About Mental Illness | Click here to watch. Being An Introvert Is A Good Thing | Click here to watch.
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Other Things to Check Out What’s On at Maribyrnong
What’s On at Wyndham
Isolation Creations by Phoenix Productions | Maribyrnong Youth Services are planning to put together a series of online activities, performances and workshops created BY young people FOR young people on their website.
Events for Kids and Youth | Wyndham City Council is still running events for young people to participate in, including a writing competition, a photography contest and more!
If you are interested in being involved or making a contribution, please contact phoenix@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au or call 9091 4700. Website: www.phoenixyouth.com.au Facebook: Click here to access the page.
Visit the link below to find out how you can participate and win prizes. For more information, contact mail@wyndham.vic.gov.au or call 9742 0777. Website: Click here to access the website.
What’s On At Melton
What’s On at Moonee Valley
Social Media | The team over at City of Melton Youth Services are still working to support young people in the local area.
Events for Youth | There’s still lots going on for young people at the City of Moonee Valley.
For more information on what’s available and any other updates, check out their Facebook page. You can also contact yse@melton.vic.gov.au or call 9747 5373. Facebook: Click here to access the page. Website: Click here to access the website.
Brimbank Youth Services B-Heard Youth Support Program | Due to the recent outbreak of coronavirus, face-to-face counselling and support services have been suspended. However, the team is still working to support young people during these difficult times. We are still taking referrals for phone and/or video sessions only until further notice. Visit our website for more info or contact us via phone or email.
Check out their website below for info on watch parties, podcasts, film releases and more! Contact youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1225 for more information. Facebook: www.facebook.com/ValleyYouthMV/ Website: https://valleyyouth.org.au/
Social Media | We will be sharing more online resources, media, updates, events and tips to help you get through the next few weeks, so make sure to follow us! Facebook: @brimbankyouth Instagram: @brimbankyouth Website | We’ve updated our website! In addition to a new aesthetic, you’ll find information on what services we provide, articles on our blog and more! Link: https://brimbankyouth.com/ Contact | If you would like to speak to someone on our team, please call or email us. Phone: 9249 4110 Email: bys@brimbank.vic.gov.au
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Other Things to Check Out What’s On In Melbourne
What’s On In Hobsons Bay
What’s On Today | The City of Melbourne website has an extensive and regularly updated list of virtual events you can check out, including podcasts, classes, archives and more. Link: Click here to access the website.
Social Media | Check out Hobson Bay UP’s Facebook page to stay updated on events and happenings! Link: https://www.facebook.com/HobsonsBayUP/
Youth Central
For Parents
Career Profiles | Before you can get a job, you'll need to think about what types of jobs are out there and which ones are right for you. Find information to help you plan and develop your career and take the steps to put that plan into action. Link: www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/jobs-andcareers/career-profiles
Parental as Anything with Maggie Dent | A helpful, 18 minute podcast called “How To Talk To Kids About Coronavirus And Guide Your Family Through It”. Link: Click here to access the website.
Advice for Life | Advice for your life journey, including managing your money, learning to drive, travelling overseas, looking after your mental health and much more. Link: www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/advice-forlife
YACVic ‘What Young People and the Youth Sector can do about COVID-19’ | Youth Affairs Council Victoria (YACVic) have written an excellent and comprehensive blog post. Link: www.yacvic.org.au/blog/covid-19resources/
UNICEF How Teenagers can protect their mental health during coronavirus | An article that lists 6 strategies that you can try to practice self-care and look after your mental health during this period. Link: www.unicef.org/coronavirus/howteenagers-can-protect-their-mental-healthduring-coronavirus-covid-19
SBS Multilingual Coronavirus Portal | A dedicated online information hub for multicultural communities to easily access accurate and trusted news and information about COVID-19, in their language. Includes Vietnamese, Burmese, Mandarin, Somali, Italian, Arabic, Samoan, Maltese and more. Link: Click here to access the website. Communicating with your child about COVID-19 | Emerging Minds have put together a curated selection of resources, fact sheets and videos that aim to assist parents and carers to best support their children and reduce anxiety and stress. Link: Click here to access the website. Tips to Stay Connected During COVID-19 | Drummond Street Services has created a Facebook group where they share tips and suggestions on how to manage stress, how to entertain kids and how to stay connected during this challenging period. Link: Click here to access the group. Easter Treats Delivered to Your Home | Haven’t had a chance to think about Easter yet? No problem. You can still spoil your family and friends (or yourself!) with Easter treats delivered right at your doorstep! Check out the City of Melbourne website for a list of local businesses who offer low-cost delivery services. Link: Click here to access the website.
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