What’s On In The West? June - July 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.
What’s On In The West? What’s On in BRIMBANK? TITLE
DESCRIPTION & COST
AGE
DATE & TIME
VENUE & CONTACT
Brimbank Youth Week
Victorian Youth Week is a seven-day celebration of young people aged 12 to 25 that happens every year. In Brimbank, we’ve put together a fun line-up of events that recognise, celebrate and support the unique and inspiring young people in our local community.
12-25 years
SAT 26 JUN TO FRI 2 JULY
View all events here: https://brimbankyouth.com/y outh-week-in-the-west-july2021/
Going Green 2021
A mini arts festival dedicated to celebrating nature, educating children about conservation and preserving the environment through art.
All ages
5-11 JUL
View all events here: https://creativebrimbank.com. au/bowery/goinggreen2021
Sunshine Leisure Centre, 5 Kennedy Street Sunshine 3020
Holiday Head Start Swimming program
Swimming Lessons for $10 per person
Winter Warmers: Magic
Dazzling Dan the Magic Man Online Magic Show. Bookings essential to receive Zoom link. No cost.
Winter Activity Craft Bag
Get creative with our Winter Craft Activity Bags complete with a 3D Paper Snowman template, instructions and materials. Brrrr! Book online and collect at your local branch. No cost.
3-15 years
5+ years
5+ years
Available on website
Available on website
Available to collect from SAT 26 JUN to SUN 4 JUL
To book visit: https://leisurecentres.brimba nk.vic.gov.au/aquatics/holiday -head-start-swimmingprogram-2021 Book online through the Brimbank Libraries website: https://www.brimbanklibrarie s.vic.gov.au/index.php/whats-on/583-winter-warmersschool-holiday-program Book online through the Brimbank Libraries website: https://www.brimbanklibrarie s.vic.gov.au/index.php/whats-on/583-winter-warmersschool-holiday-program
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DESCRIPTION & COST
Lost Words with Julianne Negri
Join Julianne Negri for a writing and wordplay workshop and celebrate the joy of words lost and found. Bookings essential to receive Zoom link. No cost.
Indigenous Infusion with Djarrin Blow
Join Djarrin Blow as he introduces children to Australia’s rich Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander history through storytelling and music. No cost.
Winter Warmers Book Bingo
Cold and wet outside? Get cosy and curl up with a book this winter. Complete any row of the book bingo game for your chance to win a book voucher prize! No cost.
Public Riding Program
Come and enjoy some bike riding at our safe and secure venue. Cost: $10 per child
Family Table Tennis
Bring the family together while keeping fit and socialising with others. No cost.
AGE
8+ years
All ages
DATE & TIME
SAT 26 JUN 2-3PM
Book online through the Brimbank Libraries website: https://www.brimbanklibrarie s.vic.gov.au/index.php/whats-on/583-winter-warmersschool-holiday-program
SAT 3 JUL 2.303.30PM
Book online through the Brimbank Libraries website: https://www.brimbanklibrarie s.vic.gov.au/index.php/whats-on/583-winter-warmersschool-holiday-program
Printable now! 5-18 years
VENUE & CONTACT
Entries close 11 JUL
Toddlers to 12 years
TUE 29 JUN, THURS 1 JUL, TUES 6 JUL & THURS 8 JUL 1-3PM
All ages
FRI 2 JUL & FRI 9 JUL 10AM-2PM
Book online through the Brimbank Libraries website: https://www.brimbanklibrarie s.vic.gov.au/index.php/whats-on/583-winter-warmersschool-holiday-program
Brimbank Bicycle Education Centre, 7 Clubhouse Place Keilor Downs Email: brimbankbicycleed@gmail.co m to book a place. Sydenham Neighbourhood House 1 Station St, Taylors Lakes Phone: 9249 4224
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DESCRIPTION & COST
AGE
DATE & TIME WED 30 JUN 11.45AM12.30PM
VENUE & CONTACT
Sydenham Neighbourhood House 1 Station St, Taylors Lakes Phone: 9249 4224
Engage in a fun dance fitness class. Parents welcome. No cost.
