Community News
Glow - A new program for young women
Brimbank Youth Services are excited to launch Glow – a free, fun program for young women and non-binary youth aged 12–16! Glow is all about moving, laughing, trying new activities, connecting and building confidence – from hula hooping and carnival games to frisbee and pickleball.
The program is running after school in term 4 in St Albans with a taster happening during the school holidays:
- When: Thursdays, 16 Oct – 4 Dec 2025
- Time: 3:30 to 5pm
- Where: Errington Reserve, St Albans
- Cost: Free
- Registration: Register interest here https://brimbankyouth.com/program/glow/
The school holiday event is Girls who Glow for those young women keen for something to do in the holidays and/or have a little taster of the program. ‘Girls Who Glow’ as part of Youth Fest 2025 is happening on Thurs 25 Sept, 1–3:30pm at Errington Reserve. Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/girls-who-glow-yf2025
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School Holidays Programs & Events
Check out the links below and get involved in the many free events and programs happening these school holidays!
BYS Vouchers: https://brimbankyouth.com/programs/school-holiday-showbags/
Brimbank Libraries - https://www.eventbrite.com.au/cc/school-holidays-2556819
Brimbank Neighbourhood Houses/Community Centre: https://learning.brimbank.vic.gov.au/#categories. Offer a range of school holiday activities specific to each centre.
Extended Families (YP with a disability only) - https://www.extendedfamilies.org.au/k-t-n-i-program-brimbank
Brimbank Aquatic & Wellness Centre - https://leisurecentres.brimbank.vic.gov.au/news-and-events.
Creative Brimbank - https://creativebrimbank.com.au/whats-on.
Brimbank Shopping Centres - https://www.brimbankshoppingcentre.com.au/whats-on/events. https://www.sunshinemarketplace.com.au/whats-on.
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Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre
The Hunt Club Community & Arts Centre, Deer Park and Cairnlea Community Hub, Cairnlea are hosting a FREE Footy Skills Program for youth aged 13-25, partnering with Reclink Australia on Tuesday 23rd September in the school holidays + other events in Term 4. Download the flyers below for more information.
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B-Heard Now Program
Brimbank Youth Services is trialling a new program for 12-18yr olds living or schooling in Brimbank.
In short, it’s an opportunity for young people to connect and chat to a Youth Worker for guidance, advice, information, referral and advocacy without having to make an appointment, complete intake forms, referral forms, or go on a waitlist. Young People can just drop in at one of the two locations between 2-5pm.
Find our more and on their website - https://brimbankyouth.com/programs/b-heard-youth-support-program/#1744783067661-44d8254e-4132
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Free Telephone Interpreting Service for Parents & Carers
All Graduates Interpreting and Translating provides a free inbound telephone interpreting service, which enables parents and carers to contact our school with the support of a telephone interpreter. This service ensures that families with limited English proficiency can connect with us and receive the support they need.
Download this simple step-by-step guide which explains how parents and carers can utilise this service.
The guide is available in English and the Top 30 most commonly requested languages by families in Victorian government schools. Translated versions can be easily accessed through the links provided in the English version above.
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Financial Assistance for Families
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence’s mission is to work for an Australia free of Poverty.
Given the cost-of-living challenges at the moment, many families are doing it very tough and could use some help.
The Brotherhood of St. Laurence has provided the following financial resources for families, including:
- The Saver Plus Program
- State Schools Relief (contact the school to request this support)
- Camps, Sports and Excursions Fund (contact the school for an application form)
- Computerbank
If you would like further information, please feel free to reach out to them!
Ph: 9483 1183
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