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Here's what's on this week in Moonee Valley
Moonee Valley is proud to host a vibrant arts, culture, activities, and events program throughout the year. With a booming selection of activities happening around Moonee Valley, there's something for everyone to get up to this week to beat the boredom blues. We have many free and low cost activities occurring every week, suitable for people of all ages. So browse the list of things happening this week and treat yourself to some local entertainment.
March
Dance For Seniors04mar10:00am11:30pm10:00am - 11:30pm Clocktower Centre
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Clocktower Centre
750 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
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Step into the grace and beauty of ballet in this inspiring dance program designed for ages 60+. Guided by a member of The Australian Ballet’s Education and Outreach team, participants
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Step into the grace and beauty of ballet in this inspiring dance program designed for ages 60+. Guided by a member of The Australian Ballet’s Education and Outreach team, participants will explore the elegance of ballet through gentle, expressive movements, inspired by the repertoire and music of The Australian Ballet’s productions.
Returning after a hugely successful debut at the Clocktower in 2025, this mid-week movement class is fully inclusive, with options to sit, stand, or dance with support, making it accessible for everyone, regardless of experience or ability.
Sign up for the 10-class package and save. Included in the package is access to a performance opportunity with the students from our School Holiday Program on the Clocktower Centre stage, plus an end of program morning tea after the final session on 2 December!
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Clocktower Centre
750 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
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Join us for our 15th Annual Mayoral Breakfast as we celebrate International Women’s Day. International Women’s Day is a global occasion that recognises the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, while
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Join us for our 15th Annual Mayoral Breakfast as we celebrate International Women’s Day.
International Women’s Day is a global occasion that recognises the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women, while also calling for continued action to achieve intersectional gender equity.
Our annual International Women’s Day Breakfast will be held at the Clocktower Centre on Friday, 6 March. Enjoy a delicious breakfast, take part in a silent fundraising auction, and hear from a panel of inspiring local leaders who are making a difference in the Moonee Valley community.
This year’s event supports the 2026 campaign, Balance the Scales, highlighting the urgent need for fair, inclusive, and accessible justice for all.
Our panelists for this year are:
- Kelly Faldon
- Fiona Rothville
- delsi Moleta
To learn more about the event and book, please visit the Clocktower Centre website.
Open Air Disco07mar2:00pm7:00pm2:00pm - 7:00pm Queens Park, Moonee PondsRun ByCommunity-run event
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Queens Park, Moonee Ponds
Mt Alexander Rd &, Kellaway Ave, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
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Open Air Disco is a free, joyful outdoor dance gathering at
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Open Air Disco is a free, joyful outdoor dance gathering at Queens Park, Soundshell, designed for music lovers who want to move, connect, and enjoy great tunes in a relaxed, welcoming space.
Expect an uplifting soundtrack of disco, R&B, soul, funky classics and feel-good grooves — the kind of music that keeps you dancing without pressure or pretence. This isn’t a hard nightclub vibe; it’s a friendly, community-focused atmosphere where everyone is welcome.
Bring a picnic rug, bring friends (or come solo and meet new ones), enjoy the park setting, and let the music carry you from chilled afternoon energy into a vibrant open-air dancefloor.
Whether you stay for an hour or the whole session, Open Air Disco is about simple things done well: good music, open skies, and shared moments on the dancefloor.
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9 Kellaway Ave
9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
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Learn how dignity of risk aligns with duty of care to support older people receiving in-home services Facilitated by Kate Pascale and
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Facilitated by Kate Pascale and hosted by Moonee Valley Connect.
For: Leaders (Managers and coordinators) and Care Partners working in community aged care services.
- Delivery: In-person
- Date: Tuesday, 10 March 2026
- Time: 9.30am to 12.30pm
- Venue: Council Chambers, 9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
- Catering: Morning tea provided
About: This interactive workshop will support staff to understand dignity of risk and how this aligns with our duty of care to older people within a wellness and reablement approach.
The training will focus on supporting smaller CHSP providers in line with the requirements outlined within the Aged Care Act 2024, the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards and Dignity of Risk resources published by the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission.
This will include discussion of:
- what is Dignity of Risk?
- how / when should dignity of risk be applied and how does it support good practice?
- alignment between Dignity of Risk and Duty of Care
- how to document dignity of risk appropriately
- organisational supports required for effective Dignity of Risk (in line with the Strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, Aged Care Act 2024 and the ACQSC’s Dignity of Risk resources)
- tools and resources available to support implementation.
Staff will have an opportunity to review examples of their own work, seek feedback and discuss their experiences with colleagues.
What to bring: Participants are encouraged to bring examples for discussion and copies of their own dignity of risk tools, policies and resources for review. These will not be shared with other participants.
Moonee Valley Connect is proudly supported by Moonee Valley City Council SSD funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Registrations essential. BOOK NOW!
Please let us know your dietary, access and cultural requirements so we can support you on the day.
