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Spring 2023 School Holiday Activities

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Say goodbye to term 3 and hello school holidays! Council’s community centres are buzzing with activity throughout the September holidays. Have your child join us to revel in cooking classes, yoga sessions, craft workshops, a magic show and more!

All events cater to primary or secondary age children and are low cost or FREE!

All available programs are listed below and via the programs page of our website. You can also browse the program via PDF. Click the link under each listing below to secure your or your child’s space before they’re all gone!

Bookings for all school holiday activities open 9am on Tuesday 12 September.

MONDAY 18 SEPTEMBER

Cooking for Kids: Popcorn & Pancakes – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $15 per child
  • Age Group: 8-15 years
  • BOOK NOW

Cooking for Kids: Sesame Chicken Balls – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 12pm – 1.30pm
  • Cost: $15 per child
  • Age Group: 8-15 years
  • BOOK NOW

Mini Picassos 

  • Location: Aintree
  • Time: 6pm – 6.45pm
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Age Group: 6-10 years
  • BOOK NOW
WEDNESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER

Playdough Playtime – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Strathtulloh
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: All ages
  • BOOK NOW

Card Decorating for Kids 5-9 years

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 5-9 years
  • BOOK NOW
THURSDAY 21 SEPTEMBER

Creative Craft Workshop for Kids of all Abilities

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 1.30pm – 3pm
  • Cost: $12.50 per child
  • Age Group: 5-12 years
  • BOOK NOW
MONDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

Paint & Create a Hanging Bird Bath – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $7 per child
  • Age Group: 6 years and over
  • BOOK NOW

Yoga for Kids – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 10am – 12pm
  • Cost: $12 per child
  • Age Group: 5-12 years
  • BOOK NOW

Card Decorating for Kids 10-16 years

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 10-16 years
  • BOOK NOW
TUESDAY 26 SEPTEMBER

Creative Art & Craft for Kids – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Group: 6-10 years
  • BOOK NOW
WEDNESDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

Playdough Playtime – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: All ages
  • BOOK NOW

TimCredible Magic Show – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $4 per child
  • Age Group: 4-12 years
  • BOOK NOW

Back to School Healthy Lunchboxes (for parents/carers) – CANCELLED

  • Location: Mt Atkinson (Truganina)
  • Time: 12pm – 2pm
  • Cost: $8 per person
  • Age Group: Parents and carers (children welcome to attend with a parent/carer)
  • BOOK NOW

Mini Picassos 

  • Location: Aintree
  • Time: 6pm – 6.45pm
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Age Group: 6-10 years
  • BOOK NOW
THURSDAY 28 SEPTEMBER

Hip Hop Dance for Kids of all Abilities – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Taylors Hill
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 5-12 years
  • BOOK NOW

 

Free Come & Try Workshops in Melton Town Centre

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Melton Town Centre’s Amphitheatre is offering a series of free come and try lunchtime workshops throughout August!

No matter your age or ability, our Zumba, gardening, yoga and arts workshops are suited to everyone.

All available programs are listed below and via the programs page of our website. You can also download the PDF program flyer, feel free to share this with your friends and family!

All workshops are free, but bookings are essential. Click the link under each listing to register your attendance.

The Amphitheatre is located on the corner of Palmerston Street and High Street, Melton, adjacent to Morgan’s IGA. Get directions.

This initiative is part of the Melton Town Centre Revitalisation Project. Learn more about the project via Council’s website.

TUESDAY 2 AUGUST

Recycled Art Workshop and Demonstration

  • Time: Drop in from 11.30am – 1.30pm
  • Age Group: All ages
  • BOOK

TUESDAY 9 AUGUST

Zumba Gold

  • Time: 12pm – 12.30pm OR 12.45pm – 1.15pm
  • Age Group: All ages
  • BOOK

TUESDAY 16 AUGUST

Kokedama & Macrame Workshop

  • Time: Drop in from 11.30am – 1.30pm
  • Age Group: 12 years and over
  • BOOK

TUESDAY 23 AUGUST

Green Earth Kids in The Garden

  • Time: Drop in from 11.30am – 1.30pm
  • Age Group: Pre-school children and parents/carers
  • BOOK

TUESDAY 30 AUGUST

Yoga

  • Time: 12pm – 12.30pm OR 12.45pm – 1.15pm
  • Age Group: All ages
  • BOOK

Term 3 2022 Centre Programs & Events!

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The year is flying by! Our team are excited to let you know that bookings for our term 3 programs and events are now open!
We’re delighted to welcome you back to enjoy old favourites like kids’ cooking programs, patchwork quilting, yoga, art programs and more. We also have several new programs and one-off workshops to experience including family first aid, a preserved flower workshop, Tuesday dinner club in Taylors Hill, greeting card making and more!

