City of Melton Young Communities in Melton, Victoria | Government organisation

City of Melton Young Communities

Locality: Melton, Victoria

Phone: 9747 5373

Address: 193 Barries Road 3337 Melton, VIC, Australia

Website: melton.vic.gov.au/youngcommunities

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25.01.2022 It's Victorian Youth Week and we are celebrating our young people! Meet Sobur Dhieu from Girl Chat on Instagram. Girl Chat is a Melbourne-based social group that provides a platform for young women to discuss a range of issues relating to girls, by girls Sobur is a local young person living in the City of Melton who shares with us her project, future goals and quotes she lives by. ... Young Communities would like to congratulate Soburs efforts of empowering young women within the local community. See more

25.01.2022 Young Communities had the pleasure of a live Q&A chat with former AFL star Dayne Beams last night. We hope you enjoy a snippet of our incredible chat. Full highlights of the virtual chat will be posted next week. Stay Tuned!

25.01.2022 Time is running out Do you have a great idea for a business but not too sure what to do next? The Hot House Project could be for you. Season 3 now is open but the opportunity to register your interest is closing fast, registrations close this Sunday 8 November!... For more information and to register your interest visit www.melton.vic.gov.au/hothouse today, it’s not too late! #hothouseproject #venturemelton #cityofmelton #business #startup

24.01.2022 JOIN US for a Q&A chat with Dayne Beams. Dayne will be discussing his journey and life experiences with mental health and playing AFL , as well as his project Health of Mind Art by Dayne Beams Monday 30 November... 6pm to 7pm Online via Zoom (link provided once registered) Register at: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au//Ev/QA-chat-with-Dayne-Beams See more

24.01.2022 Covid-19 Time Capsule It's been a whirlwind of a time living through the pandemic, imagine looking back at it in 12 months?! Write a letter to your future self to remind you of life in 2020 and we will email it to you in exactly a year!... Get writing at: www.melton.vic.gov.au/covid19timecapsule

23.01.2022 Guess what's back, back again...Fitness Friday is back - tell a friend! We hope everyone is staying safe and finding a way to stay active! We are hoping to give you folks 4 lives sessions to end the year, so stay tuned This week with Jetts Caroline Springs:... 6 exercises - 4 rounds with 1 minute rest after each 45 seconds on / 15 seconds off per exercise No rest in-between exercises See more

22.01.2022 Can you believe it's almost 2021?! It can be so hard to find the perfect calendar, so why not just make your own? This weeks Make It Monday will show how to craft your own Reusable Calendar with just a few simple steps. Don't forget to share with us if you give any of our Make It Monday crafts a go!

20.01.2022 Kirrip Aboriginal Corporation continue NAIDOC celebrations sharing 2 video performances by mob from Indigenous Outreach Projects (IOP). They hope everyone enjoys the performance and story as much as Kirrip and their partners have in presenting them.

20.01.2022 Hey street artists! Melton City Council is calling for artists from the Greater Melbourne region to register their expression of interest in the Melton City Council Street Art: Power Boxes Commission 2021. Four artists will be selected to create vibrant artwork based on local young people’s stories about social connection and diversity. Each selected artist will be provided with a fee of $2000.00 ... To download the brief and apply, please visit www.melton.vic.gov.au/powerboxeoi Expressions of Interests are due by 14 December 2020 Image: Power box at at Langarna Dr, Kuranjang by Lukas Kasper

20.01.2022 It's okay to laugh at my tics when it's appropriate. You're 100 per cent allowed to laugh as long as I'm laughing. Laugh with me, don't laugh at me. This is from Zoe’s story about living with Tourette's. City of Melton is proud to announce Zoe as one of this year’s ABC Takeover Melbourne storyteller winner. ... Check out Zoe’s story here at: abc.net.au/takeover Congratulations Zoe #ABCTakeover #TakeoverMelbourne #youth #future

19.01.2022 Young people have been completing our Covid-19 Time Capsule and sharing positive things they have achieved or experienced during this time! We acknowledge this year has been challenging for young people and love celebrating everyone's resilience Write a letter to your future self: www.melton.vic.gov.au/covid19timecapsule

19.01.2022 Fitness Fridays | Although Gyms are reopening and we are getting back into our routines, Fitness Fridays and Jetts Caroline Springs are still here to support you. 6 exercises 45 sec on / 10 sec off 3 rounds /1 min rest after each round... Next week Fitness Fridays will be coming LIVE as part of Victorian Youth Week. Inbox us to find out how you can be involved!

