Community News

Diamond Valley Athletics Club

The Diamond Valley Athletic Club invites students - & their parents - interested in a season of Cross Country running with Athletics Victoria, to register their interest with DVAC Registrar, Lyn Davis on mob: 0409 005 406 or email: ldavis_20@bigpond.com

Competition age groups for girls and boys are Under 14, Under 16, Under 18 and Under 20. As well, the competition is available to Open age, 40+ & 50+ age categories. Training sessions under qualified Coaches are conducted on Tuesday and Thursday afternoons at Willinda Park, Greensborough from 4:30pm. These sessions are free to club members.

The season of Cross Country running with AV commences on Saturday 7th May with Cross Country relays at Jells Park, Wheelers Hill. Junior athletes run a distance of 3km & senior athletes run legs of 6km.

The 2022 Winter season offers a mixture of Cross Country & Road running to cater for all abilities.

For further information, contact DVAC Secretary, Max Balchin on 0409 350 280 or check the websites valleyaths.org or athsvic.org.au

Banyule Youth Services News

What’s on offer

Our main holiday offering include events such as movie nights, waterslide night, Virtual Reality sessions and live music events! Be sure to check out all the offerings on our attached flier! Most of our events are FREE or extremely low cost however bookings are Essential as some events may have limited spots available.

Head over to www.banyuleyouth.com to secure your tickets.

But wait, there’s more!

We also host several smaller activities available for some of our smaller communities;

ETSY ONLINE WORKSHOP

Join Jobs Victoria & Banyule Youth Services for this online workshop to learn the ins and outs of creating a successful e-commerce business within an online marketplace such as Etsy. From signing up to carefully crafting your brand, you'll learn key strategies and actionable tactics to help you build an online storefront that sells. After taking this ONLINE class, you’ll have a toolbox of tips and tricks to draw from as you build your online business, giving you the skills to stand out and succeed no matter what you sell.

WHEN: Wednesday 6 July

WHERE: Zoom (online)

TIME: 6-7pmContact: Leza 0411 267 427

RSVP: Please text or call Leza to book your place.

TARGET GROUP: 12-25years

COST: FREE

BYS ENVIRO INFO SESSION

Come along to our information session with Banyule City Councils sustainability team to learn about what Council is doing to tackle climate change and to learn about grant opportunities open to young people in 2022! Council have up to $10,000 available for YOU to fund your environment or sustainability project OR IDEA!! Come along to find out more and share your ideas!

WHEN: Wednesday 27 June

WHERE: Ivanhoe Library & Cultural Hub (ILCH) – 275 Upper Heidelberg Road Ivanhoe

TIME: 2-4pmContact: Leza 0411 267 427

RSVP: Please text or call Leza to book your place.

TARGET GROUP: 12-25years

COST: FREE

LGBTQI+ BOWLING NIGHT

A fun night filled with laughter, friendly competition, and connection in an inclusive space.

Supported by BYS, we welcome young people who identify as LGBTQI+ to come along and meet other young queer people. Hosted at Oz Pin bowling, this event is a short distance to where the weekly Rainbow Space meets at Jets and is a great way to familiarize yourself with the area and the community.

WHEN: Sunday 3rd July

WHERE: Oz Tenpin Greensborough Lanes

445 Grimshaw Street

Bundoora, VIC 3083

TIME: 6-8pm

TARGET GROUP: 12-25years

COST: FREE

BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL AS TICKETS ARE LIMITED Get your ticket here

YOUTHFEST SAVE THE DATE!! CALL OUT FOR VOLUNTEERS

Youth Fest is back! Join us for an afternoon that celebrates the diversity of young people with live local music, free activities, a marketspace by young creatives, rides and so much more.

If you’d like to get involved in the planning this fantastic event and get great experience to add to your CV there’s loads of options. You can join our FReeZA events committee who meet weekly; support marketing; perform; be there on the day to help run a stall.

Submit an EOI here

Festival:

WHEN: Festival - Sunday September 11th . Vol programs from July 12th.

WHERE: Macleod Park

TIME: 12-5pm

Vol programs:

WHEN: Tuesdays from July 12th.

WHERE: Jets Creative Studios, 2/24 The Concord BundooraTARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: Free

MORE INFORMATION: coming soon, watch here: https://www.banyuleyouth.com/what-youthfest

Artwork call out!

Submissions are now open to find the hero image* that captures the vibrant atmosphere of Banyule Youth Fest 2022

WIN $150 VOUCHER & work with a graphic designer!!!Artists must be aged 12-25.All entries receive a small gift bag: including Chatime voucher.

Art needs to appeal to young people 12-25, be creative, warm, vibrant, appealing, exciting, original & encourage people to come!

Just submit a draft of your idea

A graphic designer will work with the winning image to suit promotional materials.SUBMIT DATE: 4th July 2022

CONTACT: Send your image to jets@banyule.vic.gov.au or arrange to drop it in to us

Jets 9098 8000

email Bec: rebecca.lonie@banyule.vic.gov.au

*Hero image- single picture, symbol, character

Offers to schools for student development Work Experience

Supported work experience placements at Jets creative art facility. Get hands on experience in a youth friendly creative studio, placement covers set up of spaces, support of programs, event preparation, administration, collaborating with others and learning how this unique space works and supports the community.

Our next block is Sept 5th- 8th. Jets host up to 4 blocks of work experience a year however these spots are quickly filled! Visit our webpage for more details:

https://www.banyuleyouth.com/jets-work-experience

Project Management Workshops

Ever thought of a career in project management? PMI is now offering FREE sessions that can be run in schools for students of all ages!

These sessions provide important skills to young people that can be used in everyday life settings as well as in preparation for professional careers

For more information email: Outreach@melbourne.pmi.org.au or see flier attached

Become a Teacher's Aide - Enrolments still open - Certificate III in School Based Education Support

This qualification will give you the skills and knowledge to provide assistance and support to teachers and students in a range of educational settings. This includes primary, secondary and special development schools and areas of early childhood education. Speak to us about real employment outcomes achieved by our graduates.Ring Prace on 9462 6077 or visit our website:https://prace.vic.edu.au/

MakeCode Arcade Game Jam

Banyule Nillumbik Tech School, in collaboration with Diamond Valley Library, is running our popular MakeCode Arcade Game Jam during the upcoming school holidays.

Feel free to share this email with any of your students interested in coding and/or gaming. Participants who attend both sessions will receive a free Adafruit PyGamer.