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Ashburton United SC Kick Off Program are currently offering a free trial for children aged 4–7.
The program is open to boys and girls, members and non-members, and is designed as a fun and welcoming introduction to soccer.
Program Details:
Program: Ashburton United SC Kick Off Program
Ages: 4–7 years old
Day/Time: Saturdays, 9:00am – 10:00am
Location: Ashburton Park
Free Trial Link: https://form.jotform.com/260760405928864
City of Monash
Monash City Council is running a FREE online session for parents, carers and teachers, presented by ThinkUKnow.
Help your child stay safe online with practical, up-to-date advice from online safety experts ThinkUKnow.
This FREE, online session will give parents, carers and teachers a clearer understanding of what young people are experiencing online, and what you can do to support and protect them.
If your child has a device, this session empowers you with the tools to help them use it safely and responsibly.
Event details
Date: Monday 22 June 2026
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm
Location: Online (A Microsoft Teams link will be emailed to you after registration)
This session is designed for adults only.
Active Communities
The Active Monash team is passionate about providing opportunities for all members of our community to be physically active. Our vision ‘Participate your way’ focuses on providing varied programs and services for all ages and abilities, with a strong emphasis on inclusion.
Discover new areas in Monash and stay informed about activities in the month ahead. Stay fit, have fun, connect with others and your local sports clubs.
Enjoy the outdoors, the sunshine, the community and participate your way. Check out Active Communities in the City of Monash, whether it's high intensity or slow and meaningful movements, join us and participate your way. Explore this month's activities in Active June. Have fun and discover new places in Monash.
Book in for the 2026 MYO Winter School Program in July, TODAY!
Due to popular demand, Winter School is expanding! As well as the three Symphonic BandsHallum,Day, and O’Callaghan, any student can explore their voice and join the Heronand Franco Choirs. We are also thrilled to be launching The Skinner de Bruin ParaOrchestra, open to students who are disabled, deaf or neurodivergent. The ParaOrchestra has the AMAZING opportunity to work with neurodivergent composer, Nat Bartsch, who will collaborate with students to compose a brand-new piece for the concert!
Every string player can get involved by joining the Winter School Heron and Franco Choirs! No previous experience is necessary. Singing in a choir is the perfect way to develop aural skills and build neural pathways in the brain – not to mention meet new friends and try something new!
Some financial assistance is available to families experiencing demonstrable financial hardship who meet the criteria, or for those who live in regional or rural Victoria. If you would like to apply for financial assistance, please contact the MYO office before you submit your application for Winter School – myo@myo.org.au .
All Winter School applicants can pre-order the limited edition MYO hoodie! These hoodies are a student and staff favourite so get your application and pre-order in now!
Please note, the application form will only work from a laptop / tablet, not a phone.
📅Dates: Tuesday 7th to Saturday 11th July 2026
🎶Times: 9:00am – 3:00pm (Tues-Fri), Showcase Concert Saturday (times TBC)
📍Where: The University of Melbourne Southbank Campus
The MYO Winter School is the perfect opportunity to grow your musical skills while having lots of fun with likeminded young musicians!
Open House Melbourne 2026: Generous City
The Open House Melbourne Weekend on Friday 24 and Sunday 26 July 2026 celebrates good design by opening up buildings, places and spaces, inspiring public engagement in conversations about the future of our city.
The Weekend 2026 theme, Generous City, explores how design, creativity and architecture can foster a culture of openness, offering space, care and possibility to the people who live, work and play here.
Open House Melbourne is a not-for-profit organisation that advocates for good design and empowers citizens to be active participants in the building of their city. Our annual program of talks, tours and events explore issues, challenges and success stories of Melbourne’s built environment.
The Open House Melbourne Weekend 2026 invites us to rediscover our city—to seek out new places and to reconnect with old favourites.
