Community Notices
Community Support Services
Creative Art
The City of Whittlesea’s Baseline for Young People are running free one off creative art workshops for young people between the ages of 12-25. These workshops are great for young people wanting to connect with other young people and create their own art work.
For bookings please follow the links
Thanks
Holly Teagle
Youth Development Officer
City of Whittlesea
Young Woman's Leadership Program
The City of Whittlesea’s Baseline for Young People are looking for young women who are interested in joining the next Young Women’s Leadership Program. The online program is for young women aged between 15 and 20 years of age. We will look at leadership, building confidence, gender equality, healthy relationships, consent and the law, women in leadership and women’s health. The program will run on Monday’s from 4-6pm through MS Teams and will go for 8 weeks excluding school holidays. The program begins on Monday 7th September.
To book go to www.baseline.as.me/YWG
For more information check out the flyer attached or contact me at holly.teagle@whittlesea.vic.gov.au
Thanks
Holly Teagle
Youth Development Officer
City of Whittlesea
WEBINAR : Building family resilience during coronavirus (COVID-19).
On Tuesday 25 August, the Department of Education and Training is presenting a free webinar for parents and carers by renowned child psychologist Dr Michael Carr-Gregg, on building family resilience during coronavirus (COVID-19).
Parents and carers play a vital role in helping children feel safe through uncertain times.
Dr Carr-Gregg’s webinar is aptly named Managing the Coronacoaster – Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era.
In this webinar, Dr Carr-Gregg provides tools and strategies for parents and carers to help manage the lockdown and remote learning. Topics include:
- your supportive role
- setting the emotional tone
- focusing on what you can control
- how to deal with disappointment
- further resources and where to get help.
Dr Carr-Gregg’s presentation will run for 45 minutes. This will be followed by a 15-minute question-and-answer session in which parents and carers can ask Dr Carr-Gregg questions.
Webinar details
- When: Tuesday 25 August
- Time: 7:30pm
- Duration: 45-minute presentation followed by 15-minute questions and answers session
- Format: online via Webex
- Cost: free
How to register
To register and for more information visit the Managing the Coronacoaster – Tips for building resilient families in the coronavirus era eventbrite page.
Zero Waste Cooking Classes
Free Online Soccer Program – starting Wednesday 19th August via Zoom
WCC is launching a new online soccer program for young people (12 -25s) in Whittlesea with training tips and advice from professional soccer player, Melissa Barbieri! Specific sessions will be run for different age groups and genders.
Please click here to register!
Also feel free to check out and share WCC’s Facebook post which features a video from Melissa here!
For any questions or further information, please get in touch with Ruvee at rratnayake@whittleseacc.org.au or Dean at DMarando@whittleseacc.org.au
Free reusable Mask Making Workshop and Hangout – 7:00 pm Wednesday 26th August via Zoom
Free event for young people (10-25s). Come hang out with WCC’s youth advisory group (The LOT) and make some reusable face masks. No sewing machine required. Event link and list of materials will be emailed after registration.
For any questions or further information, please get in touch with Kate at khalstead@whittleseacc.org.au or Dean at DMarando@whittleseacc.org.au
To register for the online Face Mask Workshop please Register Here
Youth Spaces Consultation Survey
At Whittlesea Community Connections we'd love to hear what young people think about having a dedicated youth space in the City of Whittlesea. We are also keen to hear more from young people about how we can best support them during the current lockdown. Please pass on this survey link to any young people you work with in Whittlesea. The survey only take about 4 minutes to complete!
Have your say in 4 Minutes: Click Here
For any questions or further information, please get in touch with Kate at khalstead@whittleseacc.org.au or Dean at DMarando@whittleseacc.org.au