19.01.2022 Today marks the start of Trans Awareness Week. It's an opportunity to celebrate our trans friends and for allies to stand with and raise awareness to support trans and gender diverse people. Here are a few tips on how you can help young people who are trans and gender diverse feel supported: Respect pronouns (Not sure which pronouns someone uses? Just ask!) Listen to trans and gender diverse voices (one narrative doesn't fit all)... Be open to learning - visit Minus18 (minus18.org.au/campaigns/trans-awareness-week) Young Communities is proud to provide the Melton region with a safe and inclusive space for young people aged 12 to 25. is a social support group for rainbow young people. To find out more on how you can be involved or get support, visit: melton.vic.gov.au/TheSpace

18.01.2022 DON'T MISS OUT! Last chance to register for our Q&A chat with Dayne Beams. Join us as Dayne shares his journey and life experiences with mental health and playing AFL , as well as his project Health of Mind Art by Dayne Beams ... Monday 30 November 6pm to 7pm, online via Zoom (link provided once registered) Register online at https://www.melton.vic.gov.au//Ev/QA-chat-with-Dayne-Beams

17.01.2022 What do we do on a Saturday night? We run our 6801 Youth Outreach of course! Connect with a youth work who can provide support, referrals or just a quality chat to get you on your way. From 5pm to 9pm tonight, you can:... Call or text: 0409 746 089 Email: [email protected] See more

17.01.2022 It can be overwhelming when change happens. It's always good to talk to someone, even just to help make sense of things that may be going on! Perhaps that someone is from our 6801 Youth Outreach team? They're here for you tonight from 5pm to 9pm. You can get in contact via: Phone or text: 0418 474 733... [email protected] For more information, visit: melton.vic.gov.au/6801

16.01.2022 It has been week a big week for many! First week of Year 12 exams are done and dusted but there’s more to come If you feel overwhelmed or just need to talk 6801 Youth Outreach are here for young people to have a chat and to provide support and referrals. Between 5pm and 9pm tonight:... Call or text: 0409 322 954 Email: [email protected] See more

16.01.2022 Take this quiz and prove how much of a film buff you are (Part II) Visit: kahoot.it Challenge Pin: 0667122... Challenge ends at 10am on 6 November or when we reach 50 players (aged 12 to 25 ONLY). The winner will be determined by who's in first place on the leader board at the end of the challenge week. $20 Gift Card up for grabs!

16.01.2022 Do you know a young (18 24 years old) Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander looking for a traineeship? As part of AFL Sportsready - National Warumilang program, City of Melton have got TWO opportunities to work with us as you study a Certificate III in Business. Applications for the Community Development Trainee and Young Communities Trainee close at 5pm on 11 December. ... APPLY NOW: https://aflsportsready.com.au/jobs-board/

15.01.2022 Not everything is what it seems. With technology these days we get tricked into what we are seeing is real, can you tell the difference? Take our fun Kahoot! trivia to see if you can pick out which images are REAL and which are FAKE! Visit: kahoot.it Challenge Pin: 284870... Challenge ends at 10am on 20 November or when we reach 50 players (aged 12 to 25 ONLY). The winner will be determined by who's in first place on the leader board at the end of the challenge week. $20 Gift Card up for grabs!

15.01.2022 DROP IN tonight via Zoom and connect with other young people from the community! Every Wednesday is online fun with games, chats and competitions. Join us from 4.15pm -> DM us for details!

14.01.2022 headspace Melton are seeking young people who are aged 16 to 25 and live, work, study or have hobbies/interests in the Melton region to join their Youth Advocacy Group for 2021. Being part of the YAG usually means being out and about in the community, especially when it comes to recognizing different days of observance. Want to be a part of shaping how headspace Melton engages the community? Love chatting to other young people? ... Apply for headsapce Melton 2021 YAG: https://form.jotform.com/202450962914051 See more

