VALLEY YOUTH - YOUTH FEST

To celebrate Youth Month and the end of school holidays, Valley Youth are throwing a festival in Queen's Park! 
 Friday 30th September from 12pm to 4pm
 Queens Park, Moonee Ponds (near the stage)
 Planting Activity |  Drag Performance |  Ukulele Workshop |
 Zine Making |  Live Music |  Food Trucks |  Eco Glitter Station

The event is FREE!

Young people aged 12-25 will also get a token for free food and drinks if they take part in an activity. Limited tokens are available, so first in best dressed.  Arrive early to ensure you don't miss out.

Sign up for the Ukulele Workshop in advance here: https://bit.ly/3TqRslL You'll get to keep your ukulele after the workshop!
The event is wheelchair accessible and there are gender neutral and wheelchair accessible toilets nearby.  If you would like to discuss accessibility needs please get in touch with us at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1225.

This is a fully supervised drug, alcohol, smoke and vaping free event, supported by the State Government as part of Victorian Youth Month.

We acknowledge our event is held on the land of the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people of the Kulin nation. This was and always will be Aboriginal land. 

VALLEY YOUTH - SCHOOL HOLIDAY ACTIVITIES
School holidays are coming up from Monday 19th September to Friday 30th September. Valley Youth is offering a range of fun and cool activities for young people to enjoy. Our list of activities include:

MELBOURNE CITY MISSION - DETOUR & RECCONECT
Early intervention programs supporting young people at risk of or recently experiencing homelessness.

Detour works with young people 12-24 who are displaying risk factors that are known to potentially lead to homelessness. Detour offers support to stabilise current housing and/or explore other housing options. 
Youth Coaches work with young people to create a plan that will assist them in achieving their goals. It is intensive, wrap-around, case management support with 3, 6 or 9 months support periods.
 
Referrals can be accepted from young people, family members, community agencies, schools, police, Centrelink.  Cover the areas of CBD and Western Metro Melbourne.
Contact Duty Line:  1800 338 687; Email: detour.sunshine@mcm.org.au

Reconnect works with young people aged 12 - 18 to stabilise their living situation, achieve family reconciliation, and improve their level of engagement with work, education, training, and their local community.
The key is to engage the young person before the impacts to their life are too hard to come back from.  Provides support for 3 months. Local government areas of Maribyrnong, Brimbank and Moonee Valley.
 
Referrals can be accepted from young people, family members, community agencies, schools, police, Centrelink, child first services and child protection services. Contact Duty Line  PH: 9977 0023
 
See our brochure for more information about these programs or visit our website https://www.mcm.org.au/services/homelessness/support-services/prevention
 
MARIBYRNONG AND MOONEE VALLEY LOCAL LEARNING AND EMPLOYMENT NETWORK - YOUTH MENTORING CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM
Applications for the Youth Mentoring Career Pathways program are now open!
If you’re 16 – 24 years old, our mentors can provide career support and guidance and our work placements can give you on-the-job experience.
 
To learn more or apply, visit mmvllen.org.au/ymcp
 
We also have free youth events in October + November. Visit mmvllen.org.au/events or follow us on Instagram + facebook for event details.

SHOWGROUNDS VILLAGE - WIN 6 X DOUBLE PASSES TO THE MELBOURNE SHOW
Showgrounds Village is running an Emoji Competition for a chance to win 6 x double passes to the iconic Melbourne Royal Show!
 
Simply tell us what you love about the Melbourne Royal Show using an emoji for a change to win of 6 x double passes

To enter the competition click Facebook link below. 
https://www.facebook.com/ShowgroundsVillage/photos/a.207681419634960/1580675275668894/
 

MOONEE VALLEY CITY COUNCIL - JOB VACANCY: CASUAL YOUTH SUPPORT OFFICER

Closing date: 11:45pm, Tuesday 27 September 2022

• Casual
• $35.34 per hour + 25% casual loading plus 10.5% superannutation.

The Opportunity

Moonee Valley City Council are looking for enthusiastic people who would like to support the engagement and participation across diverse communities. As part of the Youth Development team, you will support projects, programs and events run for young people aged 12-25 who live, work, study or hang out in Moonee Valley.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted through our online system https://mooneevalley.mercury.com.au/ and should be in line with the Moonee Valley City Council Application Guide found at the bottom of the advertisement. Applications that do not meet these requirements may not be considered.

For further information, please view the Position Description or contact Adrienne Zuliani, Team Leader Young Communities on (03) 9243 8889.

WHITELION YOUTH - VOLUNTEER MENTORS WANTED
Whitelion Youth is looking for mentors to support young people in Out of Home Care who are in need of support on their interests, goals and social connections. As a volunteer mentor, you will work with young people aged 10-21 to help them connect into their community and have positive social experiences. Activities might include sport, dance, art and more, and depending on the age of the young person may also include assistance with employment or independent living skills.
 
If you are interested in volunteering with Whitelion please contact Ailsa Gibson-Sheridan on ailsa.gibson-sheridan@whitelion.asn.au or apply via the link below
https://careers.whitelion.asn.au/jobs/2002270-volunteer-mentors-north-west-metro-melbourne

MARIBYRNONG AND MOONEE VALLEY LOCAL LLEN - YOUTH MENTORING CAREER PATHWAYS PROGRAM
Do you work with 16 – 24 year old’s who could benefit from mentoring, career guidance or experience in the workplace?  Applications for the Youth Mentoring Career Pathways program are now open!
 
To refer a young person, contact us mmvllen.org.au/contact
Young people can learn more or apply directly at mmvllen.org.au/ymcp

RELATIONSHIP MATTERS - FAMILY AND RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING 
Relationship Matters are offering a variety of counselling options to families, couples, and individuals who need mediation to resolve ongoing conflicts within their relationships. 

Relationship Matters offer the following counseling options:

You can find Relationship Matters throughout metropolitan Melbourne and regional Victoria. Visit our website to find the branch closest to you. For more information or to book an appointment:
T 1300 543 396
E contact@relationshipmatters.com.au
W relationshipmatters.com.au