Find out what’s happening at your closest centre by clicking the links below.

AINTREE
BROOKFIELD

CAROLINE SPRINGS

DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE

HARKNESS

HILLSIDE

KURUNJANG

MELTON

STRATHTULLOH

TAYLORS HILL

Community Art Competition

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In celebration of the revitalisation of our Melton Town Centre, we’re giving you the chance to win over $1400 worth of prizes in our community art competition!

To enter, simply create an artwork that speaks to the theme of ‘My Melton, My Community’. Inspiration for the theme might include depicting what the community of Melton means to you, your favourite places in the Melton Town Centre, the people that make up the Melton community, the sky is the limit!

Melton Central Community Centre is hosting a series of open studio time where you’re welcome to come and work on your artwork for your entry. Book your space at these open studio times here.

Winners will be announced at the City of Melton Lifelong Learning Festival launch event in September. Each winning artwork will have their pieces displayed in High Street shop front windows.

Registration and entries open Monday 20 June and close Friday 19 August 2022.

Entrants of all different ages, abilities and backgrounds are encouraged to enter this competition, however, you must be a resident of the City of Melton.

For more information and to enter visit the Melton Conversations website.

Winter School Holiday Activities!

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We’re already half way through the year and its time to stay warm with our winter school holiday activities!

We’re excited to have you join us throughout the holidays to enjoy a range of different programs and events including cooking workshops, dance workshops, yoga, a winter planting day with Bunnings, a healthy spending habits for teens workshop and so much more!

All available programs are listed below and via the programs page of our website. You can also browse the program via PDF. Click the link under each listing below to secure your or your child’s space before they’re all gone! Bookings open from 9am on Tuesday 14 June.

MONDAY 27 JUNE

Blocks 4 Kids – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $3 per child
  • Age Group: 2-12 years

TUESDAY 28 JUNE

Paint your own Plate

  • Location: Melton
  • Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 6-10 years
  • BOOK

Breathing Yoga

  • Location: Strathtulloh
  • Time: 2pm – 2.45pm
  • Cost: $6 per person
  • Age Group: 6 years and over, teens and adults welcome
  • BOOK

WEDNESDAY 29 JUNE

Bollywood Dancing

  • Location: Strathtulloh
  • Time: 11am – 12pm
  • Cost: $7 per person
  • Age Group: 8 years and over, teens and adults welcome.
  • BOOK

THURSDAY 30 JUNE

Make your own Coloured Candles – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Melton
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 8-12 years

That’s not Rubbish!

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Age Group: 9-12 years
  • BOOK

Craft & Games Holiday Fun Day – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Aintree
  • Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
  • Cost: FREE
  • Age Group: 5-12 years

Spend Well for Teens

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 1.30pm – 3pm
  • Cost: $15 per person
  • Age Group: Teens and parents
  • BOOK

FRIDAY 1 JULY

Yoga and Mindfulness Mini Workshop (5-8 years)

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 5-8 years
  • BOOK

Yoga and Mindfulness Mini Workshop (9-12 years)

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 1pm – 3pm
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Age Group: 9-12 years
  • BOOK

TUESDAY 5 JULY

Paint your Own Mug

  • Location: Melton
  • Time: 10.30am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $5
  • Age Group: 8-12 years
  • BOOK

Breathing Yoga

  • Location: Strathtulloh
  • Time: 2pm – 2.45pm
  • Cost: $6 per person
  • Age Group: 6 years and over, teens and adults welcome
  • BOOK

WEDNESDAY 6 JULY

Sushi Making for Kids

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Cost: $12 per child
  • Age Group: 7-12 years
  • BOOK

Winter Planting Day with Bunnings – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Group: All ages welcome

Waterfall Painting Workshop

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 11am – 12.30pm
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Age Group: 8-12 years
  • BOOK

Sushi Making for Teens

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 3pm – 4.30pm
  • Cost: $12 per teen
  • Age Group: 13-17 years
  • BOOK

THURSDAY 7 JULY

Make your own Gel Candles

  • Location: Melton
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 8-12 years
  • BOOK

Craft & Games Holiday Fun Day – SOLD OUT

  • Location: Diggers Rest
  • Time: 12.30pm – 2.30pm
  • Cost: FREE
  • Age Group: 5-12 years

FRIDAY 8 JULY

Yoga and Mindfulness Mini Workshop (5-8 years)

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Cost: $5 per child
  • Age Group: 5-8 years
  • BOOK

Yoga and Mindfulness Mini Workshop (9-12 years)

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 1pm – 3pm
  • Cost: $10 per child
  • Age Group: 9-12 years
  • BOOK

SUNDAY 10 JULY

Cooking Demonstration: Spring Rolls

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 10am – 12pm
  • Cost: Free
  • Age Group: 9 years and over, teens and adults welcome.
  • BOOK

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Free Employment and Career Festival coming May 25-26!

