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Good Friday Appeal

The first day of the Easter school holidays is Good Friday - 7 April. Kids Day Out will be held on this day at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre. The MCEC will be transformed into a children's wonderland of carnival rides, giant inflatables, craft activities, music, dancing, sports, food and much more.Entry to Kids Day Out is free, with donations and proceeds from its paid activities helping The Royal Children's Hospital give sick kids the best possible care.

All Abilities - Junior Football Club

West Ivanhoe Roosters

Creator Club

In 2023 we are continuing the new after school program, Creator Club. 

See the below information and attached flyer for more information. Please share it with students and parents at your school and include in the school newsletter if possible.

Over two terms students will learn to use industry standard software such as Adobe Illustrator, Solidworks, and Adobe Rush. Students will use these skills with the Tech School technology to create their designs and to learn how to use our 3D printers, laser cutter, UV printer, garment printer and the embroidery machine. Students will get to keep any designs they create and manufacture on site.

Our expert facilitators will provide live demonstrations of tools and techniques, followed by time allocated for students to create their own designs or work on individual activities or projects.

This club will provide a fun opportunity to be creative whilst learning how to use powerful and professional software and technology!

Dates: Terms 1 & 2 start week 2

Time: Tuesdays from 4:00 pm – 5:30pm

Location: Banyule Nillumbik Tech School, 61 Civic Drive, Greensborough

Register: https://bit.ly/CCrego23

For further details, please contact Jen via email JenSquire@MelbournePolytechnic.edu.au

We would love if you could share this exciting opportunity with your school community and any families that you think might like to attend.

King Regards,

Banyule Nillumbik Tech School

Banyule City Soccer Club: Easter School Holiday Program

Code Camp

Code Camp is coming to Viewbank College in the school holidays.

Free after school program at Banyule Nillumbik Tech School

Schools On Air – over eight weeks, students will script, edit and record their very own radio show, which will go live on SYN 90.7. This program will suit students interested in broadcasting, producing, creating their own podcast or working in radio – supported each week by experts from SYN Radio. This is a great program for students to express themselves and gain confidence.

Free Maker Space - where students work alongside Industry Mentors to develop personal projects, or can bring their VCE / VM project, or just come along and find a passion project!  This is a great opportunity to utalise the industry standard technology on site. Parents and Teachers welcome to attend and work on their own passion projects !– WWC or VIT required for adults.

Music Making and Sound Production – This exciting new program sees students working with industry experts to compose, mix and record their own music using a range of high tech music gear!

Native Plant & Book Sale

is on Saturday 22nd April, 10am-4pm, at Eltham Community & Reception Centre, 801 Main Road, Eltham. 

Huge range of native & indigenous plants (at least 5 plant stalls), & books on related topics, all at great prices. 

Plant lists will be up on our website closer to the time.

Organised by Australian Plants Society Yarra Yarra Group Inc. (NE Melbourne).

Check our website for more detail 

https://apsyarrayarra.org.au/australian-plants-expo/autumn-plant-sale/

Opportunities for Banyule young people

EVENT: the All-Ages Tour is coming to Ivanhoe!

The Push All-Ages Tour is back and this time they're hitting the suburbs of Melbourne with some of Australia’s biggest artists – and the last show is in Ivanhoe!

On Saturday 27 May the All-Ages Tour takes over The Centre Ivanhoe with performances from King Stingray and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, PLUS the winner of our All-Ages Tour competition. This event is fully supervised, all-ages, drug, alcohol, smoke and vape-free. The Push All-Ages Tour is delivered with support from Banyule City Council, Jets Studios and the Victorian Government as a part of the On The Road Again program, and is funded through Creative Victoria.