14.01.2022 Yesterday the #16daysofactivism against gender based violence began. Head to the UN Women page to discover ways you can help end the violence. Each year 16 Days of Activism starts on 25 November, coinciding with International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, and wraps up on 10 December, which marks Human Rights Day. City of Melton are hosting the following up coming events: See What You Made Me Do Jess Hill author talk via Zoom... Investigative journalist and Stella prize-winner, Jess Hill will discuss her award-winning book, See What You Made Me Do When: Saturday 28 November, 11am Book online: https://melton.webwiredsolutions.com.au/web/webcal.php... Family Violence and the Law via Zoom Melton Brimbank Community Legal Centre will discuss legal rights in relation to family violence matters and the law. When: Friday 27 November, 10am Book online: https://melton.webwiredsolutions.com.au/web/webcal.php... City of Melton Libraries 16 Days of Activism surprise book packs Receive a surprise book borrowing pack from our libraries featuring female authors and books that challenge gender stereotypes. When: 25 November 10 December Register: https://melton.webwiredsolutions.com.au/web/webcal.php...

13.01.2022 Hey! Yeah you! Come join Young Communities and Yves (pronounced Eve) for our Victorian Youth Week Cook It! Eat It! program. Join us on Tuesdays & Thursdays from 4pm - 5:30pm until 10 December. Yves will share recipes for you to cook and will be there every step of the way to answer all of your nutrition questions. She will also discuss what a dietitian is, what healthy eating is, why nutrition is important.... Visit www.melton.vic.gov.au/youngcommunities to register for this program!

12.01.2022 To everyone celebrating Diwali this year, also known as the festival of lights, we wish you brightness in your home and hearts!

12.01.2022 SAVE THE DATE: SAT 5 DEC Minus18 are hosting the sparkliest night of the year, with a rainbow celebration for young people (aged 12 - 19) during Victorian Youth Week! They're taking Queer Formal live online so everyone can join in on the fun safely, whatever your location. This will be an unforgettable, Pride-filled, lavish night, streaming live from St Kilda Town Hall.... Grab your free ticket: https://bit.ly/33f6NNM

12.01.2022 We’re half way through Victorian Youth Week (month) As we continue to celebrate and acknowledge the amazing young people of the City of Melton through our Youth Stories and Engaging Youth Through Sports (EYTS) episodes, we still have a handful of activities for you to join in on! TONIGHT | Join Young Communities and Health of Mind Art by Dayne Beams as Dayne discusses his battle with mental health through his AFL career and how he found positivity in his creativity! ... When: Tonight, 6:00-7:00pm Register online to receive the zoom link: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au//Y/Victorian-Youth-Week-2020 Tuesday & Thursdays | Cook It. Eat It! Is live with Dietician and Nutrionist Yves Charlesworth. Have fun cooking delicious meals good for you and your family with your peers! Wednesdays | Drop In to our online games and activities. A little friendly competition with your mates to get you through the week! Fridays | Fitness Fridays Is LIVE with Jarrod from Jetts Caroline Springs. Kick off your weekend with a free workout! Great for those needing to get back into your pre-season training! All activities are FREE and are iniatives of Victorian Youth Week (15 November 15 December). Please register online at: https://www.melton.vic.gov.au//Y/Victorian-Youth-Week-2020

12.01.2022 Follow our friends from WCIG and the NDIS events on offer leading up to International Day of People with Disability. Let your inner creator take over with these online creative writing and journal workshops, led by an experienced facilitator. In each session, participants will be guided through a series of fun writing exercises, including writing prompts, topics and themes and other tips for writing creatively and expressively.... For upcoming events see; https://wcig.org.au/services/disability/ndis/ndis-events/

12.01.2022 City of Melton’s safe and inclusive space for young people aged 12 to 25. The Space is a social support group for same sex attracted, transgender, gender diverse and intersex young people who live, work, study or play in the Melton region. The group work on personal and skill development, contribute to community initiatives and connect with like-minded peers.... To find out how you can get involved, visit: www.melton.vic.gov.au/TheSpace

09.01.2022 Young Communities is offline today due to the Melbourne Cup Public Holiday. Stay safe Melton! For those having a long weekend, we hope it's been a nice one

08.01.2022 If you're aged 12 to 18, our Reconnect program can support you to help stabilise and improve your current housing situation, engagement with family, studies, training, employment and the community. If you're finding things are a little hard at home, maybe a bit of conflict with your household members, family or friends, get in touch with a Youth Project Officer Call: 9743 5373... Email: [email protected] See more

