Youth

Our Past, Our Future: Stories of the Valley is a heartfelt intergenerational art project designed by the young people in Valley Youth’s Avenue Productions program.

18 local artists aged 12–25 have created heartfelt artworks honouring older people who have shaped their lives and our Moonee Valley community. We invite you to celebrate these works and the stories behind them at this special exhibition launch.

What to expect

• An exhibition featuring works from 18 local young artists, plus a special collaborative piece made by young people to honour our community
• Light refreshments to accompany your viewing experience
• Musical performances from local artists
• A panel discussion about the importance of intergenerational connection and storytelling

Join us at a time that suits you between 12:00 pm and 3:00 pm. You’re welcome to stay for as much or as little of the afternoon as you’d like, and families are encouraged to attend. Be sure to check the event schedule below to plan your visit around the key activities and highlights.

Event schedule

12pm – Formalities

12:20pm – Performance from local young people

1:30pm – Panel Discussion

2:45pm – Winners of Artist prizes announced

3pm – Event close

Spaces are limited, please register to secure a spot

Can’t make it to the launch? No worries! Follow us on Instagram to find out where to see the exhibition next!

Accessibility

We aim for our events to be as accessible as possible. This venue is wheelchair accessible and features an elevator. There are accessible bathrooms on site. If you would like to discuss accessibility needs and how we can support you please get in touch with us at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1225.

Have questions or want more info?

📧youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au

📞 9243 1225

💻mvcc.vic.gov.au/youth

Code of Conduct – Attendee Expectations

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

Valley Youth expects high standards of behaviour from all attendees, staff and volunteers to create a safe and inclusive environment, free from discrimination, sexism, bullying, harassment, verbal or physical abuse, or any other antisocial behaviours.

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

As an attendee at 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.

Attendees 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.

If you have any questions or would like to speak with a Valley Youth staff member, please call (03) 9243 1225 or email youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au

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, present and emerging.