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

If you’re looking for a way to improve your muscle strength, flexibility and balance, look no further than our free Tai Chi sessions held at the beautiful Djerring Flemington Hub.

Be led by our experienced instructor, Alfred, who will teach you the basics of Tai Chi in these beginner-friendly classes. This gentle exercise program is suitable for people of all ages and abilities – everyone is welcome to join in!

It’s a great way to stay fit while practising mindfulness.

Bookings are essential. Please RSVP via Eventbrite to secure your spot.

Class opens 15 minutes beforehand. Arrive before 1pm to settle in.

Facilitated by Anita Courtney from Russell Kennedy Laywers and hosted by Moonee Valley Connect.

For: Coordinators and managers in community aged care services

This essential 2 hour workshop will help you:

• By providing an overview of the new legislative landscape

• Develop a compliant complaints and feedback system

• Gain an understanding of whistleblower systems: what are the rules?

• Identify and manage incidents under the IMS and SIRS framework

• Distinguish when an issue is a complaint, feedback item, whistleblower disclosure or SIRS matter

• Fulfil workforce obligations.

Details

• Delivery: In-person

• Date: Tuesday, 7 April 2026

• Time: 10.30am to 12.30pm

• Venue: Council Chambers, Moonee Valley City Council Civic Centre, 9 Kellaway Avenue, Moonee Ponds VIC 3039

• Catering: Morning tea provided

Presenter

Anita Courtney, Principal, Russell Kennedy Lawyers

Anita is a leading lawyer in aged care who focuses on delivering quality and practical advice to her clients. She assists aged care providers in both home care and residential care to comply with their responsibilities under the Aged Care Act 1997 and its Principles including the Aged Care Quality Standards as well as other relevant laws.

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.

Accessibility: Council Chambers is upstairs at Moonee Valley City Council Civic Centre. There are stairs and an elevator. Enter the Civic Centre via the main entrance on 9 Kellaway Avenue. In the foyer you will see an A frame sign that says ‘Moonee Valley Connect, Feedback systems, incident management and whistleblowers workshop for aged care with Anita Courtney, Council Chambers, level 2’. There will also be a staff member in the entrance to greet you. Level 2 can be accessed through the glass doors and up the stairs or lift.

Parking: Unfortunately, we don’t have any allocated parking for visitors. There are parking spots around Queens Park and in side streets near the Civic Centre. Otherwise, parking is available in the underground Aldi carpark or try 3 hour spots in the middle of Mt Alexander Road. Accessible parking is available on Kellaway Avenue and Pascoe Vale Road outside the Civic Centre and in front of the Sam Merrifield Library.

For more information, please contact AgedCareNavigation@mvcc.vic.gov.au or 0487 927 690

Delivered by artist Liah Liao, in this 2 hour beginner workshop you will:

• Learn the foundations of anime art
• Build your confidence as you sketch faces, expressions and poses
• Express your imagination through your art

No experience or materials needed – just bring yourself!

The Details

📅 Date: Tuesday 7th April 2026
🕙 Time: 11am – 1pm
📍 Location: Valley Youth Space (3 Matthews Avenue, Niddrie Vic 3042)

💲Cost: $5 per person

🎨 This activity is for young people aged 12–18 who live, work, study or hang out in Moonee Valley.

Registrations essential. Limited spots available so book in quick!

Please note

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.

To create a safe space for young people, this Valley Youth activity is for 12 – 18 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 events 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

We aim for our events to be as accessible as possible. The 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.

Refunds

Note, tickets will only be refunded if notice is given up to 48 hours before the event.

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.

Check Out Liah’s work!

Website: liahliao.com
Instagram: @animangastudiowithliah
Tiktok: @animangastudio

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.

Watch children’s creations come alive like magic under blacklight with our specially formulated glow paint. Every brushstroke illuminates their imagination, transforming ordinary artwork into a dazzling it’s a jaw-dropping, glow-filled extravaganza that will have you painting, experimenting, and lighting up the night like never before.

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.

This is a fun, energetic, and engaging session that encourages physical activity, confidence, and a love for movement. Perfect for kids who want to try something new and exciting

• Develop core strength as the movements give their abdominal muscles a great workout
• Boost fitness and flexibility through dynamic, playful exercises
• Explore creative movement using our professional Funfit circus hoops

Looking to find the coolest thrifts? Sign up for our Op Shop Hop! This activity is for young people aged 12 – 18.

Facilitated by Valley Youth, you will:

• Visit a range of Op Shops in Niddrie & Airport West
• Learn how to scout the coolest thrifts
• Receive $30 to spend on whatever you find!
• Learn how to upcycle your new thrifted items

The Details

📆 Date: Wednesday 8th April

🕑 Time: 11am – 3pm.

💲 Cost: $5 per person

📍Location: Meet at Valley Youth Space (3 Matthews Avenue, Niddrie Vic 3042)

🍕 Lunch and snacks provided!

🚊Travel to the Op Shops will be via walking and catching the tram with 3 Valley Youth staff members. Please make sure you bring a Myki card to this activity. If you need support with this, let us know upon registration.

👕This activity is for young people aged 12- 18 who live, study, work or hang out in Moonee Valley.

Registrations essential. Only 10 spots available so book in quick!

Please note

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.

To create a safe space for young people, this Valley Youth activity is for 12-18 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

We aim for our events to be as accessible as possible. The 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.

Refunds

Note, tickets will only be refunded if notice is given up to 48 hours before the event.

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.