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Craft & Connect: Wellbeing Day

Take some time for yourself and enjoy a day of creativity, connection, and wellbeing!

Join us for a relaxed and welcoming space where you can explore a range of mindfulness activities and creative craft stations designed to help you unwind, express yourself, and recharge. Whether you’re looking to try something new, connect with others, or simply enjoy a mindful break during the holidays, there’s something for everyone.

No experience is needed. Simply come along, get creative, and enjoy a day focused on wellbeing and self-expression.

What you’ll do:

• Take part in mindfulness and wellbeing activities
• Explore a variety of hands-on craft stations including key ring making and bedazzling
• Create your own unique projects to take home
• Connect with other young people in a positive and supportive environment

What to bring:

• Any craft project you would like to work on
• Your creativity and positive vibes!

What’s provided:

• All craft materials and supplies
• Mindfulness and wellbeing activities
• Guidance and support from facilitators
• A safe and welcoming space to relax and create

Suitable for young people of all skill levels. Spaces are limited, so register early to secure your spot!

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.

Join us for Library Lantern Crafting! 🏮

Get creative and make your very own lantern at Djerring Flemington Hub, in partnership with the library team!

Join us for a fun, hands-on lantern crafting session. We’ll provide all materials, so just bring your creativity and have fun!

Ages: 5–12 years
Location: Djerring Flemington Hub
Booking: Children must be registered. Parents/carers do not need to book

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.

Join our DreamLeaders for a fun and interactive Virtual Reality (VR) experience for children aged 5–12 years.

Children will learn about VR safety, basic engineering concepts and how VR is used in different industries. They will then have the chance to explore an interactive virtual world using their own VR headset.

• Junior students: Explore a virtual colouring world while practising language skills, colours and describing locations.
• Senior students: Discover how VR is used to solve problems and support people across different industries.

The session will also focus on safety, confidence and responsible use of VR.

Ages: 5–12 years
Booking: Children must be registered. Parents/carers do not need to book