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Youth groups and programs

If you want to know what's happening in Moonee Valley for young people then you've come to the right place! We work with young people to design the programs, events, projects and initiatives that they would like to see in their own areas.

Valley Youth Studios
Avenue Productions
Grassroots Program
Rainbow Valley
Young People’s Committee
L2P Program
Performers and Creatives Register

Valley Youth Studios: Apply Now!

Are you a performer ready to take your act to the next level?

Valley Youth Studios is back for 2025 — and we’re looking for emerging talent to join us for a four-week artist development program, finishing with a showcase performance!

About Valley Youth Studios

Valley Youth Studios was created to give young, local musicians and performers real-world industry experience — from artist development workshops to live performance opportunities.

We’re looking for a variety of emerging performers, including but not limited to:

  • Solo musicians
  • Bands
  • Singer-songwriters
  • Hip-hop, rap, or spoken word artists
  • Drag performers
  • Experimental and cross-genre artists
  • Acoustic, electronic, and everything in between!
If you’re passionate about your craft and excited to perform, we want to hear from you!
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  • Early-stage performers. (Performers must not already have a recording or publishing deal.)
  • Acts must include at least one member who lives, works, hangs out, or studies in Moonee Valley.
  • All performers must be between 16 and 25 years of age at the time of application.
Over three months, you’ll attend four artist development workshops and perform in a showcase, and learn about:
  • Marketing yourself as an artist
  • Essential business knowledge
  • Performance preparation and audience engagement
  • Connecting with industry experts and professional artists
  • Creating your own DIY merchandise
  • When: Four after-school/work workshops and a showcase performance between July - September
  • Where: Valley Youth Space, Niddrie
  • Who: Young performers aged 16–25 living, working, studying, or with a connection to Moonee Valley
Ready to join? Applications close 30 June 2025, 11:59pm.

Avenue Productions

Do you like music or art? Want to make some friends who are into the same things as you? Want to gain experience in the creative industries?

We're a group of young people aged 12 - 25 who hang out once a week in Niddrie to chat all thing music, art and culture. We also plan creative events in the community for other young people!

What we do
We've put on some amazing events including music gigs, art markets and exhibitions, Battle of the Bands, and movie nights. We go on regular excursions to music gigs and other fun stuff!
By joining the group you’ll:
  • meet other creative young people into the same stuff as you
  • get great experience in all things event management, production and design for your resume
  • get free training and build skills in areas you’re interested in.
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We are currently recruiting for new participants and encourage you to sign up now!

If you want to learn more before signing up, get in touch with us at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au and we'll happily answer your questions.

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What happens next?

  • All submitted applications will be responded to and you'll be invited to have a chat before attending an Avenue Productions meeting. This is so we can get a sense of why you'd like to join and can share more info about the group.
  • If your application is successful, we'll provide you with some induction documents to sign like our New Participant Form and Volunteer Role Description.
  • You'll be invited to come along to our meetings and join the crew (we are all very friendly and not scary at all, we promise!).

Avenue Productions funded by Amplify. Amplify is a Victorian Government initiative that supports young Victorians to get involved in their community by planning and running drug, smoke and alcohol-free music and cultural events for other young people. Learn more about Ampify.

Grassroots Program

Are you passionate about the planet? Want to take local action on climate change? The Grassroots Program is for you!

What we do

We're 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!

By joining the program you’ll:

  • meet other young people who are passionate about the environment
  • learn practical skills in sustainability, advocacy, and environmental care
  • participate in hands-on activities such as nature hikes, planting days, wildlife monitoring, and sustainable art workshops
  • gain the confidence and skills to advocate for and lead environmental change in your local community.
  • get free training and connect with awesome professionals working in environmental fields.
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Ready to make a difference? Complete the sign-up form.

If you’d like to learn more before signing up, get in touch with Alex at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au—she’ll be happy to answer your questions!

What happens next?

  • All submitted applications will receive a response, and you'll be invited to have a casual chat before attending a Grassroots meeting. This helps us understand why you're interested in joining and gives us a chance to share more about the group.
  • If your application is successful, we’ll provide you with induction documents, including a New Participant Form to sign.
  • You’ll be invited to attend our meetings and officially join the group (we’re all very friendly and not scary at all—we promise!

Rainbow Valley

Valley Youth wants all young people to feel welcomed and safe.

