Community News

Become a Teacher's Aide - Enrolments still open - Certificate III in School Based Education Support

Banyule City Council - Opportunities for Secondary Schools

Heidelberg Scout Group

GERRIC - Student Programs

We have student programs running for gifted students during the January school holidays. For these programs we offer both face to face and online options so they are available for interstate students.

Teacher's Aide Course

We are currently taking enrolments for Prace's next Cert III in School Based Education Support (Teacher's Aide) course in Donnybrook.It would be greatly appreciated if the following could be included in your newsletter.I have also attached the course flyer relevant to job seekers and parents considering returning to the workforce.

Code Camp is coming to Viewbank College

See flyers for futher information

JAGAJAGA Community Volunteer Awards 2023

Do you know a community hero - someone who volunteers their time and effort to make our community a better place?

Nominate them for my Jagajaga Community Volunteer Awards 2023

These annual awards recognise individuals and groups who seflessly volunteer their time and effort to make our community a better place.

Nominees must:

have been involved in an unpaid volunteering capacity
have contributed for a period longer than 12 months
live in our local community, or have been involved in unpaid volunteering capacity within our local community

Nominations close midday Tuesday, 07 February 2023

A ceremony will be held for Award recipients and their guests at:

Viewbank College Performing Arts Centre

Saturday 25th March, 2023

10am - 1pm

Ways to nominate:

Visit www.katethwaites.com and go to the Get in Touch tab
enter the following into your browser:
Volunteer Awards - Kate Thwaites MP
contact my office and request a nomination form be mailed or emailed to you.

Please do not hesitate to contact my office on (03) 9459 1411 should you require any further information. Otherwise, I look forward to receiving your nominations.

Yours sincerely

Kate Thwaites MP

Federal Member for Jagajaga

West Ivanhoe Roosters

Filmmaking Fundaments - how to take your filmmaking to a professional level.

Learn how to expertly light a scene, record sound and move your camera to get high production values. We’ll also use iPhones, mirrorless cameras, camcorders, low-cost digital cinema cameras introduce you to inexpensive professional editing programs like Final Cut Pro X and the free version of DaVinci Resolve - Cut Page.

You’ll learn how to move your camera using devices that don't cost much and learn about apps to help you. A strong emphasis is placed on sound and lighting techniques which can let a production down if not done well.

While there will be cameras available to shoot with at the course, participants are encouraged to bring, and use, their own cameras to experiment with the techniques demonstrated at the course.

This is a very hands-on course and we encourage all participants to be involved in all aspects of filmmaking - camera, sound, lighting, directing, acting and editing.

You’ll also get the latest information on affordable cameras (mirrorless, dedicated hand-held cameras), lighting, audio, sliders and stabilisers.

By the end of the course participants should be able to go out and shoot their own stories and make much better films with higher production values.

When: Saturday Jan 14 and Sunday Jan 15, 2023

Where: Dancehouse, Carlton North, Melbourne, Vic

Fees: $595 /$575 Concession

Conducted by Con Filippidis DoP/Cinematographer (https://www.fivecs.com.au/)

Details and Bookings: https://www.summerfilmschool.com / Tel: 03 93475035 / 0402 359 047 / Email: summerfilmschool@me.com

Oppurtunities for Banyule young people and workers - December/January

Buraanbur 2.0– Intergenerational Cultural Event

Join us in celebrating and learning about intergenerational talent in the form of dancing and poetry also known as Buraanbur. Buraanbur is a traditional Somali dance accompanied by poetry and rhythmic drum beats usually led by older women. This dance is performed at ceremonies and events, especially at weddings.This event will be an intense workshop style choreography lessons to ensure the participants get the full experience. Although our last Buraanbur event was more of a party, due to the feedback we received participants wanted a step by step choreography and we have listened! so this year’s Buraanbur 2.0 will be more of a choreography style workshop for the first 2hrs ensure everyone is comfortable enough to take their A game to the dance floor!

DATE & TIME: Sunday the 18th of Dec. 6pm – 9pm

LOCATION: 15 Daphne Cres, Bellfield VIC 3081

ENQUIRIES: Sadia Ali- M 0479 191 838 or Sadia.Ali@banyule.vic.gov.au

TARGET GROUP: (Women’s Only Event) Ages 12+

COST: FREE (Catering provided)

Bookings essentialhttps://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/478940011467

Young Carer’s ‘Bring a friend’ movie

In collaboration with Merri Health – Carers gateway connect, BYS have booked out an entire cinema for the early screening of Avatar 2: the way of water. This event is targeted for young carers – with each young carer able to bring one of their friends to share the experience. Each ticket includes popcorn and a drink.