DATE & TIME: Saturday 27 May 2023, 5pm to 9pm

LOCATION: The Centre Ivanhoe – 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079 Wurundjeri Country

COST: $30+BF  (NB: First Nations young people receive FREE entry & young people experiencing financial hardship can contact tickets@thepush.com.au)

TICKETS: https://www.thepush.com.au/events/all-ages-tour-2023-king-stingray-teen-jesus-and-the-jean-teasers

ENQUIRIES:  jets@banyule.vic.gov.au

Jets Studios : INCART & MUSIC VIBES  

INCART & MUSIC VIBES are young creatives with intellectual disabilities & neuro diversity ages 14-25. INCART participants build on art skills by exploring different technology & materials and sharing their creations in the community at exhibitions and events. MUSIC VIBES young people work together to learn about song writing and how to play their favourite music. The group explore music making techniques and work towards participating in live performance. MUSIC VIBES & INCART meet on Mondays at Jets studios in Bundoora and are supported by qualified art mentors / musicians & Youth Workers.

DATE & TIME: 4.30pm – 7.30pm. Mondays during school term. 

LOCATION: Jets Studios 2/ 24 The Concord, Bundoora.

COST: FREE

ENQUIRIES: Leza.cullen@banyule.vic.gov.au

BANYULE YOUTH SUMMIT – Save the date!

You are invited to hear from Banyule’s young people.

The Banyule Youth Summit will bring together young people to discuss what matters to them and to develop action for positive change. They will present a summary of their discussions and propose a series of recommendations in the final session of the day. Workers with young people are invited to this presentation to hear what they have to say and to support them in their role as active citizens in the Banyule community. If you are interested in attending, please contact Naomi to be placed on our invitation list.

DATE & TIME: Thursday 25th of May, 1:30pm – 3:30pm

LOCATION: Heidelberg Golf Club, Main Road Lower Plenty

COST: FREE

RSVP: Invitations to be sent in late March

ENQUIRIES: naomi.simmonds@banyule.vic.gov.au

JOIN JETS WEEKLY GROUPS IN 2023!

Jets Studios is a youth creative arts facility run by Banyule Youth Services

Jets is a safe place where young people aged 14-25 years of age can come together to access a range of awesome FREE services.  This includes: 

• Access to industry standard training and equipment such as recording studios and mentors.
• Creative resources and experiences such as access to musical instruments, visual arts tools and multimedia equipment.
• Live events and celebrations!
• Weekly creative arts workshops and social support groups.
• Support from professional youth workers.

DATE & TIME: program times differ, please see attached Term Timetable

LOCATION: 2/24 The Concord, Bundoora VIC 3083 Wurundjeri Country

COST: FREE

GET INVOLVED: complete our Expression of Interest form to get involved: https://forms.office.com/r/Nr0RkgkzRa

ENQUIRIES:  jets@banyule.vic.gov.au / (03) 9098 8000

Banyule Youth Services Holiday Events

Banyule Youth Services will be again offering a range of youth events over the April school holidays.  This will include a movie session, skate jam, gaming afternoon, waterslide night and creative wellbeing activities.  Details will be shared on our website and socials 3 weeks before the April holidays.   

WHEN: various – April school holidays 

INFORMATION & BOOKINGS: Check our website https://banyuleyouth.com/schoolholidays/ from 16 March

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

“Game Night Takeover”

We are inviting you to take over the library on Friday night with exclusive access!  Play a D&D session, join the Mario Kart tournament or try a bit of everything we’ve got on, including: Role Playing Games (Dungeons & Dragons, Dread), Jackbox Games, Magic the Gathering, Board Games, Nintendo Switch on the giant theatre screen (Smash Bros & Mario Kart).  

