Community News
Swimland Swim Club - Do you love swimming?
Swimland Swim Club is a swim squad that caters to children and young adults who are ready to start transitioning out of a learn to swim program.
They are one of the only local swim clubs in the area, with training sites at Parkwood Green and Braybrook Paul Sadler.
For more information about how to join, please see the attached flyer.
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Interested in playing AFL?
Footy’s back at Albanvale Football Club! Pre season training occurs every Friday night 5-6pm. New players are welcome to join. Please call 0413 807 445 to register.
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St Albans Football Club is looking for players
The St Albans Football Club is a proud community football club based at Errington Reserve St Albans and Kings Park Reserve, Gillespie Road St Albans.
In addition to its core football roots, St Albans Football Club presents an open accessible face, welcoming members and guests into its sporting and social programs from the broad spectrum of cultures within its melting pot suburb.
Our “Vision” is to be the sporting club of choice for our community, encouraging all to participate with no barriers to entry and success.
STAFC offers teams from Auskick through to Under 16's. Please see the flyers below for information on how to register.
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Love playing soccer?
Brimbank Stallions FC is looking for players to join their Girls U14 team. See below for details.
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Level Crossing Removal - Mt Derrimut Rd
The Victorian Govt is removing the level crossing at Mt Derrimut Road by elevating the rail line over the road and building a new Deer Park Station.
Early works have kicked off at the site, including ground testing and assessments, with further activity – such as site establishment and works in the rail corridor – increasing throughout March. This is a major step in the project, which will improve safety and ease congestion at Mt Derrimut Road.
Final designs for the 1.2-kilometre elevated rail bridge over Mt Derrimut Road and new Deer Park Station have now been released and they also feature a transport hub, giving commuters access to a new bus interchange, trains and car parking, with safer connections for pedestrians and cyclists, all within one precinct.
You’re invited to view the final designs, explore our virtual information room, ask questions, and find out more about the upcoming construction works at Mt Derrimut Road, Deer Park | Engage Victoria
For more information or to subscribe to email updates on the project, visit our website at Mt Derrimut Road, Deer Park | Level Crossing Removal Project (levelcrossings.vic.gov.au)
You can also subscribe to SMS construction updates by texting Derrimut to 0427 840 967
To connect directly with a project team member:
- send us a private message on the Level Crossing Removal Project Facebook page
- contact our call centre on 1800 105 105
- or email us at contact@levelcrossings.vic.gov.au
Kind regards,
The Level Crossing Removal Project – Mt Derrimut Road team
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What's On Around Brimbank
Brimbank’s Writers & Readers Festival will be running Thursday 17 – Saturday 26 March. Click here to download the program brochure and book here.
Belgravia Leisure is running a campaign called All Abilities Autumn to support children, young people and adults of all abilities to learn how to golf and make friends. Learn more and register here.
Brimbank Libraries have launched Libraries After Dark, leaving libraries open until 10PM on selected Thursdays. More info here.
Edmund Rice Community & Refugee Services - Edmund Rice Foundation (erf.org.au)
A Tutoring Program for secondary and tertiary students operates on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30-5:30pm at the Errington Centre and Saturdays from 10:30am-12:30pm at the Catholic Regional College Library in St Albans.
Students are paired one-to-one with an adult tutor who can assist them with their studies. Social activities are for students and volunteers involved in either of the above learning support programs. These include excursions and events throughout the year as well as two camps with our sister organisation, Edmund Rice Camps Victoria.
The Young Women's Mentoring Program involves bimonthly excursions around Melbourne for students in years 10-11 from the tutoring program and their volunteer mentors. It provides a forum for these young women to support one another, build confidence, develop positive peer networks and become role models within their community.
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Rhythm 'N' Beats Workshops
Ex VUSC student Rex Pelman is running a weekly beat making workshop every Friday afternoon in Terms 1 and 2, where he will take the participants step by step through the process of crafting incredible beats using a program called Fruity Loops Studio. This would be a fantastic workshop for any aspiring musicians, rappers and music producers, especially as Rex will be mastering all the beats into an EP at the end of the workshop series!
with Rexson Pelman (VUSC alumni)
Location: St Albans Community Centre in the IT Lab
Date: Fridays in Term 1 (Feb 4th - April 8th) and Term 2 (April 29th - June 17th)
Time: 4.30pm-6.30pm
For anyone aged 12-25 interested in beat making.
Rhythm 'N' Beats is a crash course in beat making with the music producer, rapper and sound designer R.Xs.P (Rexson Pelman). Join us on Friday afternoons to learn how to use studio software, experiment with your sound, and meet other emerging westside artists. You’ll be able to make it and take it, as beats created in this workshop will be mastered and featured on a Rhythm 'N' Beats EP.
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On Track is back these school holidays!
With school holidays fast approaching, Mushroom Group is thrilled to be bringing their ON TRACK 16 program to St. Albans Secondary College these Easter Holidays from Monday April 11 – Thursday April 14, 2022.
They have also announced the launch of the ON TRACK website www.ontrackmusic.com.au, for program information and to place expressions of interest and confirm registrations.
GET CREATIVE, GET ON TRACK!
In short, across OT16’s four days participants will:
- SONG WRITING - Turn your experiences into your very own song with the help of our amazing music mentors!
- FILM CLIP MAKING -Walk away with a film clip of your song!
- CREATIVE WORKSHOPS – African Drumming with AFROBEAT
- MUSIC DEMO RECORDING - Record an industry standard music demo of the collaborative track!
- MUSIC CELEBRATION DAY! Artist X Artist interviews and performances LIVE with Ed Moon and Yara
Program background:
- Developed by Mushroom Group and supported by the Victorian Government, ON TRACK is a learning initiative developed to engage at risk or disengaged youth within the community
- ON TRACK is completely FREE for students, with PTV travel vouchers provided in advance if required
- Lunch and refreshments are provided
- PRIZES are up for grabs every day!
See the flyer below for more information.
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Melbourne Victory Football Club School Holiday Program
Melbourne Victory’s free Holiday Program for secondary students is back!
Two programs will run in the Autumn School Holidays:
- 11th – 14th April for the South and East Schools
- 18th – 21th April for the North and West Schools
The Melbourne Victory Autumn Holiday Program will provide secondary school students with the opportunity to engage with Melbourne Victory staff, coaches and players, as well as participate in education, cultural and employment sessions.
Participants will have the opportunity to develop leadership and teamwork skills, while also learning and improving their football skills and knowledge through daily training sessions and games.
For more information and registration visit: https://melbournevictory.typeform.com/to/iaVaPfHn
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North Melbourne Football Club Holidays Program
AUTUMN HUDDLE HOLIDAYS PROGRAM – JUNIOR AND SENIOR
Tuesday 12 April – Friday 22 April
Huddle Holidays will feature the always popular Huddle Picnic for 8-18 year olds which includes fun, sports, henna, food and a DJ session for senior students.
Additionally, seniors (13-18yo) can enjoy a First Aid Course, Volleyball Tournament, and Day of Fun at Strike Bowling including challenging escape rooms, ten-pin bowling with friends and finally some laser tag chaos. Juniors are invited to outings which include Bounce, Puffing Billy and a visit to the Lume Van Goh Exhibition.
Transport is provided from The Huddle in Werribee or North Melbourne and lunch is included.
Registrations are a must and fill up quickly!
For more information and registration:
8-12 year olds sign up here: https://thehuddle.secure.force.com/r/huddleholidaysjunior
13-18 year olds sign up here: https://thehuddle.secure.force.com/r/huddleholidayssenior
See the attached flyer for more details: