Community News
Sunshine Priority Primary Care Centre - Now Open
Sunshine Priority Primary Care Centre at 421 Ballarat Rd, Sunshine offers free same-day appointments for anyone needing to see a GP for urgent (but non-life-threatening) care.
It is funded by the Victorian Government and commissioned by North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network, to ease the pressure on Sunshine Hospital Emergency Department. It is one of 25 being established across the state.
There are posters/flyers and translated fact sheets available or click here for more information.
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Seeking Confident Teenagers
Staff from the Department of Psychology at Macquarie University are conducting an exciting online study investigating body image in Australian adolescents. To help them do this, they need to learn from adolescents who are not anxious or concerned about their appearance.
They are seeking parents and their confident teenagers 12-17 years to participate in the online study. Students who participate will receive an assessment of their mental health with a clinical psychologist. They will also complete tasks and questionnaires. Families will be given a $30 gift voucher to thank them for their time and involvement.
Attached are a copy of the project’s ethics approval letter from the Macquarie University Human Research Ethics Committee and the participant information and consent form.
Families can self-refer to the study by emailing bddproject@mq.edu.au. For further information or to make a referral, please contact Cassie Lavell, Clinical Psychologist via this email.
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Brimbank Youth Services - Outdoor Programs
Brimbank Youth Services have two outdoor programs commencing in March for young people:
Teen Cardio Tennis program for yrs 7 – 9 girls at Errington Reserve, St Albans
Drop-in Basketball program for 12 – 18yrs at Errington Reserve, St Albans
Download the flyers for information on how to register.
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STOPIT Service
STOPIT is a new Victoria Police text notification service enabling commuters, including school students, to report any form of inappropriate behaviour that makes them feel uncomfortable, frightened or threatened on the public transport network.
How STOPIT works
The STOPIT service enables commuters to use their mobile phone to promptly, easily and discreetly report inappropriate behaviours.
To use the service, commuters simply text ‘STOPIT’ to 0499 455 455. This triggers an automated response that includes a link to where the commuter can provide more details about what’s just happened.
When people report these types of inappropriate behaviours, police can investigate and identify offenders to improve safety on public transport for everyone.
Parents and carers are encouraged to consider discussing the new service with students who travel on public transport. Students who use mobile phones outside of school hours are encouraged to save the STOPIT number in their mobile phone.
Please note, STOPIT is for reporting non-urgent incidents on public transport. Always phone 000 in an emergency.
For more information, refer to sexual and anti-social behaviour on public transport on the Victoria Police website.
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Autumn School Holiday Programs
1. The Huddle
Huddle Holidays is a FREE school holiday program that services 8-18 year olds with a particular focus on ensuring young people learn, grow and belong. The Autumn Huddle Holiday Program is packed with SIX engaging and active activities which include:
- 8-12 year olds can sign up to Bounce; our Multi-Sport Superclinic where participants try Netball, Soccer, AFL & more in one place; and the Reptile Day, meeting Australia’s finest furry and scaley friends.
- Seniors will test their courage at Hardrock Rock Climbing; have a wellness day learning to do makeup; and master the art of coffee making at our Barista Course. Get in quick to register interest for any of these activities. Catering and transport (for some activities) is provided.
Please reach out to huddle@nmfc.com.au for more info.
Sign up for junior activities here (8-12 year olds) https://thehuddle.secure.force.com/r/huddleholidaysjunior
Sign up for senior activities here (13-18 year olds) https://thehuddle.secure.force.com/r/huddleholidayssenior
2. MELBOURNE VICTORY FOOTBALL CLUB SCHOOL HOLIDAY PROGRAM
Melbourne Victory’s free Holiday Program for secondary students is back!
Two programs will run in the Autumn School Holidays:
- 10th – 13th April for the South and East Schools
- 17th – 20th September for the North and West Schools
The Melbourne Victory Autumn Holiday Program will provide secondary school students with the opportunity to engage with Melbourne Victory staff, coaches and players, as well as participate in excursions, education and employment sessions. Participants will have the opportunity to develop leadership and teamwork skills, while also learning and improving their football skills and knowledge through daily training sessions and games.
For more information contact: community@mvfc.com.au
To registration visit: Melbourne Victory Autumn School Holiday Program Registration
3. ON TRACK 20, Autumn School Holidays: Tuesday April 11th – Friday April 14th, 2023.
Mushroom Group are super excited to open registrations for the ON TRACK 20 school holiday immersive music experience. ON TRACK is an exciting and energetic holiday music experience giving high school students a unique opportunity to get up close with some of Melbourne’s finest talent!
ON TRACK is FREE and open to high school students aged 12-18 years
GET CREATIVE, GET ON TRACK!
ON TRACK is coming to Staughton College, Melton from Tuesday April 11th – Friday April 14th.
Across 4 days participants will:
- Channel their experiences and write a collaborative track
- Lay down demos with ON TRACK’s “Studio In A Box”
- Create their own music video
- Find their voice and take the stage and perform their tracks on Music Celebration Day
ON TRACK is completely FREE for students, with travel vouchers provided in advance.
PLUS, lunch, refreshments and PRIZES up for grabs every day.
Check out www.ontrackmusic.com.au for information and to place expressions of interest and confirm registrations.
The website also takes expressions of interest in advance from schools all year round
Please email ontrack@mushroomgroup.com for further information.
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The Confident Traveller Program
The Les Twentyman Foundation is running an innovative new FREE program called the Confident Traveller, for young people between the ages of 12 & 17.
The Confident Traveller is a program funded by Metro Trains that is designed to build life-long skills in safety, expanding comfort zones, and managing the fears that stop us from acting.
Through this young people will be empowered to take control over themselves, build (or rebuild) confidence to use public transport post-Covid and learn new skills in planning to travel to new, or unknown places.
The program will run over the Easter school holiday period on the following dates.
- Wednesday 12th April
- Friday 14th April
- Wednesday 19th April
- Thursday 20th April
Each participant will select one day to participate in the program and the workshops will run each day from 8:30am-4:30pm, with drop off and pick up at the Les Twentyman Foundation in Footscray.
Each young person will learn how to use metro trains ‘Journey Planner’ platform to plan a trip to one of four places of their choice.
These destinations include:
- Royal Melbourne Park and Reserve
- Ian Potter’s Garden
- Birrarung Marr
- Fitzroy Gardens
Each session is limited to 16 spots, so be sure to share around before spots fill up!
Here is the link to register Confident Traveller — Les Twentyman Foundation (ltfoundation.com.au) or see the flyer below.