08.01.2022 This week's Job Search is action packed and full to the brim! See below the wide variety of jobs available. If you are a young person needing assistance with your CV/Resume, application and/or interview preparation, please get in contact with us via inbox, call 9747 5373 or email [email protected]. Melton ... Barista- https://bit.ly/3lqZt88 Apprentice Carpenter (Trend Construction)- https://bit.ly/3mzHcHa Sales Assistant (Biggin Scott)- https://bit.ly/37oWxnn Retail Sales & Customer Service Role (Melton Pools and -Spas)- https://bit.ly/36x8DMd Waste, Graffiti & Cleaning Services Crew Member (Melton City Council)- https://bit.ly/2JAseSi Menulog Delivery Driver- https://bit.ly/2JgFHPJ Coles Express Customer Service Assistant- https://bit.ly/33AmNKu Food Production Worker (Food Production Worker)- https://bit.ly/3mxlzqW Sales Person (Burson Auto Parts)- https://bit.ly/36sLDOj Marine Technician/General Hand & New Boat Fit-up (The Marine Shop)- https://bit.ly/2I4f3Je Bacchus Marsh Office Admin/Bookkeeper (Woolpack Corner Pty Ltd)- https://bit.ly/39wy8Pn Caroline Springs Food and Beverage Attendant (Pegasus Leisure Group)- https://bit.ly/37nnO9T Dealership Receptionist/ Administration Clerk- https://bit.ly/3oe1J4b Derrimut Factory Hand (CMTP Pty Ltd)- https://bit.ly/36ppeBj Warehouse Pick/Packers Required (Toll)- https://bit.ly/2KZ9lJF Diggers Rest Data Entry Farm Operations (Bulla Park)- https://bit.ly/3oeKH6g Plumpton Bartender- https://bit.ly/37nExK4 Sunbury Receptionist/Administration (Serene Psychological Service)- https://bit.ly/2HYxAXb Medical Receptionist (Sunbury Physiotherapy Clinic)- https://bit.ly/3myz7Co Meter Reader (Service Stream Group)- https://bit.ly/3oeT5T0 Tarneit Pharmacy Sales Assistant (Pharmacy Select)- https://bit.ly/2VoApnx Taylor’s Hill Onsite Maintenance Assistant (Cushman & Wakefield)- https://bit.ly/2HXq3rC Truganina Customer Service Officer (Page Personnel)- https://bit.ly/3mxm842 Warehouse Staff (Quest Personnel)- https://bit.ly/39zfIOe Accountant Assistant/Analyst (Auswide Transport Solutions)- https://bit.ly/3qj9Azq

06.01.2022 Who works on the weekend? 6801 Youth Outreach! If you're aged 12 - 25 and need a chat or guidance, maybe you need a little bit of support with something - 6801 can help! They are contactable from 5pm to 9pm this evening:... Call 9743 6801 Text 0418 474 733 Email [email protected] See more

06.01.2022 Don't forget that during Victorian Youth Week, we are hosting Fitness Fridays LIVE on Zoom with Jarrod from Jetts Caroline Springs Join us tomorrow and every Friday until 11 December from 4.30pm to 5.30pm! Register to kick off your weekend with a workout: www.melton.vic.gov.au//Peo/Youth/Victorian-Youth-Week-2020

05.01.2022 Every day is a holiday when you are sitting by a pool! Check out this weeks local Job Search... If you are a young person needing assistance with your CV/Resume, application and/or interview preparation, please get in contact with us via inbox, call 9747 5373 or email [email protected]. Melton ... Administration & Retail Assistant (Melton Pools & Spas)- https://bit.ly/3m4zTa5 House cleaner (Silvy's Cleaning Rescue)- https://bit.ly/2UYUOiN College Receptionist (Catholic Regional College Melton)- https://bit.ly/3pYyrrX Boiler Maker (Protech)- https://bit.ly/2J9g8iW Dental Receptionist (Ekera Dental)- https://bit.ly/2IWQ2QH Customer Service Rep (Coles)- https://bit.ly/33aLxsz Trainee or Experienced Site Supervisor (Aptus Personnel)- https://bit.ly/3q0FY9W Graduate Civil Engineer (Chief Group Aust)- https://bit.ly/379vnAT 1st Year Apprentice Mechanic (Melton Toyota)- https://bit.ly/3l0xrzX Caroline Springs Waiting Staff (Izumi)- https://bit.ly/3nUrWVr Derrimut Receptionist/Administrator (Patterson Cheney Cars and Trucks)- https://bit.ly/373uDgF Dame Phyllis Frost Centre Prison Officer (Corrections Victoria)- https://bit.ly/3fwc2gY Melbourne Airport Night Shift Ramp Operators (Menzies Aviation)- https://bit.ly/360KrBh

