Valley Youth

🎨We're on the lookout for young artists and makers to have a stall at Youth Fest in September! Whether you make crafts, jewellery, candles, homemade goods or anything else we want to hear about it!

🌻Expressions of Interests are open until 31st July. Apply here: https://bit.ly/stallholder24

Want to run a stall but not sure where to start? Check out our free 'how to run a market stall' workshop during the school holidays! 🙋

🤗We’ve got heaps of fun activities for young people over the July school holidays including…

🍿Inside Out 2 at Palace Cinemas
🌱Planting day
🥊Self defence workshop for young women
🎪How to run a market stall workshop
🕯Candle making workshop

Plus our friends around town have even got more fun planned including…
🎮Game off and Virtual Reality Gaming with Moonee Valley Libraries
🎨Collage workshop with Incinerator Gallery
🥙Teens Dinner with Different Journeys

🔗Sign up here: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/winter-school-holiday-fun/ Places are limited so we encourage you to book early!

❓If you've got any questions email [email protected] or call 9243 1225.

Looking for your first job, or want get some tips and tricks to boost your resume? Come along to our free job readiness workshop!

Co-facilitated by Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley LLEN - mmvllen you'll learn how to search and apply for a job and improve your resume. You'll also have the chance to do a mock interview using a VR headset!

📆 Saturday, 22 June
🕑 1pm - 4pm
📍Valley Youth Space, Niddrie (3 Matthew's Avenue, Niddrie).
😀 This workshop is for young people aged 14 - 18.

Sign up here: https://bit.ly/jrworkshop24

🍽Join Different Journeys for their next teen dinner this Sunday! The dinner will provide autistic teens and their families the chance to chat, play game and learn new skills. Enjoy board games, BYO device for our Kahoot quiz, and connect with like-minded individuals.

📅Sunday 2nd June from 6pm – 8pm
📍Riverside Kitchen and Bar, Ascot Vale
💲$15 pp + meal costs

🔗Book your spot here: https://my.differentjourneysautism.com/events/268/moonee-valley-teens-event-2-jun-2024

This  , we’re recognising the contributions of our incredible volunteers from Avenue Productions, L2P and Drivelink!👏

National Volunteer Week (20 May - 26 May) is a week-long celebration of the impact of volunteer service, and the vital role they play in reinforcing the strength of our community through selfless contribution. 

We’d like to also congratulate Trang Nguyen from Avenue Productions who was nominated in the Young Volunteer category at the Volunteering Awards 2023. Out of 422 nominations received, Trang was one of 28 finalists recognised for her dedication to promoting inclusive education and diversity. ❤️👏

This year, .llen are running a Try a Trade event for all young people 14-25 years old, in or out of school to come and try out various trades. 🧑🏾‍🏭🧑‍🔧👷🏽

We’ll have many trades to choose from! Including hands-on carpentry with Harvester Technical College is uniquely placed in Melbourne’s west, a secondary college offering industry relevant, trade-based vocational pathways for years 10-12, with a focus on Building & Construction, Electotechnology, Engineering and Plumbing.

The annual Maribyrnong and Moonee Valley LLEN - mmvllen Try A Trade gives students in Melbourne’s west a chance to explore a range of trades and vocations. Providing opportunities to experiment and explore different trades can help young people feel more confident with their post-school choices.

Here’s all the info for our ‘open session’:
🗓2:30pm-4:30pm, Tuesday 4 June
📍Octagonal Lounge, Moonee Valley Racing Club

FREE and open to all young people 14-25 years old and their caregivers.

🔗Register at the link in bio!



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Our Spirted Away Movie Event + Short Film Fest tomorrow is SOLD OUT! 🍿🎥🥳 If you’ve got tickets, here’s some important info so you can prepare…

👉Swipe to learn more about getting there, accessibility and more.

🗓Saturday 18th May, 2024
⏰2pm - 5pm
📍 Palace Cinema Peny Lane, Moonee Ponds
🤑SOLD OUT!

This event was planned by the amazing young people in our Avenue Productions group and funded through the FReeZA program. FReeZA is a Victorian Government initiative that supports young Victorians to get involved in their community by planning and running drug, smoke, va**ng and alcohol-free music and cultural events for other young people. 🫶

🏳️‍🌈 Today is International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, Interphobia & Transphobia (IDAHOBIT). It’s a day that celebrates LGBTQIA+ people globally, and raises awareness for the work still needed to combat discrimination. Today, the Rainbow flag will be flying at our Council office and sites across Moonee Valley to recognise and honour our LGBTQIA+ community members.
Valley Yout recently received our Rainbow Tick Accreditation for being a safe and affirming service and are committed to work continuously to create inclusive environments for young LGBTQIA+ folk.

