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Opportunities for Banyule young people & parents - September

Hello everyone,

This month, we have a range of online school holidays activities to keep you busy plus a parents workshop and the recruitment for LiveFest with opportunities for performers and young creatives to have their own marketspace. Please find these opportunities outlined below and share it around in your newsletters and with the young people you work with.

Self-Harm and Non-Suicidal Self-Injury training for Parents & Carers of young people

Banyule & Nillumbik Youth Services present this online training which will assist parents to:

• Understand differences and links between self-harm/injury and suicidal behaviour.

• Identify those most at risk of self-harm/injury and understand risk & protective factors.

• Strategies to address self-harming/injury behaviour - short/long term and what to say and what not to say.

Presented by Garry King - Garry King has extensive experience working with young people encountering the issues of self-harm and suicidal behaviour. He has worked for many years as a teacher, youth worker and counsellor, which is complimented by degrees in Welfare and Education and a Masters degree in counselling and suicidology.

Bookings essential: https://banyulenillumbik-parents-workshop.eventbrite.com.au

When: Friday 11th Sept, 4-5:30pm

Where: Zoom – link will be sent after registration

Cost: $5 (or free for Health Care Card holders). Cost includes a Referral & Resources Pack via email to every person who attends

Info: Kate 9457 9929 or email kate.james@banyule.vic.gov.au

For Parents/Carers only. No young people will be able to attend. Only the presenters will be shown on-screen during the online event.

LiveFest 2020 – A Day on the ConcordLiveFest 2020 is a free live music event for young people ages 12-25! Banyule Youth Services won’t be running YouthFest this year due to restrictions but we are excited to announce – LIVEFEST, a smaller event this year to spotlight and celebrate the awesome talents of local young people.

This event will be live streamed to the community and will provide training, performance and volunteering opportunities to young people of Banyule.

NB: Event proceeding will depend on government direction & restrictions.

https://www.banyuleyouth.com/livefest

When: Saturday 5th of December 2020

Time: 12noon – 5pm

Cost: FREE online

More Info: Jets via jets.music@banyule.vic.gov.au or 0411 267 427.

OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AT LIVEFEST

Perform: We will have a huge line up of young performers! If you are aged between 12-25 and would like to register your interest to perform at LiveFest 2020, please fill in this form: https://forms.gle/c66z4kUhiWMdHUU49
Market Space: We will have an online Market Space opportunity for young creatives ages 12-25. If you make jewellery, candles, art etc. we want to hear from you. Applications close on Sunday 18 October 2020. Info – contact Naomi on 9457 9902, text 0422 560 109 or email naomi.simmonds@banyule.vic.gov.au

Register your interest on our online form here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=PWqHX3fy3UeSQcTQH6G6WKl4POgqKd9Cq5qC7DHDoQdUMTZRWDlQMThESVBXMUlJWTRVNjU4UlFFTyQlQCN0PWcu

Event Volunteers: There will be a very limited number of spaces for young volunteers (12-25) to get involved at LiveFest. Opportunities include Streaming, Staging, Lighting, Broadcasting, MC and pre-event support in marketing, artist liaison & selection, video production plus more! Register your interest here: https://forms.gle/PKdg4enip941CFCC6

September & October School Holiday Online Events

Banyule Youth Services is offering a range of exciting events over these school holidays. All events are FREE and all ONLINE!! Including a wellbeing workshop, how to do home recordings, role playing games & art workshops. For more information about these events please see the attached flier or go to our website at www.banyuleyouth.com Some of the school holiday activities are outlined below.

WEREWOLF GAME

Your village is under attack by werewolves! Can you find them before they take over or are you one of them, hunting the village folk in secret during the night? Game designer Ben McKenzie runs the classic social deduction game online & gives you tips on other social & party games.