To book in please click on the link below:

WHEN: Friday 31 March

WHERE: Ivanhoe Library

TIME: 6pm – 9pmContact: Lisa 0427 833 321

Bookings essential at https://yprl.spydus.com/cgi-bin/spydus.exe/ENQ/WPAC/EVSESENQ?SETLVL=&RNI=529955

TARGET GROUP: 15-25 years

COST: FREE

Role Playing Games Collective

We are hosting this term with different Role Playing Game (RPG) systems.  Some are like Dungeons & Dragons and others not so much but all are filled with fun & adventure.  This session will run “one shots” (a single stand alone adventure) with experienced Game Masters suitable for new & experienced players.  Please note that we will be limited D&D games at this session but will be running different systems instead.  To book in please click on the link below;

WHEN: Saturday 1 April

WHERE: Jets Studios, Bundoora

TIME: 11am – 3pmContact: Lisa 0427 833 321

Bookings essential at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/571188148127

TARGET GROUP: 12-16 years

COST: FREE

All Abilities Music & Art Event @ Ivanhoe Library!

Join us as young people from our all-abilities Jets Inclusion Programs launch their new group, ‘The Zizzy Street Band’ and their ‘Minecraft Mob Zine’. Everyone welcome! 

This event is fully supervised, all-ages, drug, alcohol, smoke and vape-free. Presented by Banyule Youth Services.

DATE & TIME: Monday April 3 2023. 

LOCATION: The Centre Ivanhoe, Amphitheatre – 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079 Wurundjeri Country.

COST: FREE 

TICKETS: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/586643024077

ENQUIRIES:  leza.cullen@banyule.vic.gov.au

MOVIE: “Dungeon & Dragons: Honour Among Thieves”

We have the whole cinema to ourselves to watch this D&D tale of a charming thief and a band of unlikely adventurers 

embark on an epic quest to retrieve a long lost relic, but their charming adventure goes dangerously awry when they 

run afoul of the wrong people. 

WHEN: Wednesday 12 April 

WHERE: Hoyts, Greensborough

TIME: 1.30 – 4.15pmContact: Lisa 0427 833 321

Bookings essential at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/588700116897

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: $8 tickets & each guest gets a free giftbag!

Check out the trailer here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IiMinixSXII

Malahang Skate Jam

Join us for a fun afternoon at Malahang Skatepark! Banyule Youth Services and Locality Store will be running fun activities and giving out prizes for skaters of all skill levels and the team from Open House will also be at the Bike Hut running sports activities and a FREE BBQ! BYO helmet and water bottle.

This event is fully supervised event for ages 12-25. Strictly drug, alcohol, smoke and vape-free. 

DATE & TIME: Thursday April 13 2023. 

LOCATION: Malahang Reserve, Oriel Rd, West Heidelberg Wurundjeri Country.

COST: FREE 

TICKETS: BOOKINGS PREFERRED AT https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/589387292257

ENQUIRIES:  kieran.west@banyule.vic.gov.au

Immersive Worlds

Explore new worlds through VR, D&D, tabletop/board games, an escape room and Nintendo Switch on the big screen!

WHEN: Friday 14 April

WHERE: Ivanhoe library

TIME: 1-5pmContact: Call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email Lisa on lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au 

Bookings essential at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/588740597977

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

Banyule Outdoor Movies: “Spirt Untamed & Minions: The Rise of Gru”

Join us for Banyule’s outdoor movie program in this screening of both “Spirited Untamed: The Movie” (rated G) followed by “Minions: The Rise of Gru” (rated PG).

No bookings required. Bring a picnic rug and enjoy.

WHEN: Saturday 15 April 

WHERE: Anthony Beale Reserve, St Helena

TIME: 3-6.30pmNo bookings required.

TARGET GROUP: All ages

COST: FREE

More here: www.banyule.vic.gov/movies

Makers Crafternoon 

Calling all creatives & emerging artists!  Want to learn some new crafts to add to your makers experience?  

Choose 2 workshops including; using Polymer clay, wellbeing cards, pompom (Soot sprites) & scrunchies.  