🌈If you’re a LGBTQIA+ young person looking for a safe space, our Rainbow Valley group is a great place to meet friends and express who you are! Head to the link in bio for more info on how to join 🔗
Head to idahobit.org.au to learn more!

Tickets for our Spirited Away movie event are selling fast! 🎟

There’ll be prizes for best dressed, a themed photobooth and we'll be screening short films made by young people 🍿🎬

Get your $5 tickets here: https://bit.ly/spiritedaway24

📆 Saturday 18th May, 2024
🕑 2pm - 5pm
💲 $5 movie ticket, or $10 movie ticket with popcorn and a soft drink
📍 Palace Cinema, Moonee Ponds
😀 The event is aimed at young people aged 12 – 25, but open to all community members

This event was planned by young people in Avenue Productions group and funded through the FReeZA program which is a Victorian Government initiative.

🌸From first kisses to spice world! In honour of Mother’s Day, redeem a $10 ticket discount on The Clocktower’s upcoming comedy play, ‘Dear Diary’, a story about girlhood and growing up. 🌸

🎟 Tickets are also just $30 for people under 30!

Featuring songs, hilarious diary entries and confessional stories, don't miss this epic show by singer/songwriter Kay Proudlove on Friday, 24 May at 7.30pm. 🎶

Enter the code MUMSDAY in the promo box when buying tickets. Promotion ends 11.59pm Sunday, 12 May.

🔗Get your tickets at the link here: https://clocktowercentre.com.au/dear-diary/

🍿We're screening Spirited Away at Palace Cinema and short films made by young people! There’ll be prizes for best dressed and a Spirited Away themed photobooth! 📸

📆 Saturday 18th May, 2024
🕑 2pm - 5pm
💲 $5 movie ticket, or $10 movie ticket with popcorn and a soft drink
📍 Palace Cinema, Moonee Ponds
😀 The event is aimed at young people aged 12 – 25, but open to all community members

Get your tickets here: https://bit.ly/spiritedaway24

This event was planned by young people in Avenue Productions group and funded through the FReeZA program which is a Victorian Government initiative.

Know a young person interested in all things tech?🤖

The Lab program is a technology club for young people aged 10 to 17 years on the autism spectrum. The Lab offers mentoring in programming, 3D digital design and gaming, as well as the chance to meet others with similar interests.

📅Term 2 of the program begins on Tuesday, 16 April and runs every week until Saturday, 29 June.
💰 $27 per session ($270 Term fee) for Moonee Valley residents; $54 per session ($540 Term fee) for non-Moonee Valley residents

Register here: https://register.thelab.org.au/signup

⛵Join us for a leisurely cruise along the Maribyrnong River to photograph plants and animals for the 2024 global City Nature Challenge. 🐢🦦🐟

You will have time to chat to special guests, wonder at the views, and log your findings. 📷

📅Sat 27th Apr 2024, 12:00 pm - 1:30 pm AEST
📍Riverside Park, Aberfeldie
😊For young people aged 12-24
🔗Sign up here: https://events.humanitix.com/city-nature-challenge-valley-youth-maribyrnong-river-cruise

This activity is in partnership with Brimbank City Council and Melbourne Water.

Want to shape the future? Your opinion matters! 🗣️

Share your thoughts and let us know how we are tracking as a Council and how you think we are doing.

📚🌳From libraries to roads to parks and open spaces - we want to hear it all...the good, the bad, and the ugly.

Our brief survey takes around 5 minutes to complete and covers topics including parks and gardens, art and cultural activities, transport and so much more.

Head to the link below before the end of April to have your voice heard:
https://ow.ly/f5tP50ReHI5

Community Satisfaction Survey From libraries to roads to parks and open spaces, the community satisfaction survey is an important opportunity to share your thoughts on how we’re performing.

Join for their new Young African Women's Program!

This program offers a safe space to explore:

• Leadership
• Mental and sexual health
• Wellbeing and healthy relationships
• Employment opportunities, including resume writing tips and connections with local youth mentoring career pathways programs

Over 4 weeks, their aim is to empower young African women to make informed decisions about their health, wellbeing rights and connection to community.

The program will have activities such as fitness classes with Ultimate Female Fitness, trivia with prizes, free goodies, and more! Food will also be provided.

You can register here: https://form.jotform.com/240918738774875

This program is free of cost.

Know a young person interested in all things tech?🤖

The Lab program is a technology club for young people aged 10 to 25 years on the autism spectrum. The Lab offers mentoring in programming, 3D digital design and gaming, as well as the chance to meet others with similar interests.

📅Term 2 of the program begins on Tuesday, 16 April and runs every week until Saturday, 29 June.
💰 $27 per session ($270 Term fee) for Moonee Valley residents; $54 per session ($540 Term fee) for non-Moonee Valley residents

Find out more about session times and register now via the link below: https://ow.ly/ZWfX50R6aUS

Know a young person interested in all things tech?🤖

The Lab program is a technology club for young people aged 10 to 25 years on the autism spectrum. The Lab offers mentoring in programming, 3D digital design and gaming, as well as the chance to meet others with similar interests.