04.01.2022 Twilight Payment won the Melbourne Cup, now it’s your turn to win your dream career! If you are a young person needing assistance with your CV/Resume, application and/or interview preparation, please get in contact with us via inbox, call 9747 5373 or email [email protected] Melton... Sales Assistant (Total Tools) - bit.ly/3mNukg7 Hotel Services Assistant Kitchen (McKenzie Aged Care) -bit.ly/2JAciQf Pharmacy Sales Assistant (Ron Davis Pharmacy)- bit.ly/32bi2Gn Merchandiser (Plant Access) - bit.ly/3mOZMul Apprentice Carpenter - bit.ly/34UpQyf Architect / Building Designer Internship (Sachdeva Architects and Developers) - bit.ly/3oNE6R8 School Crossing Supervisor (Melton City Council) - bit.ly/3elMiU3 Automotive Sales Consultants and Sales Cadets (Harrison Motoring Group) - bit.ly/3jWJNse Bacchus Marsh Trades Assistant (Marshall Engineering) - bit.ly/34Uq4p5 Deer Park Factory Worker - bit.ly/3ep1XSo Derrimut Process Workers (Corner Stone) - bit.ly/3jSZe4P Print & Finishing (Mediapoint) - bit.ly/3ezNBip Sunbury Meter Reader (Service Stream Group) - bit.ly/3mOZTGh Taylors Hill Medical Receptionist (Medical Select) - bit.ly/3emp4wS Truganina Picker Packer (Randstad) - bit.ly/3emVlUF Watergardens Seasonal Casual (Michael Hill Jeweller) - bit.ly/2JqtwPM

04.01.2022 As the weather gets warmer, the drinks get cooler! Make your own waterproof Cork Coasters to keep your surfaces clean! Unique and custom handmade by.... well, YOU! Don't forget! We would love to know if you have given any of our Make It Monday crafts a go! Feel free to DM us your creations!

03.01.2022 Even though Halloween is a little different this year, we hope that you still enjoy a spooky Saturday! Stay safe from ghosts, ghouls, monsters, and #COVID19 with Woodgrove Shopping Centre's 'Ultimate Guide to a Safe Halloween' here bit.ly/35IGtfh For more tips, check out the Victorian Department of Health & Human Services page

01.01.2022 Check out episode 2 of Engaging Youth Through Sport (EYTS) ft. Buku Khamis We had the pleasure to chat with the Western Bulldogs player and City of Melton resident Buku Khamis. We hope you enjoy!

01.01.2022 Stay local! Enjoy the opportunity to not have to travel too far to work with this week’s Jobs Search. If you are a young person needing assistance with your CV/Resume, application and/or interview preparation, please get in contact with us via inbox, call 9747 5373 or email [email protected]. Melton ... Bricklayer - bit.ly/3mpxBC1 Loader Operator - bit.ly/37Qx5ZE Display Sales & Marketing Assistant - bit.ly/3jqEuBe Waiter/Waitress - bit.ly/2HsiUQ3 Vehicle Stock / Inventory Controller - bit.ly/2HBYkN4 Junior Floorcoverings Estimator - bit.ly/31NngYN Experienced Café Barista/ All Rounder - bit.ly/3otxwz9 Airport West Delivery Driver (Repco) - bit.ly/37PbXmV Ballarat Welder / Boilermaker - bit.ly/2HCeGVw Caroline Springs Entry Level Broker Support Officer - bit.ly/2HDW2wm Medical Receptionist - bit.ly/2G2aWwf Derrimut Casual Delivery Drivers (Australia Post) - bit.ly/2TucEJW Keilor Park Delivery Driver (Daico’s Nursery) - bit.ly/2HyeiYa Ravenhall Personal Assistant/Office Support - bit.ly/31JBpGz Prison Officer - bit.ly/2JazOmH Sunshine North Showroom Assistant - bit.ly/3mnxCXe Truganina Admin Assistant - bit.ly/2G0B9uY