Get Involved

Resound - at the Hub, 55 Oriel Road, Heidelberg West.
 
Every tuesday from 3pm - 5pm.
 
15 to 20 year olds only!
 
Call e-focus on 9450 5700 for more info!

SplashDown 2013 is coming! We are looking for Bands, Volunteers, Artists, Writers, Photographers and more to help make this a brilliant event for the young people of Banyule! If you're interested in being a part of the event coming to you in April 2013, follow the links and register your interest

Want to get involved?

The Youth Affairs Council of Victoria (YACVic) is running a short survey to find out about how safe you feel when you're out and about in the Melbourne CBD (e.g. when spending time with friends, going to events, live music, shopping, restaurants, or going to or from work).
 
If you're between 12 and 25 years, please take a few minutes to complete this short survey. It should only take about 5 minutes and your answers are completely confidential.
 

Be a part of an exciting new project that will take Victorian youth participation and engagement into the next decade.
The project will develop a series of modern resources to support organisations in engaging with young people, and is funded by the Victorian Government Office for Youth.

Truth 4 Youth is a blog written by and for youth. It is part of the SHYNE project - we have an enthusiastic committee who meet regularly to engage in training, workshop each other's pieces and generally shape the project.
Check out the blog here, http://truth4youth.com.au/ or contact Naomi Simmonds 9457 9902 / naomi.simmonds@banyule.vic.gov.au for more info.

  Do you know a young person who wants to build their confidence, leadership skills and achieve their goals in 2013?
 
Whitelion would like to welcome applications for the 2013 Young Lions Program. This program is a great opportunity for young people (aged 16-24) to set and achieve personal and group goals, take on leadership roles within Whitelion, and act as positive role models for other young people while being part of a supportive group.
 

The social networking giant has created an app where its users, young or adult, pledge to "take a stand" against others who use Facebook pages to taunt others.
 
The app also has a map showing how many people in each state have made the pledge and provides information on where to find help.
 
"I will take a stand when I see young people humiliating or hurting each other," the pledge reads.
 

We are looking for volunteers for the Malahang Festival.
 
If you think you might be interested, check out the program of the days events attached and fill out the Volunteer at Malahang Community Festival form by clicking here: http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/FestVolunteer
 
The Malahang Community Festival is taking place on Sunday 18 November 2012 11am - 4pm @ Malahang Reserve, Corner of Southern Road and Oriel Road, Heidelberg West
 
 

Spray Some Anti-Hate Around

Are you tired of discrimination in your community? Do you feel helpless and find yourself asking - "What can I do?" Well there's now a solution.
The Victorian Human Rights and Equal Opportunity Commission's new anti-hate website (new window), powered by New Anti-Hate Spray, puts the power of hate removal in your hands. Specifically formulated to combat racism, homophobia and any other discrimination, Anti-Hate Spray will leave your community clean and hate free.

Participants are needed in the creation of a book describing youth all over the world. The Worldwide Youth Book will feature one youth (under the age of 25 years) per country from 194 countries.
 
For more information, and to take part in the project, email nicholas.komlos@gmail.com
 

WIRE Women's Information

 
WIRE is currently recruiting new volunteers for their state-wide women's Telephone Support Service
 
Call 1300 134 130 to attend a free WIRE orientation session in September, and learn how you can help other women in Victoria!
 
Last year, volunteers at WIRE Women's Information answered over 6,800 calls from women seeking support, information and referrals on many issues including family relationships, family violence, housing and employment.
 

 
Banyule 100 is a project that celebrates the impressive young people in our community. It also acknowledges the adults who play a significant role in advocating for young people.
 

Banyule Youth Services in partnership with Express are launching a Youth Blog Project and we invite you to apply. We are looking to form an editorial team of 12 young writers to produce a blog aimed at young people in and around Banyule. Meetings will be held once a month (Wednesday evenings) in Rosanna.
 

We want to hear what you have to say!
 
Mission Australia is currently undertaking its eleventh annual Mission Australia's 2012 Youth Survey. The survey is the largest of its kind in Australia. The survey has been conducted annually since 2002 and aims to identify both the values and issues of concern to young people. 
 
