What's On In The West - April 2021 School Holidays

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

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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

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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.

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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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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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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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Check out the Valley Youth website for more information on what’s on: https://valleyyouth.org.au/

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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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