Here's what's on this week in Moonee Valley

What to expect:

Delivered by Hero HQ, this hands-on, interactive workshop is designed to be fun, practical, and packed with skills you can use anywhere. You will:

• Learn real-world first aid and emergency response skills
• Discover how to recognise and respond to common injuries, illnesses, and emergencies
• Build confidence to stay calm and take action when it matters most
• Gain valuable life skills that look great on resumes, job applications, and future opportunities
• Learn how you can make a real difference and help keep others safe.

Best of all, you’ll receive an accredited HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certification on successful completion of the course, giving you a nationally recognised qualification that employers value!

Registration:

• Once you register for this course through Eventbrite, you will receive an email from Hero HQ to register for the course directly through their website. Please ensure this registration is completed before you attend on the day.
• You will be asked to provide your Unique Student Identifier (USI) when registering with Hero HQ. Find out more here: https://www.usi.gov.au/

What to bring:

• Comfortable clothes and closed-in shoes you can move around in
• A water bottle
• A positive attitude and your awesome self!

What’s included:

• All first aid training equipment provided by Hero HQ
• Friendly trainers and a supportive, welcoming environment
• FREE food, snacks, and drinks throughout the day
• An accredited HLTAID011 Provide First Aid certificate to help boost your skills and future opportunities

Whether you’re looking to gain practical skills, boost your confidence, or add a nationally recognised qualification to your resume, this workshop is a great opportunity to learn something life-changing while having fun!

Please note

To create a safe space for young people, this Valley Youth activity is for 14-25 year olds only. Parents & carers are asked not to attend. Support workers are encouraged to attend if participants have support needs. Please let us know upon registration.

All Valley Youth activities are all facilitated by trained Youth Workers. If you wish to meet our friendly staff before the event, you are welcome to arrive up to 15 minutes early.

Accessibility

If you are experiencing financial hardship and are keen to attend this activity, please reach out to Valley Youth by emailing youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au or calling (03) 9243 1225.

We aim for our events to be as accessible as possible. Valley Youth Space is wheelchair accessible and there are accessible and all gender bathrooms on site. If you would like to discuss accessibility needs and how we can support you please get in touch with us by calling (03) 9243 1225 or emailing us at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au.

Code of Conduct – Participant Expectations

All programs are fully supervised by Valley Youth staff, however staff are unable to prevent young people from leaving the activity and are not responsible for them once they leave the activity space.

All Valley Youth activities are strictly drug, alcohol, smoke and vape-free. These items are not permitted at any activity. Participants must not attend activities in an intoxicated state or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If a young person arrives intoxicated or with prohibited items, they will be asked to leave the activity immediately. We will follow up with a conversation involving the young person and their parent/guardian to discuss their suitability for future participation.

As a participant in a Valley Youth activity, you are responsible for ensuring your behaviour does not make others feel unsafe or compromise the safety of the group. While Valley Youth will always do its best to manage challenging situations, serious misbehaviour may result in removal from the activity. In such cases, your parent/guardian will be notified, and arrangements will be made for you to be transported home at their expense.

Participants are expected to treat equipment respectfully and keep activity spaces clean and tidy.

Parent/Guardian Expectations (for those under 18)

By allowing your child to attend a Valley Youth activity, you authorise staff to obtain necessary medical assistance in the event of illness or accident, as advised by medical professionals, and agree to cover any associated medical costs.

If your child is found to have prohibited items, requires medical attention, or is removed from the activity due to behavioural concerns or breaches of the Code of Conduct, you are expected to collect them promptly or cover the cost of their transport home.

You agree to cover the cost of any damage or loss caused by your child to equipment, property, or individuals during the activity.

During activities, photos and videos may be taken for use in promotional materials by Valley Youth and Moonee Valley City Council.

Privacy Statement

The personal information provided on this form has been collected by Moonee Valley City Council for the purpose of gaining informed consent to take and use any photograph, footage or audio of you at the event specified in the form.

The personal information will be used by Council for that primary purpose or directly related purposes. The personal information collected will not be disclosed unless required by law. If the information is not collected you will not be included in any photograph, footage or audio.