 
This year the survey is open to young people aged 15 to 19 years only.
 
 

Photo storytelling is about visualizing, investigating, listening, imagining and responding to all that is happening around you and then capturing these ideas to produce a series of inspirational photographic images. Professional photographer Rachel Taylor will help you develop your storytelling and photography styles and techniques over a series of six workshops.

Take 10 minutes to tell YACVic (Youth Affairs Council of Victoria) what you think about schools and services in Victoria!

Step Out

The City of Darebin, Mission Australia Youth Connections Program and the Northland Youth Centre present... 'Step Out' Come along to the Northland Youth Centre girls' drop‐in program after school to try some fun and exciting activities. This program will give you an opportunity to come and explore different types of recreation activities that will keep you
moving but are also heaps of fun!

Best of all it's free! Healthy snacks provided.

Murdoch Children's Research Institute are recruiting adolescents aged 12-17 who are overweight to join a free weight management trial called 'Staying Fit' run from the Royal Children's Hospital. The Research Institute will be contacting local services throughout Banyule to recruit young people for this project. If you are interested in participating, or would like further information please contact Murdoch Research Institute on 1300 766 439 or go to http://www.mcri.edu.au

Banyule Youth Services are offering two students in Years 10-12 the exciting opportunity to attend the UN Youth State Conference - 'The World at Seven Billion'.
The State Conference will be held from March 9 -12. Two young people from Banyule will join over 80 students from across Australia to grapple with some of the hugest impending challenges to our world today in discussion, debate and interactive workshops.

52 FlashMobs
Wanted: 10 people to film edit and upload 52 flash mobs in 52 weeks.
Sign up for the viral arts lab and be invited to film and edit secret flash mobs across Nillumbik and Banyule.
The Deal: No on going commitment, just go to the flash mobs that you want to, Get a text the day of the flash mob a decide on the day if you want to come.
All cameras and editing equipment supplied. There are also training session along the way in secret locations.

During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men's faces in Australia & around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men.

Applications are now open to be on the Involve Committee.
 
The Involve Committee is an official Ministerial Advisory Committee.
 
The role of the committee is to:
 
Ask young people what they think about different topics
 

• Meet with people from government and the community
• Develop advice to present to the Minister for Youth Affairs

Ivanhoe Girls Grammer School-Transport & Safety Concerns
 
A group of Year 11 students from Ivanhoe Girls Grammer have been working with Year 8 students to explore transport issues and safety concerns that impact on their daily commuting. They had a guest speaker from the Transport Authority to discuss their concerns and look at possible solutions

Drug Action Day at NMIT Heidelberg Campus
 
Concerned with the dangers that alcohol and drug consumption would have on their fellow students, a group of students at NMIT worked hard to organise a number of activites to raise awareness on the effects of drugs and alcohol.
The team of students invited a number of guest speakers to attend a class and speak on the effects of drugs and alcohol to enable students to see first hand how dangerous this type of behaviour can be.

St Helena College new group PRISM
 

School: Concord School
Project: Alcohol and Smoking: Aims to reduce alcohol related harm among secondary school students
 
Year 11 and Year 12 Students at Concord school in Bundoora having been working together throughout the year on drug education and harm minimisation.
The students choose to complete a project on alcohol and smoking.

Want to protect FReeZA for the future?

Email Premier Ted Baillieu ted.baillieu@parliment.vic.gov.au & tell him why FReeZA matters to you.
(Keep it above board guys! This needs to be taken seriously!)
Get on Twitter and make your voice heard with #saveFReeZA.
Like the Save FreeZA on Facebook or just find all out the nitty gritty details by going to:
http://www.facebook.com/saveFReeZA
 
Together we can make sure the Baillieu Government knows how important FReeZA is!

Do you want to receive all-expenses paid trip to the United States or South Africa? Do you want the opportunity to observe world leaders like Ban Ki-Moon, Barack Obama & Hu Jin Tao? Do you want to learn more about the Asia Pacific or climate change and have your work published? Then apply to see international diplomacy in action at APEC in the United States and at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties in South Africa!  
 

