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Opportunities for Banyule young people December - January
This month we are super excited to launch and share our Summer Series – a series of free or low cost activities that we will be running all Summer long for young people aged 10-25 years. We have environmental, wellbeing and creative workshops, a movie, cultural experiences, an art installation and sporting opportunities plus much more. Check it out – there really is something for everyone! You can find details on all the Summer Series events plus booking links at www.banyuleyouth.com/summerseries
Please note, all attendees will need to be double vaccinated and show proof on entry according to covid safe practices.
We would be very grateful if you could share these with young people and families in newsletters, virtual noticeboards and social media.
DIY Macramé Workshop workshop
In this workshop, hosted by Laneway Learning, learn how to create macramé plant hangers using cotton yarn from your old T-shirts! Up-cycling old clothes into macramé art is a great way to practice sustainability and low-waste living in a fun and creative way.
What to bring:
- Participants need to bring one or two old t-shirts or fabric (no embroidery or ribbed cotton)
- Optional: a pot plant you’d like to hang, macramé style
WHEN: Thursday January 13 2022
TIME: 2:00pm - 3:30pm
WHERE: Level 4, Banyule City Council, 1 Flintoff St, GreensboroughContact: Contact Kieran at kieran.west@banyule.vic.gov.au
Bookings essential: You MUST book at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/diy-macrame-workshop-tickets-211444956557
TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years
COST: FREE
Shaah & Sheeko (Tea & Conversation)
Join us at this exciting cultural experience to learn about Somali culture, through discussion and delicious traditional tea and sweet & savory food! We welcome those who would like to learn more about Somali-Australian culture as well as those already connected with the community.
WHEN: 11th of December
TIME: 2-4pm
WHERE: Banyule Community Health, 21 Alamein Rd, Heidelberg West VIC 3081
Contact: Sadia - 0413 813 172 Sadia.Ali@banyule.vic.gov.au
Bookings essential: You MUST book: https://shaahandsheeko.eventbrite.com.au
TARGET GROUP: Young women aged 12-25 years
COST: FREE
Hoyts “Spiderman – No Way Home”
We have booked out the largest cinema at Greensborough Hoyts for you & your friends to watch the latest Marvel blockbuster "Spiderman - No Way Home".
For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighbourhood hero is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a Super Hero. When he asks for help from Doctor Strange the stakes become even more dangerous, forcing him to discover what it truly means to be Spider-Man.
WHEN: Monday 20 December
TIME: 3-6pm
WHERE: Hoyts, GreensboroughContact: Lisa 0427 833 321 or email lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au
Bookings essential: You MUST book: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/190823126107
TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years
COST: $8 ticket includes popcorn & choc-top. Bring your own water bottle.
Minecraft Gaming
We have heard you! More Minecraft is on its way. Banyule Youth Services have teamed up with Ivanhoe library staff to bring you an afternoon of building & play in our favourite block world. We will have PvP, Build Battles, Spleef, Parkour & lots more. New & Experienced players welcome.
You will need to have your own copy of Minecraft to play.
WHEN: Wednesday 5 January
TIME: 1-4:30pm
WHERE: Online via ZoomContact: Lisa 0427 833 321 or email lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au
Bookings essential: You MUST book: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/minecraft-gaming-tickets-216079649047
TARGET GROUP: 12-18 years
COST: FREE
This event is a partnership with Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries.
“Dream catchers & journals” workshop
Increase your wellbeing making your own dream catcher & learning how to journal. Prefect for creating the best year ever. All materials supplied & you get to take home your dream catcher & your own personalised journal.
WHEN: Monday 10 January
TIME: 1-3pm
WHERE: Banyule City Council, 1 Flintoff Street, Greensborough
Contact: Lisa 0427 833 321 or email lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au
Bookings essential: You MUST book: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/dream-catchers-journals-tickets-216085747287
TARGET GROUP: 12-18 years
COST: FREE
“Role Playing Games” workshop
All things RPG – making minis, table top gaming, character creation, Dungeons & Dragons “one shots”, Magic the Gathering, Werewolf & more. We will have lots of workshops & activities with experts on hand to get your RPG gaming levelled up.