📅Term 2 of the program begins on Tuesday, 16 April and runs every week until Saturday, 29 June.
💰 $27 per session ($270 Term fee) for Moonee Valley residents; $54 per session ($540 Term fee) for non-Moonee Valley residents

Find out more about session times and register now via the link below:
https://ow.ly/ZWfX50R6aUS

The school holidays are here ! 🥳 We’ve got heaps of fun activities for young people aged 12-25 across Moonee Valley!

👉You can sign up for the activities via our website here: https://valleyyouth.org.au/programs/calendar/

Places are limited so we encourage you to sign up early!

The school holidays are here! 🥳 We’ve got heaps of fun activities for young people aged 12-25 across Moonee Valley!

👉You can sign up for the activities via our website here: https://valleyyouth.org.au/programs/calendar/

Places are limited so we encourage you to sign up early!

It's International Transgender Day of Visibility!

Today we celebrate trans identities and communities in Moonee Valley and across the globe! We stand with you and acknowledge the achievements and strength in diversity of the trans community.

Got a young person in your family keen to learn a new skill to pop on their resume?📄💡

We have some awesome opportunities coming up to develop your teen or young adult’s skillset, and get their foot in the door to help kickstart their employment journey.

There are limited spots available for:
🔸Responsible service of alcohol course | for ages 17-25
🔸Intro to Auslan course | for ages 12-18

Find out prices and register into the course via the link below:
🔗https://ow.ly/uboE50QVi1N

Got a young person in your family keen to learn a new skill to pop on their resume?📄💡

Valley Youth have some awesome opportunities coming up to develop your teen or young adult’s skillset, and get their foot in the door to help kickstart their employment journey.

There are limited spots available for:

🔸Responsible service of alcohol course | for ages 17-25
🔸Auslan course | for ages 12-25

Find out prices and register into the course via the link below:
🔗https://ow.ly/uboE50QVi1N

🤗We’ve got heaps of fun activities for young people over the April school holidays including…

🍿Ghostbusters: Frozen Empire At Palace Cinemas
🎨Paint ‘n Eat
🍷Responsible Service of Alcohol course
☕Barista Course
🧺Picnic in the Park
sIntro to Auslan workshop

👯Plus our friends around town have even got more fun planned including…

🎮Game off and Virtual Reality Gaming
💖Barbie Party
🥙Teens Dinner with Different Journeys
🖋Design It with Satellite Foundation
😂The Umbilical Brothers: The Distraction

👉Sign up here: https://valleyyouth.org.au/programs/calendar/ Places are limited so we encourage you to book early!

❓If you've got any questions dm us, email [email protected] or call 9243 1225.

💜To support International Women's Day on Friday 8 March, Ascot Vale Leisure Centre, Keilor East Leisure Centre and Queens Park Swimming Pool are offering free swimming entry to all women on the day 🏊‍♀️

To celebrate AVLC / KELC will also be hosting a free morning tea on-site:
☕AVLC - 11:15am
☕KELC -10:30am

See you Friday! 👋🌊

🎨Ever wondered how a mural is created? Join artist Hoffy over three weeks to brainstorm, design and paint a brand new mural at our Youth Space in Niddrie!

We're also looking for 15 young people aged 12-25 to join this project which will begin in March. No experience is needed. 🖌 You’ll also create a unique piece of art to take home.

📅 You’ll need to be available on Thursday 14th March, Thursday 4th and Thursday 11th April from 5pm – 6pm.

👉Apply to be part of the project here: https://valleyyouth.org.au/eventws/mural/.

Who’s ready for Games Night this Friday? 🤚This is just a taste of some of the games that will be at the Valley Youth Space for our first Friday Night Social Club!

Check out our Linktree in bio to sign up for free and join Valley Youth to play some games with other young people this Friday night! ♟️🎲🕹️♠️

🎤There's still time to register for the epic Youth Lip Sync battle at Moonee Valley Festival Festival! 💃🕺

👉Sign up here: https://mvcc.vic.gov.au/youth-lip-sync-battle/?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=facebook&utm_term=&utm_content=008f4252-37c9-4ed2-acf5-31f0610cbcd7&utm_campaign=

Got a teen or young person in your family who loves to perform? 🕺

Get them to battle it out at Valley Youth 's Lip Sync Battle at Moonee Valley Festival !🥊🎤

It's a lively, light-hearted and entertaining competition for young participants aged 12-25 years old, either in teams or individually.

🎶 No singing skills are required, just lip sync and dance to wow our panel of judges and take out victory!

Expressions of interest are now open to be part of this massive festival👇
https://ow.ly/7yAt50QrVwN