Tag: Exercise & Fitness

Youth Football Program for Girls coming to Eynesbury!

Posted on by Alison La Rose

A girls’ youth football (AFL) program is coming to Eynesbury! Led by Back 2 Basics, an organisation founded by AFLW premiership athletes Jasmine Garner and Ash Riddell, and with support from the Eynesbury Football & Netball Club coaching team, the program will empower young athletes to focus on basic skills, play with confidence and most importantly, have fun whilst playing football.

 

The program is aimed at girls aged 10-16 years old. No minimum skill level is required and the best thing, registrations are just $20 for the full 8-week program!

 

To sweeten the deal, Rotary Eynesbury are putting on a free barbeque dinner after the first session! This exiting program is the perfect opportunity for your child to learn new skills, both sporting and otherwise, whilst making new friends within the Eynesbury community and surrounds.

 

PROGRAM DETAILS

  • SESSION DATES: Wednesdays from 10 June – 5 August (no session on 8 July)
    • The first and last sessions will be delivered by Jasmine and Ash from Back 2 Basics. The remaining 6 sessions will be delivered by Eynesbury Football & Netball Club
  • SESSION TIMES:
    • Session 1 & 8: 6.15pm – 7.15pm
    • Sessions 2-7: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
  • LOCATION: Eynesbury Recreation Reserve – 3 Avoca Street, Eynesbury, 3338
  • COST: $20 per child

 

REGISTRATIONS

To register your child’s place in this exciting program, visit the Eynesbury Football & Netball Club website.

 

MORE INFORMATION

For more information about the program, please contact the club’s Football Director, Ryan Sutcliffe via phone or email.

 

This program is delivered in partnership between Melton City Council and Eynesbury Football & Netball Club.

Term 2 2026 Programs & Events

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Great news, bookings in Melton City Council’s community centre-based programs and events for term 2 2026 are now open!

 

Join us to sharpen your sewing skills, improve your health and fitness, discover your artistic ability, learn to cook new delicious meals, join a community garden, plus so much more. There’s something for everyone, no matter your age, ability or interest.

 

Spaces in many of our programs fill quickly, so it’s best to plan ahead and book early to avoid disappointment. Bookings are now open!

 

Click the link below to browse all term 2 programs across the City of Melton or find your closest centre in the list below to browse programs at a location near you.

 

VIEW ALL PROGRAMS

CAROLINE SPRINGS

STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE/ROCKBANK
MELTON
HARKNESS
TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)
BURNSIDE

Melton City Girls Can 2026

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Following a successful pilot in 2025, Melton City Council is excited to bring Melton City Girls Can back in 2026.

 

MCGC will celebrate, support and create new opportunities for people who identify as women and girls in the City of Melton to participate in sport and active recreation.

 

Inspired by VicHealth’s This Girl Can campaign and delivered in partnership with local sports clubs and community groups. MCGC aims to enable women and girls to get active in ways that work for them. Whether it’s a little or a lot, what matters is moving your body and having fun – on your own terms, in your own way.

 

HOW TO GET INVOLVED

Local sporting groups and clubs across the City of Melton are partnering with Council to deliver a series of free ‘Come and Try’ sessions, aimed at giving participants the opportunity to try a new active outlet with no commitment. All sessions are free, however, bookings are essential. To learn more about each session, click through to the session you’re interested in below.

 

SESSIONS

More sessions will be added to this list in the lead up to MCGC 2026.

 

Tennis

Cardio Tennis for Women & Girls | Diggers Rest

  • Thursdays: 12 March – 19 March: 5.30pm – 6.30pm – MORE INFO
  • Sundays – 15 March – 22 March: 10am – 11am – MORE INFO

Cardio Tennis for Women & Girls | Caroline Springs

  • Friday 13 March: 6.50pm – 8pm – MORE INFO
  • Wednesday 25 March: 6.50pm – 8pm – MORE INFO

Tennis for Women & Girls | Kurunjang

  • Sunday 22 March: 11am – 4pm – MORE INFO

Martial Arts

Taekwon-do for Women & Girls | Melton South

  • Wednesday 25 March & Monday 30 March: 5pm – 6.30pm – MORE INFO

Cricket

Cricket for Girls | Hillside

  • Tuesdays: 24 February – 10 March: 5pm – 6pm – MORE INFO

Netball

Netball for Women | Toolern Vale

  • Thursday 12 March: 6pm – 8pm – MORE INFO

Netball for Girls | Aintree

  • Wednesdays: 25 March – 8 April – MORE INFO

Football (AFL)

Football (AFL) for Girls | Toolern Vale

  • Wednesday 25 March: 6pm – 8pm – MORE INFO

Football (AFL) for Girls | Aintree

  • Wednesday 25 March: 5.30pm – 6.30pm – MORE INFO

Soccer

Westside Strikers Girls Cup | Caroline Springs

  • Sunday 12 April: 8.30am – 2.30pm – MORE INFO

Term 1 2026 Programs & Events

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Great news, bookings in Melton City Council’s community centre-based programs and events for term 1 2026 are now open!