WHEN: Tuesday 11 January
TIME: 1-4pm
WHERE: Ivanhoe library, 275 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe
Contact: Lisa 0427 833 321 or email lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au
Bookings essential: You MUST book: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/role-playing-games-workshop-tickets-216087051187
TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years
COST: FREE
This event is a partnership with Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries.
First Nations cultural excellence workshop
Come and enjoy a hands on learning experience with Nartarsha Napanagka Bamblett a 26 year old Yorta Yorta, Walpiri, Wuradjeri & Kurnai women and mother.
This cultural workshop will be insightful, engaging, thought provoking and conversational. You will learn all about our First Nations people and customs through dance, music and language. There will be opportunity for story telling and sharing with one another. Afternoon tea will be providedWe welcome those who would like to learn more about our First Nations peoples as well as those already connected with the community to share their own stories.
WHEN: Wednesday 12th January 2022
TIME: 2.30-4.30pm
WHERE: Ivanhoe Library and Cultural Hub, 279 Upper Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe Contact: Jess Sayers 94579983 jessica.sayers@banyule.vic.gov.au
Bookings essential: https://culturalexcellenceworkshop.eventbrite.com.au
TARGET GROUP: All young people aged 12-25 years
COST: FREE
WaterMarc Yoga Class
Yoga has endless benefits! It builds balance, strength and flexibility, and can also be incredibly helpful in soothing stress and anxiety and calming a restless mind.Join in on this FREE yoga session for young people, perfect for regular practisers, and for beginners wanting to find out what it’s all about. Hosted by WaterMarc Greensborough, for all young people aged 12-25.WHEN: Friday 14 January
TIME: 2:30pm-3:30pm
WHERE: WaterMarc Greensborough. 1 Flintoff St, GreensboroughContact: Lisa 0427 833 321
Bookings essential: You MUST book: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/212141650387
TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years
COST: FREE
This event is a partnership with WaterMarc Greensborough
3081 Youth Martial Arts Program
A free recreational opportunity dedicated to diverse communities in 3081. This program will run over 4 consecutive weeks and will serve as an introduction program to martial arts for young people from 3081 and CALD backgrounds aged between 12-24.
WHEN: Thursday 6, 13, 20, 27 January
TIME: 1pm
WHERE: Charles La Trobe - Olympic Village Primary School, 152 Southern Road Heidelberg West, VIC 3081
Contact: Jafar 0435 479 035, Jafar.Hussein@banyule.vic.gov.au
Bookings essential: You MUST book: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/3081-youth-martial-arts-program-tickets-213371679437
TARGET GROUP: Young men 12-25 years with a CALD background or who have links to 3081
COST: FREE
WaterMarc Boxing Class
Ready to Rumble? Join in on this FREE boxing session and get a pre-Christmas workout in this energetic class, packed with fun and easy-to-follow boxing drills. This is a great class to get you into boxing in a safe and inclusive environment. Hosted by WaterMarc Greensborough.WHEN: Tuesday 21 December
TIME: 2:30pm-3:30pm
WHERE: WaterMarc Greensborough. 1 Flintoff St, GreensboroughContact: Lisa 0427 833 321
Bookings essential: You MUST book: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/212131299427
TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years
COST: FREE
This event is a partnership with WaterMarc Greensborough
LGBTQI+ ‘Find your style’ workshops
Our two-part workshop explores ways to explore and create different ways to express yourself outside of rigid gender stereotypes. This workshop will demonstrate creative ways to use clothing, hair and makeup to project a mixture of feminine, masculine, androgenous and everything in between. An LGBTQI+ Inclusive space to explore identity and self-expression. Come along to try something new, meet someone new or just have a great time!