For more information, please contact AgedCareNavigation@mvcc.vic.gov.au or 0487 927 690
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Djerring Flemington Hub (Flemington Community Centre)
25 Mount Alexander Road, Flemington, VIC 3031
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Feeling the sting with your energy bill? We’re offering a service to help residents get a handle on their electricity and gas bills.
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Hear from energy experts from Uniting Vic Tas at Djerring Flemington Hub, who will be providing free advice for getting on top of energy bills.
Attend a drop-in session for help with:
- understanding your energy bill.
- checking your eligibility for financial relief – and helping you access that relief.
- understanding how best to use your appliances at home.
- accessing rebates/grants to upgrade your old inefficient appliances to new efficient electric appliance.
- budgeting and payment plans for utility bills.
Translators can be available upon request. Bookings not required but please feel free to do so for event updates and reminders. Can’t make it on the day? You can ring the energy team at Uniting.Vic.Tas Monday to Friday, between 9am and 5pm for help with your bills. Phone 1800 313 126.
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Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
69-79 Military Rd, Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
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Caring for an older loved one? Join us for a friendly and informative session designed for informal carers. Connect with representatives from Carers Victoria, Services Australia, and Council’s aged care team
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Caring for an older loved one? Join us for a friendly and informative session designed for informal carers.
Connect with representatives from Carers Victoria, Services Australia, and Council’s aged care team to discover practical support and resources for you and your family.
Enjoy a light lunch and discover a range of services available to support you in your caring role.
Moonee Valley Festival 202615mar10:00am5:00pm10:00am - 5:00pm Queens Park
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Queens Park
Mt Alexander Rd, Moonee Ponds, VIC
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Come along to Queens Park to celebrate Moonee Valley’s biggest annual festival! Moonee Valley Festival returns to Queens Park in 2026 with
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Moonee Valley Festival returns to Queens Park in 2026 with fun and entertainment for everyone to enjoy.
Save the date for Sunday, 15 March and stay tuned for more details coming very soon. We’ve got something planned for the whole family to enjoy, with music, activities, kids entertainment, market stalls and delicious food. Don’t forget to RSVP to set yourself a reminder and stay up-to-date with all the latest info (including weather events). See you there!
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Tilba Street
Tilba Street, Aberfeldie, VIC 3040
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A community workshop focused on the powerful role sport can play in advancing gender equity. Be a champion for change Are you passionate
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Be a champion for change
Are you passionate about creating safe, welcoming and inclusive spaces for women, girls and gender‑diverse people in sport?
If you’re 18 years or older and involved in community sport as a parent or carer, coach, player, volunteer, committee member or administrator – this FREE workshop is for you.
Moonee Valley City Council, in partnership with cohealth, invites you to take part in a community workshop focused on the powerful role sport can play in advancing gender equity. Together, we’ll explore how local leaders can influence positive, lasting change within their clubs.
What you’ll gain
Participants will:
- explore inclusive leadership approaches and learn how to engage and influence others, including strategies for responding to resistance
- collaborate with others to develop practical ideas for creating respectful and equitable sport clubs
- a free resource pack to help turn ideas into action.
Support information
Discussions about gender equity may touch on topics of family violence. If this affects you or someone you know, help and support are available and you are not alone.
If you are in immediate danger, always call triple-zero 000.
You can reach out to these key organisations for support:
The Orange Door is the free central service for adults, children and young people in Victoria who are experiencing or have experienced family violence, and families who need extra support with the care of children. Visit The Orange Door to find which of their locations across Victoria is closest to you or call 1800 271 045 to reach the Western Melbourne office (open 9am – 5pm Monday to Friday, excluding public holidays).
Safe Steps can be reached at any time of day or night for crisis support. They help people in Victoria who are experiencing or are at risk of experiencing family violence. Call 1800 015 188 to or you could try their live web chat service available 9am till midnight, Monday to Friday.
1800 Respect is a national 24/7 hotline operated by trained counsellors for any Australian who has experienced, or is at risk of, family and domestic violence and/or sexual assault. Call 1800 737 732.
For a full list of support services in Melbourne’s West, download the GenWest Family Violence Services Help Sheet and check out Council’s Family Violence Support and Resources webpage.
Frankly Sinatra | Morning Music17mar11:00am12:15pm11:00am - 12:15pm Clocktower Centre
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Clocktower Centre
750 Mount Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds
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This exciting new production celebrates the life and legacy of one of the greatest crooners of all time — Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. Featuring timeless classics like Fly Me
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This exciting new production celebrates the life and legacy of one of the greatest crooners of all time — Ol’ Blue Eyes himself, Frank Sinatra. Featuring timeless classics like Fly Me to the Moon, My Way, Mack the Knife, All the Way, Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered, High Hopes, True Love, Night and Day, and of course, New York, New York — this 20-song musical extravaganza promises an unforgettable journey through Sinatra’s iconic repertoire.
Ian will be joined on stage by the dazzling Michelle Fitzmaurice, who pays heartfelt tribute to Sinatra’s longtime friend and colleague Liza Minnelli with a stirring rendition of Maybe This Time from Cabaret.
