What’s On In The West? April 2021 edition
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What’s On In The West is a newsletter containing a list of all the free and low-cost activities you can check out during the upcoming school holidays! 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.
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Consulting the Rainbow – Co-design
WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU! Brimbank Youth Services is hosting a series of co-design sessions to discover the needs, wants and ideas of LGBTQIA+ young people in the Brimbank Area. Visit our website to find out more. No cost.
Easter School Holidays at Brimbank Libraries (various events)
Special Online Easter Storytime / Easter Craft Activity & Pack for Preschoolers / Easter Craft Activity Sessions for School-Aged Children / Coding, Robotics & Digital Design Activity Sessions / Create a Graphic Story Online using Scratch
AGE
DATE & TIME
VENUE & CONTACT
SAT 10 APR 10AM-2PM 12-25 years
Additional sessions happening on: 17 APR and 24 APR
2-15 years
Register for the event here: https://www.eventbrite.com.a u/e/consulting-the-rainbowco-design-sessions-tickets145169171901 More info on our website: https://brimbankyouth.com/pr ograms/crystal-queer/ You must book to attend these events. Visit our website for more information: https://brimbanklibraries.vic. gov.au
Various dates
Contact and venues: https://www.brimbanklibrarie s.vic.gov.au/index.php/contact
Soccer fun for girls and women of all ages! 2 programs available:
Brimbank Female Football Festival
GO Girls: a social, noncompetitive Soccer program for girls aged 1014 years. No Soccer experience necessary.
10-25 years
WED 7 & 14 APR 10AM12PM
GO Soccer Mums: fun and inclusive Soccer program for women aged 15 years+. All skill and fitness levels welcome. No cost.
Be Bold Festival
A festival celebrating Brimbank’s BOLD and CREATIVE Arts Community! All events are listed on the website.
All ages
FRI 9 APR – SAT 10 APR
Bon Thomas Reserve, Deer Park Phone: 9249 4000 www.gofootball.com.au/play/ pick-yourlocation/Brimbank-FFF
Bowery Theatre and St Albans Community Centre (STACC) https://creativebrimbank.com. au/bbf
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School Holiday Workshops with the Australian Ballet
Wilaygu Ngayinybula
DESCRIPTION & COST These dance workshops include warm-ups, dance exercises and choreographic games. Costume design, music and storytelling through dance will be discussed. Registrations essential. No cost. A dance performance choreographed by First Nations artist, Ella Havelka. Wilay means possum in Wiradjuri language. Registrations essential. No cost.
AGE
Primary school children
DATE & TIME
VENUE & CONTACT
TUE 6 APR – FRI 9 APR
FRI 9 APR 12-1PM
Ipu Ti
A multidisciplinary storytelling performance that explores our relationship with ourselves, each other, and our environment. Registrations essential. Cost: see website
Families
FRI 16 APR 7.308.30PM
Kids Yoga
Practice Yoga poses to improve balance, strength and flexibility. Learn breathing techniques to help manage emotions. No cost.
5-12 years
TUE 13 APR 12.30PM1.30PM
Lego Robotics
Learn how to design build and control your own vehicle/robot. A hands on lesson for kids while learning as a team. No cost.
https://creativebrimbank.com. au/australian-ballet-schoolholiday-dance-workshops
Bowery Theatre Families
// Possums Two Minds
St Albans Community Centre (STACC) Dance Studio and Bowery Theatre
https://creativebrimbank.com. au/wilaygu-ngayinybulapossums-two-minds
Bowery Theatre https://creativebrimbank.com. au/ipu-ti
Delahey Community Centre Ph: 9249 4900
WED 7 APR 10AM12PM 10-15 years
WED 14 APR 10AM12PM
Delahey Community Centre Ph: 9249 4900
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AGE
DATE & TIME
BollyX for Kids
Bollywood-inspired dance-fitness program that combines dynamic choreography with music from around the world. No cost.
5-12 years
FRI 16 APR 2-2.45PM
Delahey Community Centre Ph: 9249 4900
Kids Zumba
Engage in a fun dance fitness class. Parents welcome to attend with child. No cost.
5-12 years
WED 7 APR 4-4.45PM
Sydenham Neighbourhood House 1 Station St, Taylors Lakes Phone: 9249 9110
Youth Zumba
Engage in a fun dance fitness class. Parents welcome to attend with teen. No cost.