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The annual Learning for Earning Festival, presented by the LearnWest Network, is returning virtually from May 25-26!

The festival provides online workshop and webinar opportunities to showcase learning and employment across Melbourne’s west. Participants can gain knowledge in starting or changing careers, learn about dominant and emerging industries and discover opportunities for the future. Topics include learning, employment, career planning and pathways, industries, business and entrepreneurship and skills.

The festival program is packed with interesting events including three feature events of interest to anyone looking for work or a career change in the west.

Opportunities in the West – Employment Forum | BOOK NOW

  • Wednesday 25 May – 10am – 12pm
  • A forum for local communities to connect with employers, industry leaders and employment services.

Meet the Major Employers in the West | BOOK NOW

  • Thursday 26 May – 10am – 12pm
  • A panel presentation with leaders from major employers in the west including Western Health, Victoria University, West Gate Tunnel and Amazon who will share the range of vacancies available.

Finding Employment in Local Government | BOOK NOW

  • Thursday 26 May – 1:30pm – 3pm
  • A panel presentation with representatives from the six LearnWest councils explaining the diversity of career paths and recruitment processes for working in local government.

All events are free, however, registrations are essential.

BROWSE ALL FESTIVAL EVENTS

The LearnWest Network is made up of six local government organisations west of Melbourne including Melton City Council, Brimbank City Council, City of Darebin, Hobson’s Bay City Council, City of Maribyrnong and Wyndham City Council.

 

We’re celebrating Neighbourhood House Week!

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Neighbourhood Houses and Community Centres across the City of Melton are celebrating Neighbourhood House Week 2022 with an exciting range of free activities.

Neighbourhood House Week is an annual national celebration, recognising the important contribution over 1,000 neighbourhood houses make in local communities across Australia.

Lockdowns have left many people feeling vulnerable and isolated, our Neighbourhood Houses and Community centres are working to rebuild those social connections that many people lost in order to build stronger and more resilient communities than ever before.

Activities available during Neighbourhood House week will offer opportunities for community to connect, learn, have fun and try something new.

All available programs are listed below, you can also browse them HERE via our website or HERE via PDF.

MONDAY 9 MAY

Soy Candle Making Workshop – SOLD OUT

Learn how to prepare, make and pour your own soy candles using eco-friendly natural ingredients in this exciting workshop delivered by The Handmakers Factory.

  • Location: Taylors Hill
  • Time: 11am – 12.30pm

TUESDAY 10 MAY

Green Homes

Presented by Green Earth Consulting find out about simple swaps you can make to reduce waste in your kitchen and bathroom. Turn everyday household items into inexpensive cleaning products that are safe and natural.

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Click HERE to book

Making Your Budget Work For You

With the cost of living increasing, the need to control your finances is so important. Learn how to remove stress and build you financial fitness by taking control of your finances.

  • Location: Melton South
  • Time: 1pm – 2pm
  • Click HERE for more info
  • Bookings: Phone Melton South Community Centre p. 9747 8576

Messy Play for Kids – SOLD OUT

Enjoy a fun afternoon of messy play with your pre-school children.  Bring along your own afternoon tea and art smock.

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 2pm – 3.30pm

Native Floral Canvas Art – SOLD OUT

Be expertly guided by our experienced artist Lisa to paint a stunning protea on canvas. At the end of the class, you’ll have a completed masterpiece on canvas to take home!

  • Location: Taylors Hill
  • Time: 6.30pm – 8pm

WEDNESDAY 11 MAY

Bunnings Presents – Get Your Garden Ready For Winter

Join the experts from Bunnings Warehouse to get all the insider knowledge on how to successfully prepare your garden for winter.

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Click HERE to book

Chair Yoga & Meditation

Open to all abilities and fitness levels enjoy an afternoon of gentle moves, stretching and mindful relaxation in an easy seated position.

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 1pm – 1:50pm
  • Click HERE to book

Demet Divaroren Writing Workshop

Learn from renowned author Demet Divaroren about how to craft compelling non-fiction stories by finding and owning your writing voice.

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 4pm – 5.30pm
  • Click HERE to book

THURSDAY 12 MAY

Create Your Own Macrame Plant Holder – SOLD OUT

Macrame’ is an artform that uses knots to create different kinds of textiles. In this small group setting you will learn some basics and take home a small plant wall hanging.

  • Location: Brookfield
  • Time: 1pm – 3pm

FRIDAY 13 MAY

How To Live At Home For Longer

Learn how to access government funding to help you stay living at home for longer and the types of support services that are offered in the local community. Delivered by LaTrobe Community Health Services.

