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Join our Young People's Committee!

Have your voice heard and be actively involved in creating positive change in your local community .

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Join our Grassroots Group

Passionate about the environment and sustainability? Join our Grassroots Group! 

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Join our Rainbow Valley Group

Rainbow Valley is a safe and welcoming space for young LGBTIQA+ people to hang out, make friends, take part in fun activities and express themselves!

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Join Avenue Productions!

We’re looking for young people aged 12-25 to join our Avenue Productions team! You’ll put on awesome music and art events and make loads of new friends!

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Youth Consultants Project 2020/2021

Check out the video from our Youth Consultants Project - Picnic in the Park event!!

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Aug 15

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Wear it Purple Day is coming up and to celebrate we are hosting an afternoon of purple arts & crafts PLUS a purple themed afternoon tea! 

Wear your purple attire and come join us at the Valley Youth Space in Niddrie on Thursday August 25th for our Wear it Purple Day celebrations! The event will run from 4:30pm-6:00pm 💜💜💜

Wear it Purple Day aims to shine a light on the fact that we need to strive to create and foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people. 

Our A+ Valley Youth Team host Rainbow Valley which does just that by providing supports & activities for our young people who live, learn, play or spend time in Mooney Valley, are 12-25 and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community or are allies.

Rainbow Valley welcomes all cultures, faiths and backgrounds, including our First Nations Sistergirls and Brotherboys and takes place in a safe and private location. 

We see you, we're here for you and we value you. You belong here. Today and every day.

For more information about Rainbow Valley or for referrals, dates, times and locations shoot us a message!

Email Ru at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au, text or call on 0488 473 335
or check us out at https://valleyyouth.org.au/programs/rainbow-valley/

Don't forget to sign up via the link in our bio if you're planning on coming to our Wear it Purple Day afternoon tea so we don't run low on the purple snacks! 🥨🍿🌭

SLIDE 7 IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Wear it Purple's 2022 theme 'Still me, Still human' on a purple background, with two hands interlocking, shaded in the pride flag colours and skin tones

Wear it Purple Day is coming up and to celebrate we are hosting an afternoon of purple arts & crafts PLUS a purple themed afternoon tea!

Wear your purple attire and come join us at the Valley Youth Space in Niddrie on Thursday August 25th for our Wear it Purple Day celebrations! The event will run from 4:30pm-6:00pm 💜💜💜

Wear it Purple Day aims to shine a light on the fact that we need to strive to create and foster supportive, safe, empowering and inclusive environments for rainbow young people.

Our A+ Valley Youth Team host Rainbow Valley which does just that by providing supports & activities for our young people who live, learn, play or spend time in Mooney Valley, are 12-25 and identify as part of the LGBTQIA+ community or are allies.

Rainbow Valley welcomes all cultures, faiths and backgrounds, including our First Nations Sistergirls and Brotherboys and takes place in a safe and private location.

We see you, we're here for you and we value you. You belong here. Today and every day.

For more information about Rainbow Valley or for referrals, dates, times and locations shoot us a message!

Email Ru at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au, text or call on 0488 473 335
or check us out at https://valleyyouth.org.au/programs/rainbow-valley/

Don't forget to sign up via the link in our bio if you're planning on coming to our Wear it Purple Day afternoon tea so we don't run low on the purple snacks! 🥨🍿🌭

SLIDE 7 IMAGE DESCRIPTION: Wear it Purple's 2022 theme 'Still me, Still human' on a purple background, with two hands interlocking, shaded in the pride flag colours and skin tones
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Aug 12

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Today is International Youth Day! 🥳.🌏

❓Did you know that half of the people on our planet are 30 or younger, and this is expected to reach 57% by the end of 2030?!

🤝The theme this year is 'Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages' which aims to amplify the message that action is needed across all generations to achieve positive change. 

❤️On this day, our Valley Youth team want to celebrate and recognise all the amazing young people in our community who are passionately paving the way towards a better future. 

#YouthDay, #BeSeenBeHeard

Today is International Youth Day! 🥳.🌏

❓Did you know that half of the people on our planet are 30 or younger, and this is expected to reach 57% by the end of 2030?!

