Banyule Youth Services are hosting a Holiday Program for the upcoming school holidays for FREE!

Please find below some great opportunities for young people this month (and next)! Although you can’t meet face-to-face they have a jam-packed schedule with a whole range of free online activities, workshops and opportunities for our local young people.

“Werewolf” gaming

Take part in our online party game, “Werewolf”.

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?

WHEN: Monday 20 September

WHERE: Online via Zoom
Contact: Lisa 0427 833 321

Bookings essential:  You MUST book: text/call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

TARGET GROUP: 10-18 years

COST: FREE

“Minecraft” gaming

New & experienced players welcome.  Build & play together in our own private sessions running all afternoon in different age groups.  (Bedrock edition)

WHEN: Thursday 23 September

WHERE: Online via Zoom
Contact: Lisa 0427 833 321

Bookings essential:  You MUST book: text/call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

TARGET GROUP: 10-18 years

COST: FREE

Role Playing Games workshop

Want to become a Dungeon Master?  Create your own world, quests & set up your own RPG campaign. Experienced DMs will guide you through & show you how to DM online too.

WHEN: Tuesday 28 September

TIME: 2-4pm

WHERE: Online via Zoom
Contact: Lisa 0427 833 321

Bookings essential:  You MUST book: text/call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

This event is a partnership with Yarra Plenty Regional Libraries.

 

Happiness Hacks – wellbeing workshop

Learn strategies to increase your happiness & mood boosters that you can try at home.  Proven wellbeing strategies that will leave you feeling uplifted & relaxed.  A free wellbeing pack will be sent out to all participants after the session to support their own wellbeing.

WHEN: Friday 1 October

TIME: 1-3pm

WHERE: Online via Zoom
Contact: Lisa 0427 833 321

Bookings essential:  You MUST book: text/call Lisa on 0427 833 321 or email lisa.said@banyule.vic.gov.au

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

Lyric Writing Session with Ben Stewart from Slowly, Slowly

Come and learn some tricks of the trade with lyric writing from some relevant contemporary musicians. We will be joined by Ben from Slowly Slowly and have the opportunity to workshop lyric writing strategies to help you take your skills and tunes to the next level.

WHEN: 21 September

TIME: 2pm-4pm

WHERE: Online via Zoom

Bookings essential: contact Jay Mifsud

CONTACT:  Jay Mifsud on 0434 187 511, jay.mifsud@banyule.vic.gov.au or via Facebook

AGES: 10-14 years

COST: FREE

Branding & Marketing for Young Entrepreneurs

Hear presentations from contemporary digital artists about their work with creative industry professionals, how they define and navigate branding, and what you can do to find, build and maintain your own brand!

WHEN: 28 September

TIME: 2pm-4pm

WHERE: Online via Zoom

Bookings essential: contact Jay Mifsud

CONTACT:  Jay Mifsud on 0434 187 511, jay.mifsud@banyule.vic.gov.au or via Facebook

AGES: 14-25 years

COST: FREE

 

Music & Art workshop

Young people are invited to join this free and fun school holiday art and music workshop. Join staff to complete a drawing project while chilling out to some tunes. Bring a song to share!!!

WHEN: Thursday 30 September 2021

TIME: 2pm – 3pm

WHERE: ONLINE zoom (zoom link to be sent the day before event)

Bookings essential:  Text Leza Cullen 0411 267 427 or email jets@banyule.vic.gov.au

TARGET GROUP: Young people 12 – 25 years

COST: FREE

Writing for Self-Love workshop

Author/Advocate/Activist Neno Zisin will run a workshop for young LGBTIQ+ people exploring ways to connect with yourself & your story through writing.  This beginner workshop is suited to all abilities.

WHEN: Monday 27 September

TIME: 3-5:30pm

WHERE: Online via Zoom
Contact: Maddi 0481 003 524

Bookings essential:  You MUST book: text Maddi on 0481 003 524 as spaces are limited

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

Street Art Workshop

Learn how to draw characters from a professional, internationally recognised street artist, for beginners and confident drawers!

Whether you want to draw for games, comics, manga, animation, or just for fun, this workshop is for you!

WHEN: Wednesday 22 September

TIME: 2:00pm – 4:00pm

WHERE: Online via Zoom
Contact: Kieran at kieran.west@banyule.vic.gov.au

Bookings essential:  You MUST book: text Kieran on 0402 389 862 or email kieran.west@banyule.vic.gov.au

TARGET GROUP: 12-25 years

COST: FREE

Women’s Only Slide Night

We at Banyule City Council are planning to have a Women’s Only Slide Night, collaborating with WaterMarc. It will be a $3 entry, children under 4 years are Free. Boys under 5 are also welcomed. On the night we plan to have unlimited waterslide rides, spa, steam room & Pool facilities. All the glass windows will be protected with an opaque material, to keep the event private from the public eye.

WHEN:  **NEW DATE** Sat 27th November

TIME: 7:30pm-10pm

WHERE: WaterMarc: 1 Flintoff St, Greensborough VIC.

Bookings encouraged:  https://womensonlyslidenight.eventbrite.com.au
Contact: Jess Sayers on 94579983 jessica.sayers@banyule.vic.gov.au

AGES: All Ages

COST: $3 Entry

Creatives for hire has launched!
Did you know that Banyule is home to a whole movement of creative young artists, performers, designers, film makers, audio engineers, crafters, and other emerging creative professionals? Find out who they are, what they’re doing, and how they can make YOUR creative projects shine, by checking out the new Creatives For Hire webpage!
Including:

  • Profiles of local creatives ready to hire,
  • A Market Space community full of young people selling their products,
  • Extensive resources for young people establishing their business,
  • Links to get involved!

LINK TO THE WEBSITE: www.banyuleyouth.com/creativesforhire
ENQUIRIES:  CALL 9098 8000 or email jets@banyule.vic.gov.au
Young people 12 – 25 years
COST: FREE