WHEN: Thursday 22nd December 2022

TIME: 3pm

WHERE: HOYTS Greensborough

WHO: young people aged 12-18 who hold additional responsibilities in the home due to family members experiencing a terminal illness, disability, mental health condition or substance addiction.

Bookings essential: Young Carer's 'Bring a friend' movie night Tickets, Thu 22/12/2022 at 3:00 pm | EventbriteContact: Maddi Cooper – 0481 003 524 – maddi.cooper@banyule.vic.gov.au AGES: 12-18

COST: FREE

Movie “Avatar: The Way of Water”

We have hired out the whole cinema to enjoy the new chapter of this epic sci-fi.

WHEN: Thursday 5 January

WHERE: Hoyts, Greensborough

TIME: 3-6:45pmContact: Call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email Lisa on lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

Bookings essential at www.banyuleyouth.com/schoolholidays

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: $8 includes ticket, popcorn & a choc top. BYO water bottle.

Pop-Up Bike Jumps at Malahang

Come on down to the Bike Hut for an afternoon of fun activities, FREE BBQ and a

DJ playing tracks by request. Make sure to BYO helmet to try out our pop-up bike jumps!

*This is a partnership event with our friends at Open House

WHEN: Thursday 12 January

WHERE: The Bike Hut, Malahang Reserve, West Heidelberg

TIME: 3:30-5:30pmContact: Email Kieran at kieran.west@banyule.vic.gov.au

TARGET GROUP: 12-18 years

COST: FREE

Tie Dye workshop

Learn how to use sun print dyes to create tie dye effects of your old t-shirts. We'll have loads of enviro tips, ideas and freebies! Afternoon tea provided.

WHEN: Monday 16 January

WHERE: Jets Studios, Bundoora

TIME: 1-3pmContact: Call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email Lisa on lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

Bookings essential at www.banyuleyouth.com/schoolholidays

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

Immersive Worlds

Explore new worlds through robots, D&D, tabletop/board games and Nintendo Switch on the big screen!

WHEN: Tuesday 17 January

WHERE: Ivanhoe library

TIME: 1-5pmContact: Call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email Lisa on lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

Bookings essential at www.banyuleyouth.com/schoolholidays

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

Youth Share housing meet-up event

A fun and social event for young people to meet others who are considering share housing in the Banyule area. Young people will have access to facilitated discussions on; common experiences in share houses, advice on putting together an application and securing a property, their rights and responsibilities as a tenant and where to get support – Plus games and FREE food!

WHEN: 17th Jan 2023

TIME: 11am-3pm

WHERE: Jets Studio – 2/24 The Concord, Bundoora

WHO: young people living/wanting to live in the Banyule Municipality who are interested in share housing.

Bookings essential:

Contact: Maddi Cooper – 0481 003 524 – maddi.cooper@banyule.vic.gov.au

AGES: 17-25

COST: FREE

Bounce

50 interconnected trampolines, dodgeball, foam-pit, battle beam and so much more!

WHEN: Thursday 19 January

WHERE: Bounce, Heidelberg

TIME: 1.30-4.30pmContact: Call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email Lisa on lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

Bookings essential at www.banyuleyouth.com/schoolholidays

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: $8 includes ticket & goodie bag. BYO water bottle

$3 Slide night

Cool off this Summer with a swim night including unlimited rides on the waterslides! We'll also have an icecream truck and a DJ to get the party started!!

WHEN: Friday 20 January

WHERE: WaterMarc, Greensborough

TIME: 6-9pmContact: Call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email Lisa on lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

No bookings required

TARGET GROUP: 10-17 years

COST: $3 for unlimited rides on Tantrum Alley and the Pipeline!

Street Art workshop

Learn from our skilled street artists, D’Arcy & Seb how to stencil, freehand & use aerosol paints. Take home your own art piece! Afternoon tea provided.

WHEN: Tuesday 24 January

WHERE: Jets Studios, Bundoora

TIME: 1-4.30pmContact: Call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email Lisa on lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

Bookings essential at www.banyuleyouth.com/schoolholidays

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

Wellbeing News

From the Wellbeing Team