2011 Jagajaga Winter Appeal

You are invited to join Jenny Macklin MP in supporting the 2011 Jagajaga Winter Appeal in partnership with Diamond Valley Food Share, Diamond Valley Community Support and Banyule Support and Information
Centre.
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The Office for Youth is seeking applications for the National Youth Week 2012 Victorian Young Member position.
 
National Youth Week (NYW) is an annual event that is held across Australia to celebrate and recognise the value and contribution of young Australians to their communities by giving them an opportunity to express their ideas and opinions.
 
The Young Member position is a great opportunity for a person aged between 16 and 25 years to represent Victoria on the NYW National Planning Group and as the Victorian Media spokesperson.

Spoiler Alert
This is a new monthly group for teens and will cover popular books and their film versions. Snacks are provided and bookings essential. For more information phone 94399266
 

Student Award Applications are open!

FIAB is now advertising for young local bands from Banyule to apply to play at our annual Battle of the Bands Competition.
 
Bands need to complete and return the attached application form before the 23rd May.
This form can be
Faxed 03 9458 1227
email to fiab@ymca.org.au or ashlea.michau@ymca.org.au
or handed in to reception at Macleod YMCA
 

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) and the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) invite you to the forum Working together for young Victorians
When: Friday, 13 May 2011
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm
9.30am for registration and tea and coffee
Venue: La Trobe Ballroom Sofitel Melbourne
25 Collins Street
Melbourne
RSVP by COB Friday 6 May 2011

Contributed by: Tamika Kong, 15

The 2011 National Talent Competition is now open, with some awesome prizes on offer for those of you who can RockIT, WriteIT, SnapIT, ShootIT or DesignIT.
 
If you're a young unsigned musician, writer, photographer, film maker or graphic designer, we want to hear from you.
 
By entering the National Talent Competition, you'll put yourself in the running to win prizes like a $3000 voucher or a 32GB Apple iPad, and have your work judged by industry hot shots in your chosen field.
 

Enhance your A/V skills and be a part of the crew that captures the 2011 YouthFest!

Jets, in partnership with BNLLEN are very excited to offer a Structured Workplace Learning Opportunity for Semester 1, 2011

Project brief:
Jets is coordinating the 2011 YouthFest in partnership with Banyule City Council
and FReeZA. We're looking for a team of young people to form a creative working

Council to celebrate National Volunteers Week
 
Council celebrates National Volunteers week in May each year with the presentation of the Banyule Community Volunteer Awards and a Thankyou function in the Great Hall, The Centre Ivanhoe.
 
Nominations are called for across 4 categories.

Express Media is proud to announce a new and exciting project in partnership with The Age newspaper.
The Under Age is a fortnightly online newspaper written entirely by Victorian high school journalists. Each fortnight the group of up to 12 young people will workshop their story ideas with each other and also with selected industry professionals. The newspaper will include articles on news, sport, politics, art and culture.

Have your say and influence the plans of the 2011 Banyule Youth fest. It will be held in Macleod on April 3. We would love to hear your ideas, so please take 2 minutes to fill in our survey.
Click here to complete the survey

Are you passionate and motivated to make a difference? Australian Red Cross is looking for Victorian young people (aged 15-25) with a 'can do' attitude and a willingness to make a difference in their local community to join its Victorian Youth Advisory Committee (VYAC).  

SAVING OUR PAST
 
Join in the questionnaire for an opportunity to win a prize!
 
'Saving our past' is a quick survey to see how important saving the buildings and our park environment in Banyule is to you.
 
Just fill in the questionnaire and then email it to banyuleyouth@banyule.vic.gov.au
BY 5.00 pm on November 17th 2010
 
Remember to include a contact phone number so you can collect your prize ...if you are the lucky one!

Banyule council & Red Cross would like to invite you to a REDiplan session (see attached flyer for more information) Friday 17th November
About Emergency REDiPlan

By taking some time to think about and plan for emergencies, you can help yourself and your household to be prepared and cope better if an emergency occurs.

