Wellbeing
Looking for something to do during the holidays?
Check out these workshops and events:
#summerinknox Instagram Photographic Competition
Join in the fun and win prizes by participating in #summerinknox Instagram Photography Competition. Running over 8 weeks with a new theme and prizes each week. Post a photo, tag @knoxyouthservices or send us your photo by Direct message or email youth@knox.vic.gov.au For full T&Cs knox.vic.gov.au/summerinknox
Film Making Workshop – 12 January 2017
Knox Youth Services presents a film making workshop for young people 10- 16 years old on Thursday 12 January 2017. Turn your film making ideas into a reality (with the equipment you already have). Workshop will be held at Boronia Library @ Park Crescent Boronia. Places are limited. Fill in an enquiry form at knox.vic.gov.au/engage
Photography Skills Workshops 17 and / or 19 January 2017
Learn how to use the features on camera and turn it off the green box! Knox Youth Services and Knox Photographic Society presents a photography skills workshop for young people 10- 25 years old on Tuesday 17 and / or Thursday 19 January 2017. These workshops will be held at Boronia Library @ Park Crescent Boronia. Places are limited.
Fill in an enquiry form at: knox.vic.gov.au/engage
Skate and BMX Film Making workshop 24th January 2017
Knox Youth Services and YMCA are hosting a Skate and BMX Film making workshop for young people 10- 25 years old on Tuesday 24 January 2017. Turn your film making ideas into a reality (with the equipment you already have). Workshop will be held at Knox Skate and BMX Park Ferntree Gully Road & Gilbert Park Drive, Knoxfield. Places are limited. Fill in an enquiry form at: knox.vic.gov.au/engage
Knox Youth Events Crew
Are you creative, enthusiastic and interested in being part of something in your community? Knox Youth Events Crew is open to young people 12-25 years who live, work, study or have a connection in City of Knox. KYEC plans events like Green Foot Flicks, activities at community festivals and other places as way of encouraging young people to get involved in our community. The group meets on Tuesdays 4:30 – 6:30pm @ Knox Youth Information Centre 2 Capital City Boulevard, Wantirna South (Westfield Knox) http://goo.gl/C1Kgd5
Green Foot Flicks Youth Film Festival
We are looking for short films from local young film makers aged 10-25 years, who live, work, study or have a connection to Knox. Submit your film now to be in the running to win prizes and become a celebrity on the green carpet at Green Foot Flicks Youth Film Festival on Wednesday 5 April 2017. Films are due by Friday 17 February 2017, so you’ve got plenty of time to create a cinematic masterpiece. Finalist will be selected by a panel of young people on the Knox Youth Events Crew who plan and run the youth film festival event every year. For full details see the information download an application pack at: knox.vic.gov.au/greenfoot
For more details on these events contact:
Kate Clark
Tel: 9298 8550
Email: kate.clark@knox.vic.gov.au
Information for parents/young people
Cire Training
Be ready for 2017. Spring clean your finances, brush up on your resume and interview techniques, or would you like to know what to expect before gaining a qualification? ACFE pre-accredited courses are designed to help you gain valuable tips and information in order for you to achieve your goals. Courses are capped at $25. At this great price spots will fill fast so register today. This special is only available throughout December 2016. For further information visit www.cire.org.au or call 1300 835 253.
Camp Kiah
This camp is a combination of learning social skills, building confidence and esteem, creating new memories and making new friendships. Whilst learning new ways of viewing the world and the capacity to change behaviours. This is achieved through a safe therapeutic process that includes individual and group activities. Combining the concept of the traditional Native American dream catcher with the idea that we are able to create and catch our own dreams, illustrating that children/ young people can capture and control their dreams, thoughts and futures. Dates: 9th-12 Jan, 16th-19 Jan, 23rd-26 Jan. Camp includes all meals and snacks, 24 hour supervision, accommodation, activities. Suited for 7-17 yr olds. Cost: $980 + GST. To speak to a co-ordiator directly or for more information call 0432 192 015. More info at: www.campkiah.com.au/camps-1/
2017 Parent Course: New Diagnosis of ASD
Why fit in when you were born to stand out? Six-week education and support program for parents with children with ASD. Course consists of 6x 1hr sessions, designed to encourage greater understanding of ASD and to help encourage positive change in the family. Contact Jo White – Autism Counselling on 0414487509 or jowhite3130@gmail.com and visit www.autismcounselling.cm.au for more information. Course times: Wednesday evenings 7.00-8.00pm. Fee: $600 fully reimbursed through Fachsia (HCWA) funding.
Yarra Ranges Youth Holiday Program
Bookings are now open for the Youth Holiday Program in Summer 2017. Activities include pottery, job-ready workshop, stand-up paddleboarding, trampolining, go karts, hip hop dance, yoga, cafe class, and digital photography. Head to:
www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Community/Youth for details. Click on an activity to find the info and forms required! A new change we are introducing is online forms. A booking form is still required for payment but we will now collect participant details via the online form. Saving trees and time!
LGBTI in an Emergency - Survey
The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) has invited council emergency management officers to participate in research that aims to learn about the needs of LGBTI communities in emergencies in Victoria. The findings will inform the development of emergency management policies and procedures that reflect LGBTI-inclusive practice. The research project will be managed by the Gender and Disaster Pod, in partnership with GLHV@ARCSHS, La Trobe University. It is funded by the DPC and guided by an Advisory Group. To participate in the survey/s please visit the Gender and Disaster Pod, and for more information, please contact space@netc.net.au