Youth events and activities

Here ye, hear ye! A new door opens to a land of fantastical beasts, majestical music and perilous quests – Medieval Fantasy Fest has arrived to Moonee Valley!

The Avenue Productions committee invites you to step back in time to an era of music, magic and majesty as you explore what the festival has to offer, such as:

• roving performers
• art market
• themed workshops
• Dungeons & Dragons Campaigns
• quests
• food
• and more!

Wear your most fantastical frocks and immerse yourself in the magic of Medieval Fantasy Fest ’25!

You don’t need to register to come along, but are welcome to if you’d like to be kept up to date about the event. This event is free and for all ages!

Getting there

• Take Tram 57 and alight near Racecourse Road in Flemington—then walk short distance to Canterbury Street.
• Ride to Flemington Bridge Station (Upfield line), then walk to 49 Canterbury Street—about 10-15 minutes.
• Bus routes 402, 472, 504, 404, and 959 pass close. Check timetables and route maps via PTV.
• The is parking along Canterbury Street and nearby streets. Please be aware of parking restrictions in the area.

Accessibility

We aim for our events to be as accessible as possible. The event is wheelchair accessible. There are accessible toilets on site. If you would like to discuss accessibility needs please get in touch with us at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1225.

An access key, sensory guide, social story and site map will be available shortly.

Inclusivity

We welcome and encourage young people of all backgrounds to participate in this event, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, people from culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) backgrounds, people identifying LGBTIQA+ and people with disability.

About Avenue Productions

This event was planned by young people in Moonee Valley City Council’s Avenue Productions group and funded through the Amplify program and Engage funding which are Victorian Government initiatives. This event is fully supervised, drug, alcohol, vaping and smoking free.

Need more info? See our Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) for more information! Or contact us and we’d be happy to help.

• 03 9243 1225
• youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au

We acknowledge the Wurundjeri Woi-wurrung people as traditional custodians of the land this event will take place on and we pay respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Elders, past, present and emerging.

Looking to work in the hospitality industry? Sign up to our Intro to Coffee course!

Delivered by Jesuit Social Services, this course will cover:

• Basic skills in using a commercial espresso machine
• Greater understanding of what makes a good barista
• Improved skills and confidence to look for work
• Pathway to further training

Upon completion, all participants will receive a certificate of completion which can be used to support employment pathways into cafe, restaurant and other hospitality work.

📆 Date: Tuesday 23 September, 2025

🕑 Time: Please arrive at 9:15am. The course will go from 9.30am – 4pm with breaks throughout.

💲 $35

📍Location: Valley Youth Space (3 Matthews Avenue, Niddrie)

🍕 Lunch provided.

😀 This activity is for young people aged 15-25 who live, study, work or hang out in Moonee Valley.

Registrations essential. Only 8 spots available so book in quick!

All materials will be provided along with some light snacks.

If you are experiencing financial hardship and want to attend this activity, please reach out to Valley Youth at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au.

Please note: To create a safe space that belongs to young people, this Valley Youth activity is for 15-25 year olds only. Parents & carers are asked not to attend. Support workers are encouraged to attend if the young person has support needs – please let us know these 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 fifteen minutes early. Alternatively you can reach out to our team by calling (03) 9243 1225 or emailing us at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au.

Accesibility

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 at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1225.

Refunds

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

Have questions or want more info?

📧youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au

📞 9243 1225

💻mvcc.vic.gov.au/youth

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 sapce.

Valley Youth expects high standards of behaviour from all participants, 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. 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.

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.

🎤 Valley Youth Studios 2025: Artist Showcase 🎶

Free event | All ages welcome

Discover the next wave of emerging talent!

Join us for a powerful evening of live performance as the Valley Youth Studios 2025 artists take the stage for their final showcase. Featuring performances from:

• Elijah Cristiano
• Kaytlyn Johnson
• Ken Shing
• Kitty Beach
• Sod’a
• Takee Alif

Over the past three months, these young performers have honed their craft through artist development workshops focused on branding, stagecraft, business skills, and industry networking. Now it’s time to share what they’ve created and you’re invited!

Whether you’re a music lover, fellow creative, or community supporter, this is a chance to experience the raw energy and talent of Moonee Valley’s young artists in action.

DETAILS

📅 Date: Saturday 4th October, 2025

🕕 Time: 6pm – 8pm

📍 Location: Valley Youth Space, 3 Matthews Avenue, Niddrie

🎫 Free entry – bookings essential

🍕 Light refreshments provided

This is a drug, smoke, and alcohol-free event supported by Ampify, a Victoria Government initative.

Have questions or want more info?

📧youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au

📞 9243 1225

💻mvcc.vic.gov.au/youth

Code of Conduct – Attendee Expectations

All events are fully supervised by Valley Youth staff, however staff are unable to prevent people from leaving the event 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 events are strictly drug, alcohol, smoke and vape-free. These items are not permitted at any event. Attendees must not attend events in an intoxicated state or under the influence of drugs or alcohol. If a person arrives intoxicated or with prohibited items, they will be asked to leave the event immediately. We will follow up with a conversation involving the person and their parent/guardian (if under 18) to discuss their suitability for future participation.

As an attendee at a Valley Youth event, you are responsible for ensuring your behaviour does not make others feel unsafe or compromise the safety of those around you. While Valley Youth will always do its best to manage challenging situations, serious misbehaviour may result in removal from the event. In such cases, your parent/guardian (if under 18) 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 event spaces clean and tidy.

Parent/Guardian Expectations (for those under 18)

By allowing your child to attend a Valley Youth event, 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 event 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 event.

During events, 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.

Boro for Beginners – Japanese Mending Workshop – For young people aged 12-25

Join us for a hands-on introduction to Boro, the traditional Japanese art of visible mending. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you’ll will learn several Japanese mending techniques, including the beautiful sashiko stitch.

Leanne from Kimono House will guide you through the techniques, bringing along a collection of authentic Japanese mending samples to inspire you. Together, we’ll explore the history of Boro and how this centuries-old practice embodies Japan’s sustainable approach to repair and reuse.

What you’ll gain:

• Hands-on experience with sashiko and other mending techniques
• Your own sample piece to take home
• Insight into the cultural history of Boro and sustainable practices in Japan
• Inspiration to repair and refresh your own textiles

✨ No prior sewing experience required – all materials provided.

📅 Date: Saturday 8 November 2025
🕙 Time: 10:30am – 1pm
📍 Location: Valley Youth Space, Niddrie

😀 Who: Young people aged 12–25 who live, work, study or hang out in Moonee Valley.
🎟️ Cost: $5
📝 Spaces are limited – bookings essential!

Please note: To create a safe space that belongs to young people, this Valley Youth activity is for 12-25 year olds only. Parents & carers are asked not to attend. Support workers are encouraged to attend if the young person has support needs – please let us know these 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 fifteen minutes early. Alternatively you can reach out to our team by calling (03) 9243 1225 or emailing us at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au.

Accesibility

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 at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au or call 9243 1225.

Grassroots Program

This activity is part of monthly events hosted by the Grassroots Program. Grassroots is a group of young people aged 12–25 who meet once a month in Moonee Valley to care for the environment, be more sustainable, and tackle climate change.

We take part in fun, hands-on activities that connect us to nature—such as litter clean-up days, tree planting, nature walks, citizen science projects, and more. We also go on excursions together!

Learn more and sign up for the Grassroots Program here!

Have questions or want more info?

📧youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au

📞 9243 1225

💻mvcc.vic.gov.au/youth

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 sapce.

Valley Youth expects high standards of behaviour from all participants, 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. 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.

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.