Community News & Events
Musical Cast Announcement
Altona College is excited to announce the cast for this years production of Frozen Jnr set for Term 3, 12th & 13th August - more information to come.
Hobsons Bay Youth Services Webinar
Free parent webinar, featuring Dr. Justin Coulson - registrations essential
Saver Plus Back to School Campaign
Saver Plus is a well-established program funded by Department of Social Services that helps eligible families build savings specifically for education expenses.
Families can save up to $500, which is matched by dollars for dollars, giving them up to $1,000 to spend on approved school-related costs such as uniforms, books, laptops, excursions, and other learning essentials. Alongside the financial benefit, families also gain practical saving skills that continue to support them well beyond the school year.
AFL Umpire Academy
Williamstown Literary Festival
Young Adas Short Story Prize
Students aged 14–18 are invited to enter the Young Adas Short Story Prize, part of the Williamstown Literary Festival. The submission deadline has been extended to 15 March 2026.
Key details:
- Free entry
- Short stories up to 1000 words on any theme
- First prize: $250
Shortlisted writers receive a certificate and will have their story published in the festival’s anthology (with a complimentary copy)
Eligibility:Students aged 14–18 who live or attend school in the following local government areas: Brimbank, Hobsons Bay, Hume, Maribyrnong, Melton, Moonee Valley, or Wyndham.Students who finished Year 12 in 2025 may still enter if they are 18 or under at the submission deadline.
The prize honours Ada Cambridge, a noted Australian author who lived in Williamstown. Winners will be announced at the festival in June 2026.
For full guidelines and to submit an entry, visit https://www.willylitfest.org.au/ada-cambridge-prizes
Free autism workshop for families