  • Location: Fraser Rise
  • Time: 10am – 11am
  • Click HERE to book

Line Dancing

Learn all the current line dancing moves while enjoying a fun, safe and effective workout.

  • Location: Hillside
  • Time: 10am – 1pm
  • Click HERE to book

Cancer Council Biggest Morning Tea – SOLD OUT

Everyone is welcome to attend and enjoy a cuppa and something to eat while connecting with other local people and supporting a great cause. All funds from the day will be donated to Cancer Council Australia.

  • Location: Taylors Hill
  • Time: 10.30am – 11.30am

Easter School Holiday Activities for Kids!

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Learning experiences don’t end when school is out, our learning activities and events continue all year round!

We’re excited to have you join us throughout April for a range of in-person programs including a fun day of games with Bunnings Warehouse, tissue paper art, cookie decorating, sustainability workshops, jewellery making, hip hop and more!

All available programs are listed below, you can also browse them HERE via our website or HERE via PDF.

MONDAY 11 APRIL

School Holiday Easter Fun | Pre-school and Primary age children – SOLD OUT

Get ready for the Easter Bunny to arrive by making your own handmade basket, bunny ears and more!

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Cost: $5

TUESDAY 12 APRIL

Cookie Decorating for Kids | 8-12 years – SOLD OUT

Children will be guided by our friendly chef Carmen to create different designs and effects by decorating a batch of freshly made cookies.

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $12

Grow, Eat, Rot | 5-8 years

Prepare your child for a sustainable future as they learn about all about plants and why its important to ensure we minimise our waste.

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Cost: $15
  • Click HERE to book

Holiday Fun Day with Bunnings Warehouse | 5-8 years – SOLD OUT

Your child will have a last with our friends from Bunnings Warehouse as they play fun games, arts and crafts and paint their own pot!

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 12pm – 2pm
  • Cost: FREE

THURSDAY 14 APRIL

Jewellery Making Workshop for Kids | 7-13 years – SOLD OUT

In this hands on workshop, your child will learn how to make their own unique pieces of jewellery from recycled and contemporary materials.

  • Location: Caroline Springs
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $5

That’s not Rubbish! | 7-13 years – POSTPONED

Join Miree from Green Earth Kids as she shows your child how to recycle properly and how to create things from materials that are ‘rubbish’.

  • Location: Eynesbury
  • Time: 10.30am – 12pm
  • Cost: $15
  • Click HERE to book

TUESDAY 19 APRIL

Sushi Making for Kids | 9-12 years

If your child likes experimenting in the kitchen, our friendly chef Carmen is returning to show children how to make yummy and healthy sushi! – CANCELLED

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 10am – 11.30am
  • Cost: $12

THURSDAY 21 APRIL

Create your own Tissue Paper Canvas Art | 6-10 years

Using tissue paper your child will learn to create their own colourful and unique canvas art. It’s art making with a twist, and is super fun and easy!

  • Location: Taylors Hill
  • Time: 1pm – 2pm
  • Cost: $5
  • Click HERE to book

Hip Hop for Kids | 5-12 years

Children with energy to burn are invited to come and try hip hop dance moves and combinations before putting it all together in just one class.

  • Location: Strathtulloh
  • Time: 1.30pm – 3.45pm
  • Cost: $5
  • Click HERE to book

FRIDAY 22 APRIL

Paint & Create for Kids | 6-10 years

In this creative workshop your child will learn to make and paint their very own wind chime or plaster figurine (plaster is paint only).

  • Location: Taylors Hill
  • Time: 1.30pm – 2.30pm
  • Cost: $5
  • Click HERE to book

OTHER ACTIVITIES FOR ALL AGES

THURSDAY 14 APRIL

Autumn Planting Day with Bunnings | All ages – SOLD OUT

Hosted by our friends at Bunnings, come along and help to plant some new season seedlings and herbs in the Kurunjang Community Garden!

  • Location: Kurunjang
  • Time: 10.30am – 12.30pm
  • Cost: Free

Term 2 Programs & Events!

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We are pleased to let you know that face-to-face programs and events will return once again to Council’s community facilities in term 2 2022!
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We are ecstatic to welcome you back for many old favourites like yoga, sewing, Zumba, cooking, music classes, children’s development programs and much more! We’re also excited to offer a range of new programs including adult cooking workshops, flower arrangement workshops, various accredited courses plus so much more.
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Bookings for all term 2 programs and events open at 9am on Tuesday 22 March. Find out what’s happening at your closest centre by clicking the links below.
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CAROLINE SPRINGS
STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE
BROOKFIELD

MELTON

HARKNESS

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