This workshop will be hosted by Ms. Teresa Problem and supported by BYS and the Rainbow Space crew
WHEN: Friday 3rd December 4pm-5.30pm (Focus on face and hair) Friday 17th December 4pm-5.30pm (Focus on clothing styling)
WHERE: Jets Studio (2/24 The Concord, Bundoora)Contact: Maddi – 0481003524 or maddi.cooper@banyule.vic.gov.au
Bookings essential: tickets available www.eventbrite.com.au/e/lgbtqi-find-your-style-workshop-tickets-216052006367*note that a single ticket is used to gain access to both workshops.TARGET GROUP: 14-25 years, LGBTQI+
COST: FREE
Guitar Setup Workshop
Learn how to setup, intonate and maintain your own instrument with master luthier Joseph Price from Soxy Music. Bring along your own guitar if you can!
WHEN: Tuesday 18th January
TIME: 11:00am – 1:30pm OR 2:00pm – 4:30pm
WHERE: JETS – 2/24 The Concord, Bundoora
TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years
COST: FREE
Bookings essential: You MUST book: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/own-your-sound-guitar-setup-workshop-tickets-217231183317
Contact: Duncan on 0468 567 605 or email duncan.stephen@banyule.vic.gov.au
Drum Tuning and Maintenance Workshop
Learn all about drum types, heads and tuning, maintenance and cleaning, muffling, cymbal care, sticks and getting the desired sound from your kit. Feel free to bring your own drums for a tune up!
WHEN: Wednesday 19th January
TIME: 11:00am – 4:00pm
WHERE: JETS – 2/24 The Concord, Bundoora
TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years
COST: FREE
Bookings essential: You MUST book: www.eventbrite.com.au/e/own-your-sound-drum-tuning-maintenance-workshop-tickets-217288765547
Contact: Duncan on 0468 567 605 or email duncan.stephen@banyule.vic.gov.au
Jets Live!
Featuring live performances from up and coming local artists including, Jabba, DJ Control and some of our most popular Creatives for Hire, tour Banyule’s creative hub Jets Studios, make some art, see the launch of FReeza’s zine, enjoy the atmosphere and FREE catering from Food trucks onsite.
Then join “Reels On Wheels” with the Little Projector Company this innovative project involves riding your bike and stopping for short screenings around the area.
WHEN: Friday January 21st
TIME: 6-8pm Jets Live
8-9pm Reels On Wheels (BYO bike!)
WHERE: Jets 2/24 The Concord - (directions here) https://www.banyuleyouth.com/jets-about-us
Contact: Caitlin McKimm e: Caitlin.mckimm@banyule.vic.gov.au M:0434 679 037
Bookings essential: You MUST book: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/jets-live-tickets-217293830697
TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years
COST: FREE
MixTape #2 Mega Mix Launch
MixTape#2 goes live with the online publication of MegaMix, the second release by the Jets Mix Tape project. A compilation of local emerging artists from Banyule, Megamix is a truly mixed bag of performance genres, guaranteed to enliven the palette and expand your mind!
Check out MixTape#1 on the link below
WHEN: Friday 17th December
TIME: 5pm
WHERE: online - https://www.banyuleyouth.com/jets-mixtape
Contact: Caitlin Caitlin.mckimm@banyule.vic.gov.au M:0434 679 037
TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years
COST: FREE
To get involved in future MixTape releases visit here: Jets MixTape | Banyule Youth Services
Yarn at Latitude-NEW DATE
We are running a FREE session at Latitude for our local First Nations young people to come have fun, eat and have a yarn with us about things they would like to see in Banyule for our local mob. This event has previously been postponed due to lockdowns but we are ready to go this time!
WHEN: Thursday December 9th 2021
TIME: 3.45-6pm
WHERE: Latitude 590 Waterdale rd Heidelberg
Bookings essential: https://firstnationsyouthlatitude.eventbrite.com.auCONTACT: Jess Sayers 94579983 jessica.sayers@banyule.vic.gov.au
AGES: 14-25 years
COST: FREE
Please don’t forget that the Banyule Youth Team is available to provide support both online and via the phone to young people and their families. You can find an EOI form at www.banyuleyouth.com/support
Stay safe.
Leonie FarrellYouth Services CoordinatorMy pronouns are: She/HerBanyule City Council T (03) 9457 9939 M 0439 395 967 @BanyuleCouncil | Facebook | Twitter | LinkedIn