A must-see celebration of music, nostalgia, and star power!
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The Clocktower Centre
750 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
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Take a deeper dive into Generative AI for aged care operations and business applications For: Leaders (Managers and coordinators) working in community
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For: Leaders (Managers and coordinators) working in community aged care services.
Facilitated by George Gouzounis from MCSSA and hosted by Moonee Valley Connect.
- Delivery: In-person
- Date: Wednesday, 18 March 2026
- Time: 8.30am to 3pm
- Venue: Balcony Tower Room, Clocktower Centre, 750 Mt Alexander Road, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
- Catering: Morning tea and lunch provided
About: About: This full-day workshop uses Generative AI (CoPilot, ChatGPT, Claude, NotebookLM, Gamma and more) to provide a deeper dive into Generative AI for operations and business applications:
- Brief overview of AI applications in your industry
- In-depth exploration of GenAI concepts and current capabilities in business
- Customising tools for business operations (using ChatGPT Projects or similar)
- Hands-on experience with various GenAI tools for: Content creation and marketing, data analysis and report generation, customer service and communication, process optimisation and innovation
- Best practices for responsible GenAI use in business
- Addressing common concerns (privacy, accuracy, ethical use) across industries
- Interactive exercises and case studies from various sectors
- Brainstorming session on potential GenAI applications in participants’ industries
What to bring: Please bring your digital devices including laptops, smartphones or tablets that you use for work (don’t forget your chargers!).
Facilitator: George Gouzounis, Aged Care Sector Supoort Coordinator, Multicultural Communities Council of South Australia
George Gouzounis chairs the national AI Adoption in Aged Care Workgroup and has authored the Guidelines for the Responsible Use of GenAI in Aged Care, and co-authored the Integrating AI into Support at Home toolkit.
As Aged Care Sector Support Coordinator at MCCSA, George delivers AI adoption, workforce development, and cultural competence training to aged care providers across Australia. He has trained professionals nationally on the practical use of AI and spoken at conferences and panels across the sector.
George serves on a number of committees on innovation and aged care and publishes the popular Age Friendly Futures newsletter for the sector.
Moonee Valley Connect is proudly supported by Moonee Valley City Council SSD funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Registrations essential. BOOK NOW!
Please let us know your dietary, access and cultural requirements so we can support you on the day.
For more information, please contact AgedCareNavigation@mvcc.vic.gov.au or 0487 927 690
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9 Kellaway Ave
9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds, VIC 3039
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Help older people share their healthcare wishes and document them through advance care planning Facilitated by Kylie Ash from Advance Care Planning
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Facilitated by Kylie Ash from Advance Care Planning Australia and hosted by Moonee Valley Connect.
Every older person has a story, and that story should guide their healthcare.
For: Aged and community care workers, care partners, care coordinators, nurses, allied health staff, managers and professionals supporting older people in residential or community care settings.
Organisations delivering CHSP, Support at Home, or residential aged care services are strongly encouraged to attend.
- Delivery: In-person
- Date: Thursday, 19 March 2026
- Time: 1.30am to 4.30pm
- Venue: Council Chambers, Moonee Valley City Council Civic Centre, 9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039
- Catering: Afternoon tea provided
About: This interactive training workshop equips aged care and health professionals with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to initiate meaningful advance care planning (ACP) conversations.
Participants will explore current ACP practice, learn how to support individuals to express their values and preferences, and understand best‑practice approaches when healthcare decisions need to be made.
Participants will:
- Develop a clear understanding of contemporary advance care planning.
- Build confidence to initiate and support advance care planning conversations.
- Learn how to assist individuals to document their wishes and preferences.
- Strengthen their ability to apply best‑practice approaches when healthcare decisions are required.
- Access reputable ACP resources to support ongoing professional development.
Presenter: Kylie Ash, Education Coordinator, Advance Care Planning Australia
Kylie is a registered nurse with a Master of Nursing. Her clinical grounding in cancer and haematological settings forged her passion for holistic, person-led care. She has an extensive history managing and contributing to cancer and palliative care workforce development projects nationally. In her current role, she is driven to deliver engaging and innovative learning to care providers and the community to support advance care planning in Australia.
Moonee Valley Connect is proudly supported by Moonee Valley City Council SSD funding from the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.
Registrations essential. BOOK NOW!
Please let us know your dietary, access and cultural requirements so we can support you on the day.
For more information, please contact AgedCareNavigation@mvcc.vic.gov.au or 0487 927 690
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Avondale Heights Library and Learning Centre
69-79 Military Rd, Avondale Heights, VIC 3034
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Got questions about My Aged Care? Come along to this free info session with Council’s Aged Care Navigation Officer and get the answers you need. Learn about services, support options,
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Got questions about My Aged Care? Come along to this free info session with Council’s Aged Care Navigation Officer and get the answers you need. Learn about services, support options, and how to access them.
Light refreshments will be provided.
Book your spot via the Libraries website.
Call (03) 9243 1940 to book if you cannot do so online.