🤝The theme this year is 'Intergenerational Solidarity: Creating a World for All Ages' which aims to amplify the message that action is needed across all generations to achieve positive change.

❤️On this day, our Valley Youth team want to celebrate and recognise all the amazing young people in our community who are passionately paving the way towards a better future.

#YouthDay, #BeSeenBeHeard
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Aug 11

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✋Want to get your hands dirty at another planting day? Don't worry, there's one this weekend! 

@urbanbushland is a not for profit organisation dedicated to revegetating urban parks, increasing native biodiversity within Melbourne's North-west. 🌼

@cityofmooneevalley is partnering with them to bring you an ✨extra special planting day complete with music, a coffee cart and nibbles this Sunday!
 
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Thompson Reserve
51A Thompson St, Avondale Heights
Sun 14th Aug, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌱🌷🌲🌿🌻

🔗Find out more via the link in @urbanbushland bio. 

📷: Alex Cutri

✋Want to get your hands dirty at another planting day? Don't worry, there's one this weekend!

@urbanbushland is a not for profit organisation dedicated to revegetating urban parks, increasing native biodiversity within Melbourne's North-west. 🌼

@cityofmooneevalley is partnering with them to bring you an ✨extra special planting day complete with music, a coffee cart and nibbles this Sunday!

🌱🌷🌲🌿🌻
Thompson Reserve
51A Thompson St, Avondale Heights
Sun 14th Aug, 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
🌱🌷🌲🌿🌻

🔗Find out more via the link in @urbanbushland bio.

📷: Alex Cutri
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Aug 8

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There’s only 1 week left to submit your short films to our 2nd Annual Film Fest!

There's $250 worth of prizes to win and films will be screened at our Movie Nigh later this month! 🎥🎉

🎞Films can be of any genre and be between 1-8 minutes long! 

🔗Go to the link in bio for more info & to get yours in before 15th August!

There’s only 1 week left to submit your short films to our 2nd Annual Film Fest!

There's $250 worth of prizes to win and films will be screened at our Movie Nigh later this month! 🎥🎉

🎞Films can be of any genre and be between 1-8 minutes long!

🔗Go to the link in bio for more info & to get yours in before 15th August!
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Aug 4

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Flemington Drop in is back! 🥳

Hang out and enjoy video games, free food, wifi and outdoor activities with some new friends! 🎮🥙⚽

📍Flemington Pop-Up (25 Mt Alexander Rd)
⏰4pm - 6:30pm
😊 Year 7 - Year 12 students

No need to book, just drop by!
📱For more info call 8325 1800

Flemington Drop in is back! 🥳

Hang out and enjoy video games, free food, wifi and outdoor activities with some new friends! 🎮🥙⚽

📍Flemington Pop-Up (25 Mt Alexander Rd)
⏰4pm - 6:30pm
😊 Year 7 - Year 12 students

No need to book, just drop by!
📱For more info call 8325 1800
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Aug 2

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🍿Avenue Productions Presents: Flashback Friday Movie Night! 🍿
 
If you like free food, early 2000’s romcoms and a chill night out then we can’t wait to see you at our Movie Night!
 
🎥We'll be screening two classics: 10 Things I Hate About You + Bend it Like Beckham! 🎸⚽️
 
🔗Link in bio to get your tickets! They’re limited so be quick! Everyone is welcome 😊

🍿Avenue Productions Presents: Flashback Friday Movie Night! 🍿

If you like free food, early 2000’s romcoms and a chill night out then we can’t wait to see you at our Movie Night!

🎥We'll be screening two classics: 10 Things I Hate About You + Bend it Like Beckham! 🎸⚽️

🔗Link in bio to get your tickets! They’re limited so be quick! Everyone is welcome 😊
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Jul 25

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🚨🚨🏳️‍🌈RAINBOW VALLEY IS BACK🏳️‍🌈🚨🚨

Rainbow Valley is hosting a Pizza and Planning night on Tuesday 9th of August for any young person (aged 12-25) who identifies 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 and we want to see you there!

The QR code included on slide 7 will take you to a form where you can sign up and shortly after that Ru will get in touch to have a little chat and provide you with any additional info that you may need.