All materials and snacks provided 

WHEN: Tues 18 April

WHERE: Jets  Studios, Bundoora

TIME: 1-4pm

Contact: Call Leza on 0411 267 427 or email Leza on leza.cullen@banyule.vic.gov.au

Bookings essential at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/588754058237

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

Upcycle Screen Printing

Learn how easy it is to create home made screen prints, using simple methods of creating stencils or even using leaves and flowers 

to personalise your own garments or fabric. Great way to rejuvenate old garments that may have stains you want to hide or update 

so you don’t have to replace them with new garments!  Bring your own light coloured clothing or pilllowcase if you want & we will also have materials to use as well. 

WHEN: Wednesday 19 April

WHERE: Jets Studios, Bundoora

TIME: 1-3pm

Contact: Call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email Lisa on lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

Bookings essential at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/589326711057

Wellbeing workshop

Get all the supplies & guidance on how to set up your own wellbeing tools including journaling, 

making your own signature essential oil blend, and nature arrangements.

A wellbeing kit, snacks and all materials supplied.

WHEN: Thursday 20 April

WHERE: Watsonia library

TIME: 1.30-4.15pm

Contact: Call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email Lisa on lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

Bookings essential at https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/588945310277

Waterslide night for young people

Join us for a fun night with unlimited rides on the Tantrum Alley, Pipeline Slide & inflatables.  Listen to our upcoming local DJ’s. 

DATE & TIME: Friday 21 April

LOCATION: Watermarc, Greensborough

TIME: 6-9pmContact: Call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email Lisa on lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

No bookings required – just come along

TARGET GROUP: 10-17 years

COST: $3

EVENT: the All-Ages Tour is coming to Ivanhoe and over 30% of tickets are gone – get them quick!

On Saturday 27 May the All-Ages Tour takes over The Centre Ivanhoe with performances from King Stingray and Teen Jesus and the Jean Teasers, PLUS the winner of our All-Ages Tour competition. This event is fully supervised, all-ages, drug, alcohol, smoke and vape-free. The Push All-Ages Tour is delivered with support from Banyule City Council, Jets Studios and the Victorian Government as a part of the On The Road Again program, and is funded through Creative Victoria.

DATE & TIME: Saturday 27 May 2023, 5pm to 9pm

LOCATION: The Centre Ivanhoe – 275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe VIC 3079 Wurundjeri Country

COST: $30+BF  (please note: First Nations young people receive FREE entry & young people experiencing financial hardship can contact tickets@thepush.com.au – this email can also be reached to confirm companion tickets)

TICKETS: www.linktr.ee/jetsbundoora (use ‘FREEZA25’ for $5 off the ticket price!)

ENQUIRIES:  jets@banyule.vic.gov.au

Junior Futsal

Australian Institute of Music - Holiday Workshops

AIM School Holiday Workshop – Performance and Songwriting

20 – 21 April 2023, 10am – 4pm

Learn, practice, write and perform under the expertise of Australia’s leading music mentors. Everything from contemporary and classic pop, rock and soul tunes, to workshopping your original tunes.

BOOK NOW: https://aim.edu.au/course/performance-songwriting-school-holiday-workshop-melb/

AIM Melbourne Information Evening

16 May 2023, 5.30pm – 8pm

BOOK NOW: https://aim.edu.au/events/aim-melbourne-info-evening-23/

AIM Music Theatre Open-Call Audition Day

22 September 2023, 10am – 3pm

All students who wish to enter the Bachelor of Music Theatre must successfully audition to enter this course.  An open-call audition day will enable a collaborative and experience-based audition, working with faculty and getting a sense of what student life is like at AIM.

MORE INFO: https://aim.edu.au/events/aim-music-theatre-audition-melbourne/

AIM Backstage Pass – School Excursion

Thursdays slots throughout the year (different days can be discussed), general timing: 10am – 2pm

AIM Backstage Pass is designed to provide secondary music students at any stage of learning with an enjoyable, informative, and educational experience at the Australian Institute of Music Melbourne Campus. It is a day full of music and collaboration to give students a holistic music experience. 

MORE INFO: https://aim.edu.au/events/backstage-pass-school-excursion-melb/

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