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Free flu vaccinations

To help Victorians stay well this winter, the Victorian Government is providing free flu vaccinations for everyone aged six months and over. 

Free flu shots will be offered between 1 June and 30 June to boost vaccination coverage as much as possible and help avoid more hospitalisations throughout winter.

Further information is available on the Victorian Health website or visit the Better Health Channel to find out how to stay well this winter.

Glen Eira Youth Services

Did you know that Glen Eira Youth Services, located at the McKinnon Youth and Library Hub, offer a range of programs and activities for young people? Upcoming events include: 

• Winter Teen School Holiday Program (12 to 18 years) including ice-skating, a comic workshop, rock-climbing, a trip to Melbourne Museum 
• Your Space – weekly drop-in program (10 to 25 years) Wednesdays from 4.30–5.30pm (during the school term) free, fun and interactive. No registration required!
  8 June: Yoga and meditation
  15 June: Glen Eira Pride Speaker Series 
• Press Start – social gaming program (10 to 18 years) Mondays from 4pm–5.30pm (during the school term) a positive, social gaming experience to learn healthy gaming habits and play multi-player games. Participants try a variety of console and tabletop games each week, share common interests and connect with others. 
• Your Story (10 to 25 years) Thursday 16 June from 4pm–5.30pm short stories and poetry writing with Joel McKerrow and Clara Borg