13-20 years
WED 7 APR 5-5.45PM
Sydenham Neighbourhood House 1 Station St, Taylors Lakes Phone: 9249 9110
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R&R Revival School Holidays Clinic
Chill out or try the dance, singing and/or sport workshops. No cost.
VENUE & CONTACT
THURS 15 APR 12-25 years
FRI 16 APR
West Sunshine Community Centre Ph: 9249 4555
11AM-4PM
5-12 years
THURS 8 APR 3.304.30PM
West Sunshine Community Centre Ph: 9249 4555
Have fun, meet new people and develop your basketball skills. No cost.
13-17 years
THURS 8 APR 4.305.30PM
West Sunshine Community Centre Ph: 9249 4555
The Bounce Back Soccer Tournament
Grab some friends to form a team and enter our soccer tournament. No cost.
Youth
FRI 9 APR 11AM-6PM
West Sunshine Community Centre Ph: 9249 4555
Kids Day Out
Enjoy a day out with mindfulness, yoga, art and dance workshops. Lunch included. No cost.
6-12 years
TUE 13 APR 10.30AM3.30PM
West Sunshine Community Centre Ph: 9249 4555
Kids Basketball Clinic
Have fun, meet new people and develop your basketball skills. No cost.
Youth Basketball Clinic
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DATE & TIME
Kids Day Out
Enjoy a day out with cooking and sport workshops. Lunch included. No cost.
6-12 years
WED 14 APR 11AM-4PM
West Sunshine Community Centre Ph: 9249 4555
Hip Hop Dance
Explore movement and learn cool dance steps in a dance workshop by Laura of Meke Movements. No cost.
6-13 years
TUE 13 APR 11AM-12PM
Westvale Community Centre Ph: 9249 4665
Maze and Race Robots
A packed hour of hands-on play, problem-solving, and robot coding. You will code and guide colour-smart little robots to dance, show off artwork, solve mazes, and run the great robot race. No prior robotics or coding experience necessary. All equipment provided. Numbers limited. Cost: $15 per child
5-12 years
WED 14 APR 10-11AM
Westvale Community Centre Ph: 9249 4665
Create Your Own Game
Design and code your own game! No prior coding experience necessary, although familiarity with computers, keyboard, and mouse will be useful. Numbers limited. Cost: $15 per child
9-12 years
WED 14 APR 11.30AM12.30PM
Westvale Community Centre Ph: 9249 4665
Family Table Tennis
Bring the family together while keeping fit and socialising with others. No cost.
All ages
MON 12 APR 10AM-2PM
Sydenham Neighbourhood House 1 Station St, Taylors Lakes Phone: 9249 9110
The House
An open space for young people, facilitated by young people comprising music production, song writing, dance, spoken words, poetry and hangout. No cost.
12-25 years
WED 14 APR 4-6PM
Sydenham Neighbourhood House 1 Station St, Taylors Lakes Phone: 9249 9110
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Little Fur Clay Project
Create a clay figurine called 'Little Fur'. All materials supplied. Pick up kits from the Hunt Club. Available via YouTube. No cost.
8-14 years
MON 12 APR 10AM
Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre Ph: 9249 4800
Make a Cute Sock Hippo
Make a cute hippo from our craft kit. All materials supplied. Pick up kits from the Hunt Club. Available via YouTube. No cost.
8-14 years
MON 12 APR 10AM
Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre Ph: 9249 4800
Lyrics Writing and Dance Workshop
A fun interactive outdoor youth event that can’t be missed! No cost.
12-25 years
THURS 15 APR 12-2PM
Civic Plaza, St. Albans Phone: 9249 9110
Various APR dates: Public Riding Program
Come and enjoy some bike riding at our safe and secure venue. Cost: $10 per child
Toddlers -12 years
WED 7 FRI 9 WED 14 FRI 16 11AM-1PM
ON TRACK Music Program: Song Writing + DJ
Celebrate all things music with AFROBEAT African drumming, breakdance with L2R dance crew and exclusive artist interview and performances. ON TRACK is free and includes lunch, snacks, PTV travel passes* and prizes.