5-12 years
Basketball Clinic
Enjoy drills and social game play while improving your basketball skills and learning new techniques. No charge.
8-16 years
THURS 8 JUL 4.30-6PM
West Sunshine Community Centre 25 Kermeen St, West Sunshine Phone: 9249 4555
Boys Baking
Learn basic baking skills and take recipe home to recreate for your family. Cost: $15
10-13 years
THURS 8 JUL 11.30AM2.30PM
West Sunshine Community Centre 25 Kermeen St, West Sunshine Phone: 9249 4555
Kids Zumba
WED 7 JUL 10.3011.15AM
Come & Try Sport session
Sports session for all skills and all levels. No charge.
8-16 years
WED 7 JUL 2-4PM
West Sunshine Community Centre 25 Kermeen St, West Sunshine Phone: 9249 4555
Hip Hop Dance
Beginners dance workshops. No charge.
6-12 years
WED 30 JUN 11AM-12PM
West Sunshine Community Centre 25 Kermeen St, West Sunshine Phone: 9249 4555
6-12 years
THURS 1 JUL 10.30AM12PM
Westvale Community Centre 45 Kings Rd, St Albans Phone: 9249 4665
6-12 years
THURS 1 JUL 12.301.30PM
Westvale Community Centre 45 Kings Rd, St Albans Phone: 9249 4665
Hip Hop Dance
Beginners dance workshops. No charge.
Race to the Ocean Arts n’ Crafts
Fish, crab, octopus or seahorse? Have fun creating colourful ocean creatures using recycled materials. No charge.
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What’s On In The West? What’s On in BRIMBANK? DESCRIPTION & COST
AGE
DATE & TIME
Smart Sprouts Gardening Club
Learn to grow and care for your own vegetables, herbs and flowers. Composting for climate change. No charge.
6-12 years
FRI 2 JUL 10.30AM12PM
Westvale Community Centre 45 Kings Rd, St Albans Phone: 9249 4665
Youth Week Zine and Storytelling
Join other young queer people of the West to tell your story and make a zine. Registration required. No cost.
13-18 years
TUE 29 JUN 1-4PM
Westvale Community Centre 45 Kings Rd, St Albans Phone: 9249 4665
Lego Robotics
Learn how to design build and control your own vehicle/robot. No charge.
10+ years
TUE 29 JUN or 6 JUL 10AM12PM
Delahey Community Centre 80 Copperfield Drive, Delahey Phone: 9249 4224
MS Paint & Paintbrush Art Exhibition
An exhibition of selected digital art pieces from the results of the MS Paint & Paintbrush art competition.
30-31 JUN 3-6PM
Sunshine Youth Space 28 Withers St, Sunshine Phone: 0438 611 680
TITLE
All ages
VENUE & CONTACT
What’s On in HOBSON’S BAY? TITLE
DESCRIPTION & COST
AGE
DATE & TIME
VENUE & CONTACT
Victorian Youth Week celebrations
Hobsons Bay UP presents a series of free events designed for young people aged 12-25 to come together and celebrate their contributions in 2021.
12-25 years
TUE 6 APR 10-12PM
View all events at www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au/y outhweek
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What’s On In The West? What’s On in MARIBYRNONG? TITLE
IMAGINARIA
DESCRIPTION & COST Test your five senses and explore fantastic custombuilt, interactive structures like a giant inflatable bubble, glowing light maze, and a "cosmic abyss". Imaginaria features bespoke sound, light and even scents that are activated as you explore the dreamscape. No cost.
MYAC Games Night (Zoom)
Join the Maribyrnong Youth Advisory Committee and engage in online games and activities! Get to know the committee and meet young people from the community. No cost.
Movie Competition
Enter the draw to win a $30 Sun Theatre voucher. All you have to do is tell us your favourite movie and why. Five winners will be announced on Thursday 1 July by 5pm. No cost.
