Community News
Rock & Water Social Skills Program
Brimbank Youth Services is running a free Rock & Water social skills program for Brimbank young people aged 11-14 years. It will be run at Sydenham Neighbourhood House every Wednesday afternoon for six weeks, starting on Wednesday 5th November.
About the no cost program:
The Rock & Water program is a psycho physical program focusing on self-awareness, social awareness, self-control, communication and relationship skills. Because the program is psycho physical, it is heavily activity and exercise based rather than talk based, so it will be really engaging and fun for participants.
Rock & Water focuses on Social and Emotional Learning competencies which develop skills to:
- Nurture a positive sense of self
- Promote respectful relationships
- Build capacity to manage emotions, behaviours, and interactions with others
Check out the flyer below for more details. Click on the link to register: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/rock-water-brimbank-tickets-1685817618879?aff=oddtdtcreator
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DHA Tennis Academy
Tennis coaches from DHA Tennis Academy are based in St Albans and ran tennis sessions for our students earlier this year on Be Well Stay Well days. They offer both group and private tennis lessons, including the ANZ Hot Shots program.
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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:
- 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/
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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 number of 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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