Rainbow Valley is a space that is open to all young people (aged 15-25) who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, gender-diverse, intersex, non-binary and queer (LGBTIQA+) or are questioning, curious or exploring their gender identity, sexual orientation and/or attractions.

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Rainbow Valley is a welcoming, safe social group for young people to hang out, create events, support each other and express who they are.

Meet-ups
We meet fortnightly on a Tuesday. For information on Rainbow Valley meet-ups fill out the online form below.

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If you want to join our next meetup complete the online form below or send an email via youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au.

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Young People’s Committee

Want to be involved in projects for young people in your area? Do you have ideas about how to improve Moonee Valley as a home for young people? Join our Young People’s Committee!

We invite passionate young people aged 12 to 25 to join us - participate in our community, represent your peers and be actively involved in decision making. The committee meets fortnightly and provides young people in Moonee Valley with an opportunity to:

  • develop their leadership skills and support youth-led initiatives
  • shape Council policies and projects by providing valuable youth perspectives
  • gain experience and training for your resume
  • improve Moonee Valley as a place for young people to live and thrive.
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In the past the Young People's Committee has been involved some fantastic projects including:

  • youth forums
  • consultations with local services
  • R U OK? Day afternoon tea
  • engagement with high schools
  • youth mental health first aid training.

We are currently recruiting for new committee members and encourage you to sign up now! To apply for next term, complete the online form or get in touch at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au and we'll reach out shortly.

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Are you an organisation, service or business in Moonee Valley that works with or for young people? Are you working on a new project, policy or strategy and want to involve young people in the planning process?

The Young People’s Committee is an advocacy and advisory group composed of young people from the Moonee Valley area who meet fortnightly. If you wish to organise a consultation with the Committee please submit the JotForm and we will review your request.

Please apply for your consultation at least 6 weeks in advance. Our Committee meets fortnightly and will need time to review your application. We understand some projects are time sensitive and encourage all applications, however, giving more notice will increase your chances of securing a consultation. As the Committee are only able to undergo one consultation per month, we will prioritise consultation requests provided well in advance that are rich in detail.

If you are successful in securing a consultation, be aware that the Committee meets fortnightly on Tuesdays, 4:30pm - 6:30pm. You will need to be available to join us during Committee meetings.

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Interested in joining above programs?

L2P Program

The Transport Accident Commission (TAC) L2P Program is a community-based program assisting eligible young Victorian learner drivers between the ages of 16 and 21 years (and in some circumstances, up to 23 years) who do not have access to a supervising driver, or an appropriate vehicle, to gain driving experience required for a probationary license.

The TAC L2P Program is funded by the TAC, administered by the Department of Transport, and delivered locally by Moonee Valley City Council. Volunteer Mentors are an integral and highly valued part of the TAC L2P program. Enquiries and applications from people who want to be considered as a Volunteer Mentor are very welcome.

The TAC L2P Program is free for learner drivers who meet the eligibility criteria. Once accepted into the program, eligible learners are matched with a fully licensed volunteer mentor and have access to a program car which is used to gain supervised driving experience.

Apply to participate in the L2P program by visiting the Transport Victoria website.

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For more information email youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au.

Performers and Creatives Register

Are you a performer? Are you in a band? Do you have an act made for the stage? Are you a creative with talent to share? 

We’re always looking for young people to perform at our events and for young creatives to collaborate on our projects! If you have any skills to share with us, sign up below to join our Performers and Creatives Register!

We will  to notify you of any programs, projects and performance opportunities that become available at Valley Youth.

Are you a creative with talent to share? Are you interested in:

  • drawing/illustrating
  • designing
  • photography/videography
  • crafting
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We love involving young creatives in Valley Youth projects! Sign up below to be notified of any opportunities, we would love to pay you for your time and it's great experience to include on your resume!

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Thanks for showing interest in joining our Creatives and Performers Register! Fill out your info below and we'll be in touch about any programs, projects or performance opportunities that become available!

After you sign up to our Creatives Register: 

  • we will read and respond to all submitted applications
  • applications will be added to our Creatives Register. The Valley Youth and Avenue Productions crew will consult this register when looking for young people to contribute to events and projects
  • we will notify of you of any Valley Youth program opportunities relevant to creatives and artists.

Please note: Acts of a discriminatory, explicit or defamatory nature are not suitable for our events and will not be considered for our Creatives Register. All submitted applications will be assessed by Valley Youth.