Big Bang: 3 v 3 Basketball Tournament
Men, women and gender diverse young people. Register your team of 3-5 people in 2 categories: 1214 and 15-17. Register online at Facebook: @bigbangbraybrook or contact Dylan 9091 4700 or Ash 9311 3400. Prizes to be won. Cost: $5 per player.
AGE
12-17 years
DATE & TIME
MON 28 JUN
VENUE & CONTACT
12pm pick up time Braybrook Hub or 12:30pm at Phoenix Youth Centre. Return time 3:30pm at Phoenix Youth Centre, 4pm at Braybrook Hub. Register for events online at: https://www.maribyrnong.vic. gov.au/phoenix-youthhub/Home
12 to 25 years
12-17 years
WED 30 JUN
Register for events online at: https://www.maribyrnong.vic. gov.au/phoenix-youthhub/Home
Entries open THURS 10 JUN and close WED 30 JUL
Register for events online at: https://www.maribyrnong.vic. gov.au/phoenix-youthhub/Home
Where: RecWest 39 Lily St, Braybrook 12-17 years
FRI 2 JUL 10AM-4PM
Register for events online at: https://www.maribyrnong.vic. gov.au/phoenix-youthhub/Home
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What’s On In The West? What’s On in MARIBYRNONG? TITLE
Acoustic Session
DESCRIPTION & COST
Join Maribyrnong Youth Services fourth pop up Acoustic Session. Sit back and enjoy our line-up of talented young artists. You will also receive a free drink voucher on arrival!
AGE
DATE & TIME
VENUE & CONTACT Where: Braybrook Hub, 107-109 Churchill Av, Braybrook
12-25 years
TUE 6 JUL 1-3PM
Register for events online at: https://www.maribyrnong.vic. gov.au/phoenix-youthhub/Home
What’s On in MOONEE VALLEY? TITLE
Zine making workshop
Valley Youth FReeZA Committee
DESCRIPTION & COST Learn how to make zines with Gems Zine! They're a Naarm/Melbourne-based collective who produce zines and fill the pages with art and writing by women and non-binary people based in Australia and worldwide. No cost. Register here: https://bit.ly/zinesworksh op
Valley Youth’s regular FReeZA program will still be running during the school holidays! More info here: https://bit.ly/valleyyouthfr eeza
AGE
DATE & TIME
12-25 years
MON 5 JUL 3-4.30PM
12-25 years
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VENUE & CONTACT
Sam Merrifield Library 762 Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039 Phone: 9243 1225 Contact youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au if you’ve got any questions.
Contact youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au if you’ve got any questions.
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What’s On In The West? What’s On in MOONEE VALLEY? TITLE
School holiday fun in Moonee Valley!
DESCRIPTION & COST The Winter school holidays are here and we have you covered with some fun and interactive programs that are sure to keep the kids entertained!
AGE
DATE & TIME
VENUE & CONTACT
All ages
Various dates
Find all events here: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/schoo lholidayfun/
Check out the programs on offer below across Moonee Valley.
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 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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DESCRIPTION & COST
AGE
VENUE & CONTACT
6-12 years
https://juniorrangers.com.au/wh ats-on/
Junior Rangers: Winter Holiday Program
This program offers free naturebased and ranger-hosted activities for young children and their families! Check out the website for more information on school holiday activities happening in parks all across Victoria.
Events in Brimbank
Looking for things to do 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! Find out what’s on by visiting their website.
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 at SEA LIFE Melbourne 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 of primary school age every school holidays. Programs run from 10am to 3pm. Places are limited and bookings are essential.
Primary school students
https://www.bundoorapark.com. au/Page/Page.asp?Page_Id=126
Melbourne Museum
Melbourne Museum, Scienceworks and Immigration Museum.
Primary students
https://museumsvictoria.com.au/ whats-on/school-holidays/
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What’s On In The West? 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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