You may apply to Council for access to and/or amendment of the information on this form and such requests should be made to Customer Service on 9243 8888.

Valley Youth acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as Traditional Custodians of the land this workshop will take place on and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Elders past and present.

Further Questions?

Our team are here to help and would love to chat! Please get in touch with us by calling (03) 9243 1225 or emailing us at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au.

Cloth nappy workshop – hybrid

Join us for an informative cloth nappy workshop where you can learn all about the benefits of using cloth nappies for your little one. Our expert will guide you through the process of choosing, using, and caring for cloth nappies. You’ll also have the chance to ask any questions you may have and connect with other parents who are on the same journey. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to make a positive impact on the environment and your baby’s comfort!

The workshop covers the benefits of cloth nappies (environmental, financial), the different styles, how to wash them, and simple tips and tricks to make cloth super easy. With over 60 nappies and accessories, you can check out not only cloth nappies, but also other reusables such as pull-ups, swim nappies and cloth wipes.

4 workshops are available between July 2026 to June 2027. Please check our homepage for more date and location for this workshop.

About the presenter

Elana is the owner of Cloth Nappy Workshops Melbourne and its active Facebook group with over 1,500 members.

Elana lives a minimalist and low waste lifestyle, with two young children who spent a combined 5 years in cloth nappies. She has a degree in Social Science (Environment) and is passionate about reducing the environmental impact of households, but also understands the pressures of modern life and balancing work and children. Elana has spent the last 9 years running workshops, having presented at a number of Council events and festivals.

This workshop is free, but booking is essential.

Hybrid session:

This workshop can be joined either online or in person. We will provide a dedicated location for the session, but if you are unable to attend in person you can still join the workshop online via the Zoom link.

Elana will be presenting remotely online, accompanied by presentation slides, and will showcase different types of nappies and how to use them. This will still be a live session so you can ask any questions you have about the nappies.

Feedback

Feedback is always welcome.

Please let us know your thoughts on the workshop use this survey link

A child-led music and movement activity for children under 5 years of age! Fun, interactive and educational, this session will offer an educational experience that includes singing, puppetry, dancing, action songs, rhymes, stories, felt board characters and musical instruments.

Kids are encouraged to play a big role in choosing what they would like to do for each session, with all props and instruments provided!

Please note this is a parent-supervised activity.

In celebration of the Victorian Seniors Festival, we’re holding an expo to support you with resources and networks to age well.

Head to Kellaway Neighbourhood Centre and chat with stallholders about services, groups and programs you can connect with in Moonee Valley.

Who will be there

• Moonee Valley City Council officers
• Moonee Valley Life Activities Club
• Carer Gateway
• U3A
• Neighbourhood Watch Niddrie
• Cake Decorator’s Association
• Hearing Australia
• Housing for the Aged Action Group
• Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing
• Good Shepherd
• Ambulance Victoria
• Services Australia
• Moonee Valley Libraries
• and more!

Registrations are not required, but RSVPs are encouraged if you would like event reminders and updates.

A child-led music and movement activity for children under 5 years of age! Fun, interactive and educational, this session will offer an educational experience that includes singing, puppetry, dancing, action songs, rhymes, stories, felt board characters and musical instruments.

Kids are encouraged to play a big role in choosing what they would like to do for each session, with all props and instruments provided!

Please note this is a parent-supervised activity.

Designed for older adults of all abilities, these 45-minute sessions focus on improving strength, balance, coordination and flexibility through a variety of exercises using bands, light weights and bodyweight movements.

Whether you’re a regular exerciser or just getting started, you’ll be encouraged to move at a pace that’s comfortable for you while having fun and connecting with others.

Come along and celebrate Children’s Week with a fun-filled Playgroup Stay & Play session for children under 5 years of age! Families are invited to enjoy a morning of play, creativity and connection in a welcoming and inclusive environment.

Children can explore a range of engaging experiences including outdoor play, art and craft activities, imaginative play opportunities, and plenty of time to make new friends.

You’ll also have the chance to discover and enjoy our newly redeveloped playgroup playground, designed to inspire curiosity, creativity and active play.

Whether you’re a current playgroup family or looking to connect with your local community, we’d love to see you there for a morning of fun, learning and adventure.