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YOUTH ART EXHIBITION 2024 - DREAMS
Calling all young people aged 5 - 25 years old to submit their best artwork to be displayed in our Youth Art Exhibition, Dreams. This annual event is hosted by Glen Eira Youth Services Youth Events and Leadership Team and will be held at the Glen Eira Town Hall Gallery.
The Youth Art Exhibition is dedicated to celebrating young people for their unique talents and their ability to interpret life through art. We are looking for a diverse range of artworks including 3D pieces or sculptures, digital artworks, paintings, drawing and photography.
SUBMISSIONS:
Opening date for submissions: Monday 3 June at 9:00am
Closing date for submissions: Friday 16 August at 5:00pm
*Entrants must, live, work or study within the city of Glen Eira.*
ENTRANT CATEGORIES AND PRIZES:
Junior:
Ages 5 -9 – prize to the value of $100
Ages 10 -13 – prize to the value of $150
Senior:
Ages 14 -17 -prize to the value of $250
Ages 18 –25- prize to the value of $300 and solo exhibition in Gallery Two in 2025.
For more information and to submit your artwork, check out our website below.
WINTER TEEN SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Stay warm these holidays and make some new friends at our Winter School Holiday Program!
Glen Eira's Winter School Holiday Program will run during the June holidays in 2024. Activities are open to young people aged 12 to 18 years, who live, work or study in Glen Eira.
We’ve got some exciting activities lined up this break including:
- ice skating
- pretzel-making
- self-defence
- Picasso painting
Please contact Youth Services to discuss extra support needs on 9524 3676 prior to booking. For a full list of activities and booking information visit
When: Bookings open Monday 10 June
9:00 am and close Friday 21 June 5:00 pm.
Who: Young people aged 12 to 17 who live, work or study in Glen Eira
DEADLY YOUTH: A YOUTH SERVICES PODCAST
Deadly Youth: The Podcast is a new series that will shine a spotlight on the diverse stories of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, providing a space for their voices and stories to be amplified and in turn provide the visibility to empower other Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to actualise their dreams.
There are paid opportunities to be involved in this series and examples of possible themes include sporting success, connecting with country, artistic expression and strength in culture.
If you are interested in being part of this podcast series, please contact us with your details including Name, Age, Contact details, and Connection to Glen Eira (live, work, study, socialise).
PRIDE SPEAKER SERIES: A YOUTH SERVICES PODCAST
Pride Speaker series presents a living library of LGBTQIA+ people and their stories to the young people of Glen Eira, providing an avenue for young people to connect, listen, learn and ask questions of people with varying lived experiences within the community.
To check out the podcast visit us on Spotify or Youtube to see some of our previous episodes with people like Ash Brazill of the AFLW and intersectionality icon Budi Surdato.
10 IN 20: A YOUTH SERVICES PODCAST
Pride Speaker series presents a living library of LGBTQIA+ people and their stories to the young people of Glen Eira, providing an avenue for young people to connect, listen, learn and ask questions of people with varying lived experiences within the community.
If you are interested in being part of this podcast series, please contact us with your Name, Age, Contact details and Connection to Glen Eira (live, work, study, socialise).
Check out the 10-in-20 Podcast via Youtube or Spotify!
GLEN EIRA COMMUNITY VOICE
Community Voice is made up of around 400 locals invited to respond to up to eight online surveys or discussion forums each year. No prior knowledge or experience is necessary, and you can opt out at any time.
Join our online community panel and share your views on our programs, projects, services and strategies through periodic short online surveys you can do from the comfort of your home.
There are prizes to be won by participating, including memberships to Glen Eira Sports and Aquatic Centre. If you're 18 or older and live in Glen Eira, register your interest today and make an impact on Council decision-making.
ONE-ON-ONE SUPPORT SERVICES
Youth Services offers one-on-one support appointments to young people aged 10 to 25 (parental consent is required for those under 18 years old).
We can offer targeted goal-setting sessions for issues such as school stress, relationship issues, budgeting and getting ready to start job seeking. Our Youth Services team can also assist you with referrals to specialised local services to help you out with:
- drug and alcohol issues;
- jobs and education;
- money problems;
- relationship issues;
- parenting challenges;
- housing;
- domestic and family violence; and
- mental health.
We can also provide interim support until these longer-term supports are established.
Where: Bentleigh Library and Youth Hub, 161 Jasper Road, Bentleigh
The Keeping Up To Date (KUTD) newsletter aims to inform parents, guardians, schools and young people about current programs, services and events delivered by Glen Eira Youth Services.
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