 

Start off the new year by sharpening your sewing skills, improve your health and fitness, discover your artistic ability, learn to cook new delicious meals, join a community garden, plus so much more. There’s something for everyone, no matter your age, ability or interest.

 

Spaces in many of our programs fill quickly, so it’s best to plan ahead and book early to avoid disappointment. Bookings are now open!

 

Click the link below to browse all term 1 programs across the City of Melton, or find your closest centre in the list below to browse programs at a location near you..

 

VIEW ALL PROGRAMS

.CAROLINE SPRINGS

STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE/ROCKBANK
MELTON
HARKNESS
TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)
BURNSIDE

Term 4 2025 Programs & Events

Posted on by Alison La Rose
Bookings in Council’s community centre based programs and events for term 4 2025 are now open!
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The programs you’ve come to know and love will be returning including our popular exercise classes, gardening groups, creative programs, kids’ activities, craft groups and more. With something new and exciting always on offer, you’ll find other special events and workshops like a mental health awareness session, mandala art therapy, CWA baking demonstration, plus lots more.
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Click the link below to browse all term 4 programs across the City of Melton, or, find your closest centre in the list below to browse programs at a location near you..

VIEW ALL PROGRAMS

.CAROLINE SPRINGS

STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE/ROCKBANK
MELTON
HARKNESS
TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)
BURNSIDE

Term 3 2025 Programs & Events

Posted on by Alison La Rose
Bookings in Council’s community centre based programs and events for term 3 2025 are now open!
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You’ll find all of your favourites like sewing, yoga, kids’ programs, music groups, and Zumba returning in July. You’ll also find a range of community gardening groups across the municipality including in Caroline Springs, Kurunjang and our newest community garden in Aintree plus so much more. No matter your age, ability or interest, there’s something for everyone at a community centre near you..
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Click the link below to browse all term 3 programs across the City of Melton, or, find your closest centre in the list below to browse programs at a location near you..

VIEW ALL PROGRAMS

.CAROLINE SPRINGS

STRATHTULLOH
DIGGERS REST
EYNESBURY
FRASER RISE
HILLSIDE
KURUNJANG
TAYLORS HILL
AINTREE/ROCKBANK
MELTON
HARKNESS
TRUGANINA (Mt Atkinson)
BURNSIDE

Introducing Melton City Girls Can!

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Melton City Council is proud to launch Melton City Girls Can (MCGC) in April 2025. MCGC will celebrate, support and create new opportunities for people who identify as women and girls in the City of Melton to participate in sport and active recreation.

 

Inspired by VicHealth’s This Girl Can campaign and delivered in partnership with local sports clubs and community groups, MCGC aims to enable women and girls to get active in ways that work for them. Whether it’s a little or a lot, what matters is moving your body and having fun – on your own terms, in your own way. Learn more about why Council supports this initiative on the main website.

 

Free Events

Many free opportunities to try something new are available throughout April 2025. Click on the link under each event below for more information and to book.

 

Come & Try: Cardio Tennis for Women

  • WHERE: Caroline Springs
  • WHEN: Tuesday 8 April
  • TIME: 7pm – 8.30pm
  • MORE INFO

Come & Try: Taekwondo for Girls | Eynesbury

  • WHERE: Eynesbury
  • WHEN: Tuesday April 8 & Wednesday April 9
  • TIME: 4.30pm – 5.30pm
  • MORE INFO

Come & Try: Fishing for Women

  • WHERE: Harkness
  • WHEN: Sunday 13 April
  • TIME: 10am – 1pm
  • MORE INFO

Come & Try: Target Shooting for Women

  • WHERE: Brookfield
  • WHEN: Sunday 13 April
  • TIME: 11am – 2.30pm
  • MORE INFO

Come & Try: AFL Umpiring for Women & Girls

  • WHERE: Diggers Rest
  • WHEN: Wednesday 16 April
  • TIME: 6pm – 7.15pm
  • MORE INFO

Come & Try: Taekwondo for Girls | Melton South

  • WHERE: Melton South
  • WHEN: Tuesdays from 22 April or Wednesdays from 23 April (2 sessions each)
  • TIME: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
  • MORE INFO

Come & Try: Tennis for Junior Girls

  • WHERE: Hillside
  • WHEN: Tuesdays: 22 April – 6 May (4 weeks)
  • TIME: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
  • MORE INFO