WHEN: Monday 21st September

WHEN: 2-4pm

Bookings essential: call or text Lisa on 0427 833 321

AGES: 12-18 yrs

COST: FREE

WELLBEING Workshop

Learn about taking care of your wellbeing during this time. During this online workshop, you’ll learn about bullet journaling, keeping a routine, staying busy at home, body image & mental health will be part of this fun workshop!

WHEN: Tuesday 29 Sept

TIME: 1-3pm

COST: FREE

Bookings Essential: call or text Kate on 0481 003 524

AGES: 12-25

Dungeon & Dragons

We are now running a monthly online D&D group! Our next session is on Saturday 6 September. We also have a monthly e-newsletter (see attached) and a private Facebook group for participants.

When: Saturday 6 September

Time: 2 – 4pm

Cost: FREE

Bookings Essential: lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au or call/text 0427 833 321

Home Recording Workshop

Jets engineers will teach you how to make a home recording using different software, including Ableton, Protools & Reaper. Learn how you can be involved in the Jets Mix Tape too. Limited spaces, please book via www.banyuleyouth.com/jets-mixtape .

When: Tuesday 22 September

Time: 12noon – 2pm (2 hours)

Cost: FREE online

More Info: Contact Caitlin Caitlin.McKimm@banyule.vic.gov.au or 0411 267 427

Bookings Essential: Please book here Limited places

Jets Mix Tape

Artists aged between 12- 25 will be provided with a fully produced recording of their work & will have access to recording equipment and industry professionals support. All content will be considered, including originals, spoken word, covers & DJ's. All successful tracks will appear on the ‘Jets Mix Tape’ to be sent into the community to share the good vibes far and wide! Artists have the opportunity to be profiled on our 'Jets Noteworthy' podcast. Get in touch for more info!

Cost: FREE Online

More Info: Contact Caitlin: Caitlin.McKimm@banyule.vic.gov.au or 0411 267 427

Bookings Essential: Please book here Limited places

VIBES WORKSHOPS – Music & Art

Our Music Vibes and Art Vibes workshops are facilitated by industry creatives who support young people to explore ideas, creative skills and positive thoughts about themselves. Mindfulness plays a huge role in this. The Vibes sessions are held on Zoom and preparatory notes are provided to prepare your group. The sessions are facilitated for up to one hour and are best facilitated in small groups (8-10) in a school or community setting.

Music vibes: What is music to you and how do you use it? Join Simon as he facilitates the group to explore their favorite tunes. Connect with others through sharing the joy of music.

Art Vibes: A great way to explore mindfulness through creative art. Have fun playing art games that explore how art can be used to help you be in the moment. Leza helps participants to tune into their senses, to be mindfully present, and to enjoy the process of creating and experimenting with art.

Cost: FREE

More Info: Jets@banyule.vic.gov.au or complete the EOI form here: https://bit.ly/2CCUkJq

Free Cook Book - Easy & Healthy Meal Ideas for young people

If you haven’t cooked much before or are lacking motivation, then it can be hard to know where to start. So to make things easier for you, we have made this handy cook book for young people to learn the basics. Its packed with heaps of recipes, tips & tricks for cooking, sustainability ideas and even a few app recommendations.

The book includes recipes for everyone including super tasty vegetarian and vegans options!

Download it for FREE below.

FREE COOKBOOK: https://www.banyuleyouth.com/easy-healthy-meal-ideas

More info on Banyule Youth Services weekly programs and online resources

We have online programs running each night plus a range of fantastic resources available. Select the links below to learn more.

Info on our weekly online programs: Check out our programs & activities. All sessions are held in an online group setting with young people who enjoy similar interests.
Banyule Youth Services Youth Portal: Resources & activities for COVID lockdown and access to one-on-one support for young people and their carer’s.
Online School & Community workshops: Banyule Youth Services & Jets have a whole range of online workshops available for delivery in schools and Community settings via Zoom

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

For more info on any of our current programs, services and opportunities please get in touch or visit www.banyuleyouth.com

P: 9457 9855

E: Banyuleyouth@banyule.vic.gov.au

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Stay Safe,

Kind Regards,

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

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