Brimbank Bicycle Education Centre 7 Clubhouse Place, Keilor Downs For bookings, email: brimbankbicycleed@gmail.co m Tin Shed Community Youth Club + Fed Square excursion
Grades 5-Year 12
MON 12 APR – FRI 16 APR 10AM2.30PM DAILY
Contact: alie.pickin@mushroomgroup. com For more information or register your interest here: https://form.typeform.com/to/ skHGqdDX
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VENUE & CONTACT Maribyrnong Youth Services 72 Buckley St, Footscray
Scavenger Hunt
Get involved in a scavenger hunt around Footscray. Prizes for the winning team. Register in teams of 2 or 3. Café/restaurant lunch provided. No cost.
12-25 years
Register: https://www.maribyrnong.vic. gov.au/phoenix-youthhub/EventsActivities/SummerScavenger-Hunt
WED 14 APR 11AM-2PM
Phone: 9091 4700
Acoustic Sessions
A series of live public events showcasing local young performers in the west! No cost.
Create With Me
Explore your creative side! With a series of guest presenters, you will get to try out new styles of art and learn new skills. Log in from home to get creative and connect with others! No experience needed. No cost.
Bike Maintenance and Repair Workshop
The Inner West Community Bike Hub are running a free workshop for young people to learn bicycle repair skills, and will cover how to give your bike a full service. No cost.
THURS 8 APR 1-3PM
Maddern Square, Footscray
THURS 15 APR 1-3PM
Yarraville Gardens
All ages
Online via Zoom 12-25 years
THURS 15 APR 4-5PM
Register: https://www.maribyrnong.vic. gov.au/phoenix-youthhub/EventsActivities/Create-With-Me
Inner West Community Bike Hub, Mills Close, Footscray 12-17 years
MON 12 APR 10AM-1PM
Register: https://events.humanitix.com/ bike-maintenance-andrepair-workshop_vh
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Community Textile Workshop
Polymer Beads Workshop
DESCRIPTION & COST
A hands-on textile workshop run by Opal Onyx. Come together and connect through a global ancient practice and create using felt and wool thread. No cost.
Come and make some funky beads and jewellery using polymer clay. Take home to fire in your own oven. No experience necessary! No cost.
AGE
DATE & TIME
VENUE & CONTACT Footscray Library 56 Paisley Street, Footscray
All ages
WED 7 APR 11AM-12PM
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.a u/e/create-and-connectcommunity-textilesworkshop-tickets146855503765?aff=ebdsoporg profile Footscray Library 56 Paisley Street, Footscray
12-17 years
THURS 15 APR 3-4PM
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.a u/e/polymer-beadsworkshop-tickets146857405453?aff=ebdsoporg profile Footscray Library 56 Paisley Street, Footscray
Portraits with iPad
Create a unique digital portrait using the Art Set 4 app. No experience necessary and iPads are supplied. No cost.
12-17 years
FRI 16 APR 3-4PM
Register: https://www.eventbrite.com.a u/e/portraits-with-ipadtickets146858025307?aff=ebdsoporg profile
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DESCRIPTION & COST
AGE
DATE & TIME
VENUE & CONTACT
Game of Skate
Join us for a fun interactive game of Skate! Bring your own skateboard and safety gear. Registrations essential. No cost.
DIY BEADS!
Make a bracelet, necklace, keyring or charm, some earrings or perhaps a sun catcher! No experience necessary, All materials provided. Registrations essential. No cost.
12-25 years
WED 7 APR 11AM12.30PM
Skate Art Program
An action-filled program where you can experiment and get creative. Open to experienced skaters. Be prepared to wear some paint and dress appropriately. Bookings essential. Limited spaces available. No cost.
12-25 years
FRI 9 APR 1-3PM
Learn the skills and knowledge required to provide a first aid response to a casualty. The course provide a first aid response in a range of situations, including community and workplace settings. Bring your own lunch and water bottle. Registrations essential. No cost.
18-25 years
First Aid Training
Outdoor Cinema (ft.
Raya and the Last Dragon)
Join us for a cosy evening for the screening of Raya and the Last Dragon! Pack some snacks and join us for a perfect night under the stars. No cost.
Newport Skate Park 12-25 years
TUE 6 APR 10-12PM
Register at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/h olidayprogram Newport Community Hub (Level 1, UP) Register at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/h olidayprogram
Wood Street Arts Space 44 Woods Street, Laverton Register on Eventbrite.
12-25 years
MON 12 APR 8.30AM5.30PM
WED 14 APR 6-8.30PM
Register at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/h olidayprogram
Sun Cinema 82 Nelson Place, Williamstown Register at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/h olidayprogram
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Game of Skate
Join us for a fun, interactive game of Skate! Bring your own skateboard and safety gear. Registrations essential. No cost.
