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BANYULE YOUTH SERVICES ONLINE WORKSHOPS

Banyule Youth Services has a whole range of FREE online workshops available for delivery in schools via Zoom. We also have a number of pre-recorded sessions available to download from our website. 

For more information on whats available please head to our h website www.banyuleyouth.com/resources-schools

We’ve also expanded our workshop options based on feedback for educators. 

Workshops include:

• Life Hacks – Learning about your legal rights and how to get a job
• Life Hacks – Learning tips and tricks about money and budgeting
• Wellbeing & Selfcare – What is Self-care and how can it help us?
• Safe Partying – information about staying safe, alcohol & more
• NEW Social media & Body image – how the internet can impact our self-esteem
• NEW Gender equality – learn what it is and how it is helpful for everybody
• NEW Music Vibes – Learn how Music can improve your mood (small group only)
• NEW Art vibes – how you can use Art as a form of mindfulness (small group only)
• NEW Youth work 101(for teachers & professionals) – understanding adolescence and using strength based frameworks to support young people 

TO APPLY: Please apply via our online expression of interest form HERE

For more info: banyuleyouth@banyule.vic.gov.au  or 94579855

SEEKING TEACHER & SCHOOL FEEDBACK – WIN A $30 VOUCHER

Banyule Youth Services is seeking feedback from local secondary schools as to how they can best support teachers, students and the school community through COVID-19 and beyond.

This survey will only take about 5 minutes to complete and you’ll go into the draw to win a $30 gift voucher. https://s.surveyplanet.com/zMSCo2vQq

TERM 3: WEEKLY ONLINE PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE:

Banyule Youth Services & Jets will return to online delivery from July 20th.

• IncArt- inclusive Drawing and visual Arts program; 
• Band Jam-  learn to play new songs with others; 
• NEW - Music Vibes - share music and relax;
• New Hope – hip hop and Street Art; 
• FReeZa - This term it’s is all about focusing on training. We’ll be exploring production/ film making or photography/ podcast skills;
• Rainbow Space - for people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and their allies; 
• NEW - Production Crew learn how to make podcasts.   
• NEW - DJ workshops put a playlist together, learn how to stream an event
• NEW- Being Well - our new weekly online events for young people
• NEW - D&D (Monthly) –  online community of D&D players & those new to D&D. Meet people, learn new skills 

Where: All via online platforms. Facilitators will provide links to participants on application. 

More Info:   jets@banyule.vic.gov.au or call 9098 8000 or 9457 9855. Click here for more info 

TO APPLY: please apply via our online expression of interest form HERE 

NEW BEING WELL – WEEKLY WELLBEING PROGRAM

Being Well is Banyule Youth Services new calendar of weekly online events for young people ages 12 - 25.

You can come to one online event OR all of them - whichever interest you!

Happening each Friday for 6 weeks at 4pm on Zoom.

Friday 24th July at 4pm - Bullet Journaling - how writing things down can be great for your mental health

Friday 31st July at 4pm - Music for Mental Health - how music can be used as a great tool for positive wellbeing

Friday 7th August at 4pm - Study well from home - tips & tricks for making the most out of remote learning

Friday 14th August at 4pm - Zen your bedroom space - tips for creating a good bedroom space to help you

Friday 21st August at 4pm - Food & Mood - discover foods & recipes that are great for improving your mood!

Friday 28th August at 4pm - Using art to practise mindfulness - how art and craft can help your mental health

More info & to register: Tell us that you are coming by texting Kate on 0481 003 524 or emailing kate.james@banyule.vic.gov.au

You will be sent a link and more information after you register

RESOURCES FOR LEARNING FROM HOME

We have a whole range of resources available for young people and their parents and carers to help assist with studying successfully from home. 

• Tips and Support for Students - support young people who are studying online.  
• Resources for Parents & Carers - support for parents and carers supporting young people who are studying online.

NEW – ONLINE EVENTS SUPPORT FOR THE COMMUNITY

Jets can support you to deliver your event online (dependant on current restrictions). Staff are highly skilled in using online platforms to stream an event or celebrate an achievement with your community virtually. In addition to livestream packages, we can  connect young musicians, emcees and DJs for entertainment and support you to increase the production quality of your event with some equipment. 

Cost: There is a cost involved if Jets deliver the event with staffing which is $55 per staff member per hour.

Info: Please call us on 0411 267 427 or email  jets@banyule.vic.gov.au for more information

BANYULE YOUTH PORTAL – KEEPING CONNECTED FROM HOME

We have reviewed and updated our Youth portal and will continue to add new resources and links weekly to keep you busy from home. There’s a HUGE amount of info  - check it out!

www.banyuleyouth.com/banyule-youth-portal

• Support  
• Stories of You - Podcasts & Interviews with Young People
• Wellbeing & Self Care - Advice, tips and activities to promote positive self-care for young people
• Online activities & Streaming – a list of all the free fantastic things you can do while you’re at home 
• Food & Fitness – This page is designed to give you heaps of great tips and ideas on how you can take care of your health by eating well, getting creative in the kitchen and keep moving while you are self-isolating
• All about Art - Get creative with these ideas and resources
• Online Training – a range of free online training for everyone 
• Resources for Learning at home – Resources for schools, parents and young people
• Youth Work Professionals -  This page is designed for people who work with young people to share information, resources, networking and online training opportunities for professionals

NEW - ART & MUSIC VIBES - CREATIVE WORKSHOPS TO MAKE YOU FEEL GOOD.

We are now offering 2 new creative workshops that help young people to explore ideas, skills and thoughts about themselves through creative mediums. These 40 minute workshops can be great tools to share and work together. Staff deliver these sessions virtually via zoom online platform. Preparatory notes are provided to prepare your group.

• Art Vibes - a great way to explore mindfulness while being creative. Participants share their creations and talk about their work, a few simple drawing and art games are shared and ideas of how art can be used to express yourself.
• Music Vibes - what is music too you, how do you use it? Join Simon to explore your favourite tunes and connect with others around music. A great tool for life to use music to reflect how you are feeling and work through things.

More info: Please call us on 9098 8000 or email  jets@banyule.vic.gov.au for more information and if you are interested on booking in a session. 

Bookings Essential

SEEKING FEEDBACK FROM YOUNG PEOPLE – 3 x $30 GIFT VOUCHERS UP FOR GRABS 

Banyule City Council Youth Workers go to schools, parks, train stations and shopping centres to talk to and support young people.

Whether they have seen us out in Banyule before, or if they haven't met us yet, we still want to hear from them!

We’d love young people to tell us their ideas about how youth workers should support them and they could WIN 1 of 3 x $30 gift vouchers.

Please encourage young people to answer this super short 4 minute survey 

Please complete here: https://s.surveyplanet.com/ViWxHhhaKk

Support, information & referral for young people, families & professionals 

Young people aged 12-25, their families and schools/agencies supporting young people can connect with our youth team for information/support.

We can send you information via email or connect via text, Facebook message, phone call or video chat. To access this support please fill out the form found here: www.banyuleyouth.com/support

Stay Safe!

Warm Regards,

Leonie FarrellYouth Services CoordinatorMy pronouns are: She/HerBanyule City Council T (03) 9457 9939 | M 0439 395 967 www.banyuleyouth.com; | Facebook | Twitter