Come & Try: Footy for Junior & Senior Girls with AFLW Stars

  • WHERE: Diggers Rest
  • WHEN: Tuesday 22 April
  • TIME: 5.30pm – 6.30pm
  • MORE INFO

Positive & Inclusive Umpiring Workshop

  • WHERE: Diggers Rest
  • WHEN: Wednesday 23 April
  • TIME: 6pm – 7.30pm
  • MORE INFO

Come & Try: Bollywood Zumba for Women

  • WHERE: Kurunjang
  • WHEN: Tuesday 29 April
  • TIME: 10.30am – 11.30am
  • MORE INFO

Mind & Body: Empowering Women through Movement

  • WHERE: Mount Atkinson
  • WHEN: Tuesday 29 April
  • TIME: 12.30pm – 2pm
  • MORE INFO

Fair Access Workshops for Sports Clubs

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Attend a Fair Access Workshop for your chance to win 1 of 6 $500 vouchers towards sporting goods for your club!

 

Melton City Council and GenWest are working together to deliver a series of workshops for leaders, coaches and decision makers at sports clubs, to help you understand

  • what policy changes have come into place,
  • what this means for your club,
  • how your club can support the prevention of gender based violence and
  • ways your club can be more inclusive for women and girls.

Following this, clubs will have the opportunity to express their interest in receiving free support from GenWest to develop tailored action plans to facilitate increased participation from women and girls.

 

To register your space at a free ‘Fair Access’ workshop, please follow the link below to your preferred session to make a booking.

 

SESSION 1

Where: Online
When: Wednesday 26 March
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm
Register  

 

SESSION 2

Where: Online
When: Wednesday 2 April
Time: 6.30pm – 8pm
Register

 

These workshops are delivered as part of Melton City Girls Can (MCGC), Council’s new campaign to celebrate, support and create new opportunities for people who identify as women and girls in the City of Melton to participate in sport and active recreation. Learn more about MCGC on Council’s website.

Come & Try Sessions at Thornhill Park

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Melton City Council is hosting a series of ‘Come & Try’ sessions at Thornhill Park Children’s & Community Centre!

 

Take the opportunity to give these popular exercise programs a try before committing to a full program.  Sessions are suitable for adults of all abilities and fitness levels.

 

Bookings are now open and expected to fill fast, click the links on this webpage to secure yours before they’re all gone!

 

Participant enrolment and feedback from these sessions will help assess community interest in yoga, meditation and Pilates programs at Thornhill Park for Term 2 2025.

 

Come & Try | Yoga for Everyone

  • DATE: Tuesday 18 March
  • TIME: 11am – 12pm
  • COST: $5 per person
  • BOOK

Come & Try | Mat Pilates for Everyone

  • DATE: Tuesday 25 March
  • TIME: 10am – 11am
  • COST: $5 per person
  • BOOK

Come & Try | Breathwork & Meditation

  • DATE: Tuesday 1 April
  • TIME: 10am – 11am
  • COST: $5 per person
  • BOOK

Melton Learning Directory website has re-launched!

Posted on by Alison La Rose

Council is pleased to let you know that the Melton Learning Directory website has re-launched today! We are elated to bring you this new and improved platform making it even easier to find and book into local learning programs, social activities, special events and so much more.

Features of the new website aim to enhance your user experience and include things like

  • Easy browsing of available programs with intuitive filtering by things like age, price, location and more
  • Streamlined ticket purchasing
  • Addition of accessibility icons for locations and programs making it easy to plan your visit, plus so much more

 

NEW BRAND DESIGN AND WEBSITE URL

You’ll also notice a new look and feel to the Melton Learning Directory brand across our website, social media, eDM and printed collateral in community centres, bringing this important sub-brand of Council into the modern age. We’ve also made the switch to a new URL: meltonlearning.vic.gov.au, further strengthening our connection as a local government initiative. Redirections are in place if you happen to click on an old website link so never fear, you’ll always make it back to the new website destination.

 

EXISTING WEBSITE ACCOUNTS

If you have an active account on our old website, these details will have been carried over to the new website including your login details, however, if you previously had other participants added to your account (e.g. children and other family members), these will need to be added in again. Don’t forget that you need to be logged in and your account details need to be up to date and all fields filled out before you can make a purchase. If you need any assistance with the website or with making a booking, please contact us.

 

TERM 1 2025 BOOKINGS NOW OPEN!

If you’ve been waiting to make a booking into your favourite program for term 1 2025, bookings are now open!

You’ll find all of the familiar classics like yoga, gardening, sewing, art classes, exercise programs, cultural and family social groups and more. We’re also pleased to offer new and exciting opportunities to learn including immersive art programs, women’s social groups, engaging information sessions, free hearing checks plus lots more.

Visit the ‘What’s On’ webpage now to find your next learning opportunity and to secure your space.

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