The below advertisements are for Community activities, events or tickets available to Emerson Students and their families.

City of Dandenong - Autumn Escapes Holiday Activities

Running from 7 April – 17 April, this program is packed with free and low-cost events to keep the autumn break fun, creative and active.

📅 Dates: 7 April – 17 April

💸 Cost: Free or low cost

📲 Bookings can be made through this link: Holiday Activities | Youth

Badminton Tournament

Free tournament for 12 – 25-year-olds. Can sign up as individuals or in doubles.

Thursday 9 April @ Badminton Connect 9am – 5pm

Divisions: U16 Doubles, U25 Doubles

Register here: Badminton Tournament | Youth

Race Cars and Hot Laps!

Get Your free Tickets for Variety Stars on Track

Get ready for a brand‑new Variety Kids event, Variety Stars on Track!

Tickets for kids aged 12 and up to experience the excitement of riding in a real race car around the Sandown Racetrack. It’s set to be a high‑energy day full of speed, smiles and heart‑pounding fun.

The Details:

Sessions: 9:30am–10:30am | 11:00am–12:00pm | 1:30pm–2:30pm | 3:00pm-4:00pm

Sunday, 26 April 2026

Sandown Raceway, Sandown

Huge thanks to BMW Drivers Club Melbourne for making this event happen.

REGISTER

https://events.humanitix.com/variety-stars-on-track

Please note: Whilst all tickets are free, there is a one‑off $5 booking fee per order to secure your spot and enjoy the action!

Spend Easter Monday at the Footy!

FREE AFL Game Day Tickets: Hawthorn v Geelong

Don’t miss the Easter Monday blockbuster between Hawthorn and Geelong. Register for your free General Admission tickets and enjoy a great day of footy with the Variety family!

If you or your child need some downtime during the game, The Inclusion Project sensory space - Located within the Australian Sports Museum on Level 1, inside Gate 3, behind section M51 - will be available, offering a calm place to reset.

Monday, 6 April 2026

First Bounce at 3.15pm

MCG, Richmond

REGISTER

https://events.humanitix.com/register-to-receive-afl-game...

Please note: Whilst all tickets are free, there is a one‑off $5 booking fee per order to secure your seats and enjoy all the action from a great viewpoint.

Experience the Excitement of the AFL with Variety Victoria and Hawthorn FC!

FREE tickets to the Variety Inclusion Match - Hawthorn vs Port Adelaide

Variety - the Children's Charity, in partnership with Hawthorn Football Club and the Hawks Community Fund, is excited to offer our community free tickets to experience the thrill of the AFL.

Footy games can be overwhelming for some people, especially with noise and crowds. If you or your child need a break, The Inclusion Project sensory spaces are available throughout the game.

Located on Level 1 - Aisle 3 and Level 3 - Aisle 31, these calm, quiet spaces are staffed by trained professionals and people with lived experience, and are there to help everyone feel comfortable and supported on the day

Saturday, 18 April 2026

First Bounce at 4:15pm

Marvel Stadium, Docklands

REGISTER -

https://events.humanitix.com/2026-inclusion-match-or...

Please note: Whilst all tickets are free, there is a one‑off $5 booking fee per order to secure your seats in the Variety Bay and enjoy all the action from a great viewpoint.

Bupa Try Para Sports – Melbourne

Disability Sports Australia and Paralympics Australia are hosting a Try Para Sports event in Melbourne, giving people with disability the opportunity to try a range of sports and learn about local pathways into Para sport.

Saturday, 11 April 2026

10:00am - 12:00pm

State Sport Centres - Parkville

This free event is open to people with disability aged 10+ and will include:

Opportunities to try different Para sports

Meet and connect with new people

Meet Paralympians

Learn about sport classification and local opportunities

This is a positive, inclusive and safe space to be active and have fun.

Places are limited and registrations are required.

Register here: https://events.humanitix.com/bupa-try-para-sports-2026...

#ParaSport #InclusiveSport #DisabilitySport #Melbourne

2026	Start date	Finish date
Term 1	28 January	2 April
Term 2	20 April	26 June
Term 3	13 July	18 September
Term 4	5 October	18 December

Term	Date
One	Tuesday 27th January
Two	To Be Advised
Three	To Be Advised
Four	To Be Advised

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