Community News

Community News

Research Lower Plenty Baseball Club

Research Lower Plenty Baseball Club is already fielding enquiries from junior players and parents regarding our Summer season.

FREE Cultural Competency training: Working with the Somali Australian community – Book in now for your team!

 

The Diverse Communities team at Banyule Youth Services have developed a 2 hour Cultural Competency training for local services who work with or want to engage the local Somali Australian community.  Learn about Somali culture and the religion of Islam.  Find out how your service can promote to, work with and support Somali families.

WHEN: Book a date that suits you

WHERE: We can host at your workplace or at a Banyule City Council location

TIME: 2 hours

Contact: 

Email: Banyule.youth.training@banyule.vic.gov.au or call 9457 9855

TARGET GROUP: Services, workers and schools who work with or want to start working with the Somali Australian community (preference is given to Banyule services, but we encourage neighbouring services to enquire also)

COST: FREE – includes light refreshments

 

FREE Drug & Alcohol Education Program for Parents & Carers of Somali-Australian Young people

The Diverse Communities (Saldhig) team has had the opportunity to consult with parents and carers from our local community to discuss important topics such as drug and alcohol amongst our young people. We are now able to launch our upcoming education program for parents & carers of Somali-Australian young people impacted by someone’s drug and alcohol use. 

WHEN: Starts Saturday 6th August running weekly till 27th August. 

WHERE: Shop 48, the Harmony Centre, The Mall, West Heidelberg. 

TIME: 1-4pm Contact: Email sadia.ali@banyule.vic.gov.au or call 0479191838

TARGET GROUP: Parents and carers of young people

COST: FREE – includes light refreshments

 

Knight at the Museum

Whitehorse Showtime is a theatrical experience performed by the Scouts and Guides of the Mount Dandenong Region.

Ever wondered what happens in a museum overnight? Come and join us for a knight at the museum as our exhibits come to life and give you a sneak peek at what they get up to when no one else is around. They love the knight life and they've got to boogie.

Whitehorse Showtime 2022 has something for everyone of all ages, this is a show the whole family can enjoy!

 

Dates and Times

Wed 31 Aug - 7.30pm

Thu 1 Sep - 7.30pm

Fri 2 Sep - 7.30pm

Sat 3 Sep - 1.30pm

Sat 3 Sep - 7.30pm

Duration

Approx 2 hours (including 20 min interval)

Standard Tickets

Full $30Conc $24Group 10+ $24Child $24

Date Specific Tickets

Wed 31 Aug: Opening Night - $20

Fri 2 Sep: Show and Over 18 Party - $39

Fri 2 Sep: Show and Youth Party (14-17 y/o) - $34

Sat 3 Sep: Joey (Under 8's) - $20

Venue: Box Hill Town Hall

Please note: seating at this venue is flat-floor. No tiered viewing.  

Click here to book tickets

For further enquiries phone the box office on 9262 6555 or email tickets@whitehorse.vic.gov.au

 

YouthFest 2022

YouthFest 2022 is a FREE festival for young people that is happening on Sunday 11th September from 12 to 5pm.  The event includes 3 live stages of performers, rides, wellbeing activities, workshops, clothing grab, sports activities, eco-friendly activities and much more!  The event is created by local young people, for young people.

DATE: Sunday 11th September 2022

TIME: 12 – 5pm

LOCATION: Birdwood Avenue, Macleod (the park between Macleod Station and Macleod Shops, next to Macleod College – buses replacing trains on the day so please plan ahead to arrive early)

TO FIND OUT MORE:www.youthfest.com.au  

VIDEO: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ELSWxoJRMkE

 

CodeCamp

CodeCamp are coming to Viewbank College again next holidays!

Book now at codecamp.com.au or call 1300 263 322

To get a free Code Camp Holiday Camp please enter the coupon code:

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