AFL Program
This mini training program is designed to teach you the basic skills for Aussie Rules football. Get some exposure to the game with other beginners! No cost.
Play as a Pirate Basketball Program
Shoot some hoops and with the Altona Pirates Basketball Club! This session will take you through various individual and group activities to learn the skills that are used on the court! Registrations essential. No cost.
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DATE & TIME
VENUE & CONTACT
Newport Skate Park 12-25 years
15 APR 10AM12PM
10-18 years
15 APR 11AM12.30PM
10-18 years
16 APR 11AM12.30PM
Register at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/h olidayprogram Oval One 1 Creek Street, Spotswood Register at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/h olidayprogram
Altona College Court Register at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/h olidayprogram
What’s On in MELTON? Youth Holiday Activities
Melton Youth Services have 2 weeks of fun activities for young people aged 12 to 25 this April school holidays! Book online NOW at www.melton.vic.gov.au/YHA
What’s On in WYNDHAM? Valley Youth Services
Check out the Wyndham City Council website for more information on what’s on: https://www.wyndham.vic.gov.au/services/youth-services
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What’s On In The West? What’s On in MOONEE VALLEY? Valley Youth Services
Check out the Valley Youth website for more information on what’s on: https://valleyyouth.org.au/
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DESCRIPTION & COST
AGE
VENUE & CONTACT
https://juniorrangers.com.au/wh ats-on/
Junior Rangers: Autumn Holiday Program
This program offers free naturebased and ranger-hosted activities for young children and their families!
6-12 years
Events in Brimbank
Check out the Council Events website for a list of fun activities for the whole family.
All ages
https://bit.ly/2O8aWig
Events in Melbourne
The City of Melbourne has tons to offer!
All ages
https://whatson.melbourne.vic.g ov.au/
Zoos Victoria
Plan a trip to the zoo! Children under 16 receive FREE entry on weekends, Victorian public holidays and Victorian Government school holidays.
All ages
https://www.zoo.org.au/melbour ne/whats-on/
SeaLife Melbourne Aquarium
Descend into the mysteriously fascinating world of jellyfish with the opening of Ocean Invaders, which will feature three interactive zones pulsing with multiple species of stunning jellyfish. Free entry for children under 3 years,
All ages
https://www.visitsealife.com/mel bourne/plan-yourday/information/school-holidayactivities/
Bundoora Park School Holiday Program
Bundoora Park Farm runs holiday programs for children every school holidays. Programs run from 10am to 3pm. Bookings essential.
Primary school students
https://www.bundoorapark.com. au/Page/Page.asp?Page_Id=126
Museums Victoria
Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum.
Primary students
https://museumsvictoria.com.au/ whats-on/school-holidays/
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Other Things to Check Out Stay Connected! Our contact info Brimbank Youth Services (BYS) 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 Website Find information on what services we provide, articles on our blog and more! Link: https://brimbankyouth.com/ Social Media Connect with us and stay up to date! Facebook: @brimbankyouth Instagram: @brimbankyouth What’s On At Home Looking for stuff to do at home? Check out our previous editions of WOAH! Link: https://brimbankyouth.com/?s=whats+on+at+hom e The BOLD Source Issue 1: Advocacy Check out our free youth magazine, composed of stories created and edited by local young people. Link: https://brimbankyouth.com/the-boldsource-issue-1-advocacy/
Our partners Hobsons Bay UP Facebook: @HobsonsBayUP Instagram: @hobsonsbayup Website: https://linktr.ee/hobsonsbayup Email: adminys@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au Maribyrnong Youth Services Facebook: @PhoenixYouthCentre Instagram: @phoenix_youth Website: http://www.phoenixyouth.com.au/ Email: phoenix@maribyrnong.vic.gov.au Melton Youth Services Facebook: @cityofmeltonyouthservices Instagram: @meltonyouth Website: Click here to access the website. Email: yse@melton.vic.gov.au Moonee Valley Youth Services Facebook: @ValleyYouthMV Instagram: @valleyyouthmv Website: https://linktr.ee/valleyyouthmv Email: youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au Wyndham Youth Services Facebook: @youthinwyndham Instagram: @youthinwyndham Website: Click here to access the website. Email: youthinwyndham@wyndham.vic.gov.au
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