United Nations Youth Association (UNYA) and the Banyule Council Youth Services invite you to participate in Banyule's Inaugural  "Taste of the UN Day"
This is an opportunity for students to get a taste for what it would be like to work at the United Nations.
Friday 29th October
9am-3pm
Ivanhoe Council Chambers, 
275 Upper Heidelberg Road, Ivanhoe
Lunch & Snack provided
This event is free for all students attending.

The Youth Affairs Council of Victoria and Youthlaw are conducting a survey of Victorian young people to provide the opportunity for young people to be engaged in the lead up to the state election and to have their voices heard about the issues of most importance to them.
Go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/a_haref to have your say.

Every Friday during school term except for public holidays.
At Northland Youth Services, Northland Shopping Centre, Preston
Activities for all parents under 25 years who live, work, study or play in Banyule. Light lunch, health, baby and child information, chat with maternal and child health nurses (optional). Access to microwave, milk, hot drinks and changing space.
Come and relax with other parents your age. Young parents in this group have been able to form great friendships and get advice.

Check out the september school holiday flyer for lots of good stuff to do for young people in Banyule

All you need to do is 30 minutes of physical activity a day for 30 days.

It's free to sign up and you get some great discounts and offers, including: 15 free YMCA passes, 15% off at Rebel Sport, one free child zoo pass and a chance to win great prizes!
For more info go to www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au

A collaborative photo project by Nillumbik young people.
September 7 - October 5
At the Diamond Valley Library, Civic Drive Greensborough
Launch on September 7 6-7:30pm
The exhibition showcases the talents of 13 local young people aged between 12 and 25 who live in Nillumbik. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with both the artists and those behind the program's success.
For more information phone Sophie Grange on 9433 3159

GAY? LESBIAN? TRANS? QUEER? QUESTIONING ? NOT SURE ?
Aged 14-21?
For info text: 'EGG' to 0439 812316
EGG is a group for young people in Nillumbik and Banyule who want to explore their sexuality or gender.
We have activities, discussions, artty stuff, food and fun!
The group is FREE and we meet on Monday's 4.30pm to 6.30pm at a venue close to Eltham Station.
For more information:
Text or Call : 0439 812316
Call: 9430 9100
Email: davidf@nchs.org.au

Are you aged between 16-25 and interested in Victoria's multicultural and multifaith diversity?
Get involved and make a difference. Share your ideas on issues affecting young Victorians of diverse faith and cultural backgrounds.
To download an application form go to www.multicultural.vic.gov.au or call 9651 2931. Applications close Monday August 9.

Are you 18-30 years old, passionate about raising cultural awareness, promoting international understanding and encouraging youth development. Are you interested in Japan? Are you keen to represent young Australians?
Australia has been selected as one of 13 countries to particiapte in SWY23 (The 23rd Ship for World Youth Program). It will run from Jan 11 to March 3 2011.
The Japanese government are calling for applications from young Australians to be one of 11 to represent our country on the program.

To nominate to be young Mayor for a Day please print out and complete attached form and then send to the Youth Service by 30th July. 
FAX: 94579937 - Marked Attention: Jane Casey, Youth Service
EMAIL: jane.casey@banyule.vic.gov.au
POST: Att: Jane Casey, Youth Service, PO BOX 51, Ivanhoe, 3079

Leadership program for gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, interses and queer young people.
Q&A Vic is looking to create resilient, effective and visible leaders in te GLBTIQ community. The program is an exciting opportunity for young Victorian GLBTIQ people (18-28) to learn about leadership skills in dealing with complex social issues.

YFV3081 is for 12-25 year olds who live, work, play or study in 3081 West Heidelberg. You can get up to $1000 and help to improve 3081 with your great project. Get your ideas together and talk to the facilitator. She'll help you write the application. Applications close on May 20 at 5pm. If you are interested contact Andrea on 0428 369 612 or andrea.rieniets@banyule.vic.gov.au

Are you 12-24 and have a great idea that can make a difference?
The Prime Minister's Australian Youth Forum Challenge is about young people coming up with fresh ideas on how to engage other young people in their community. It can be anything - a project on how to address a local need or a way to promote a positive image of young people in your community.
The winning entries will be provided with funding of up to $15,000 to turn their idea into reality.