We hope to see you there! 🏳️‍🌈🍕⚡

🚨🚨🏳️‍🌈RAINBOW VALLEY IS BACK🏳️‍🌈🚨🚨

Rainbow Valley is hosting a Pizza and Planning night on Tuesday 9th of August for any young person (aged 12-25) who identifies 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 and we want to see you there!

The QR code included on slide 7 will take you to a form where you can sign up and shortly after that Ru will get in touch to have a little chat and provide you with any additional info that you may need.

We hope to see you there! 🏳️‍🌈🍕⚡
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Jul 22

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🌱Have you passed by the Valley Youth Space in Niddrie and noticed something different? 

🌿Over two days during the school holidays, young sustainability legends and our Grassroots group got their hands dirty planting beautiful natives including…
🌸Native fuchsia (Correa reflexa)
🧂Fragrant saltbush (Rhagodia parabolica) and
🌺Black-anther lily (Dianella admixta)

🦜Council's Conservation Programs Officer Millie was there to teach us how to care for them and all about the amazing wildlife in Moonee Valley!

🗓If you're keen to get involved in more planting days, there's one coming up on Sunday 31 July from 10am- 1pm at Canning Reserve, Avondale Heights. Everyone is welcome with accessibility aids, planting guides and activities included. 

🙋We're also looking for young people aged 12 - 25 to join our monthly Grassroots Group. If you're passionate about taking action on our changing climate, then this is the group for you!

🔗Head to the link in our bio for more information and to sign up!

🌱Have you passed by the Valley Youth Space in Niddrie and noticed something different?

🌿Over two days during the school holidays, young sustainability legends and our Grassroots group got their hands dirty planting beautiful natives including…
🌸Native fuchsia (Correa reflexa)
🧂Fragrant saltbush (Rhagodia parabolica) and
🌺Black-anther lily (Dianella admixta)

🦜Council's Conservation Programs Officer Millie was there to teach us how to care for them and all about the amazing wildlife in Moonee Valley!

🗓If you're keen to get involved in more planting days, there's one coming up on Sunday 31 July from 10am- 1pm at Canning Reserve, Avondale Heights. Everyone is welcome with accessibility aids, planting guides and activities included.

🙋We're also looking for young people aged 12 - 25 to join our monthly Grassroots Group. If you're passionate about taking action on our changing climate, then this is the group for you!

🔗Head to the link in our bio for more information and to sign up!
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Jul 20

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The search is on for Australia’s 2022 slam poetry champion!🎤
Speak, scream, howl, whisper or even sing your poem, story, lyrics or monologue in this live event where the audience is the judge. Finalists will receive prizes and progress to the next stage of the Australian Poetry Slam competition. 💯
🗓Friday 29 July, 7pm at the Clocktower Centre 
❗️Important: Book to attend as an audience member (link in @mooneevalleylibraries bio). If you wish to compete, come early on the night and register your name with staff. 🖐🏽

For further details on the Australian Poetry Slam please visit: www.australianpoetryslam.com⁣

#MooneeValleyLibraries #LibrariesChangeLives #LibraryEvents #LibraryPrograms #SlamPoetry #SpokenWord #PoetrySlam #AustralianPoetrySlam #AustralianPoetrySlam2022 @australian_poetry_slam

The search is on for Australia’s 2022 slam poetry champion!🎤
Speak, scream, howl, whisper or even sing your poem, story, lyrics or monologue in this live event where the audience is the judge. Finalists will receive prizes and progress to the next stage of the Australian Poetry Slam competition. 💯
🗓Friday 29 July, 7pm at the Clocktower Centre
❗️Important: Book to attend as an audience member (link in @mooneevalleylibraries bio). If you wish to compete, come early on the night and register your name with staff. 🖐🏽

For further details on the Australian Poetry Slam please visit: www.australianpoetryslam.com⁣

#MooneeValleyLibraries #LibrariesChangeLives #LibraryEvents #LibraryPrograms #SlamPoetry #SpokenWord #PoetrySlam #AustralianPoetrySlam #AustralianPoetrySlam2022 @australian_poetry_slam
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Jul 18

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❄It’s chilly out there today!🧣Lucky for you our Avenue Productions crew have put together a playlist of fire tracks to keep you warm 🔥Can you tell we're #swifties ?! 😂

❄It’s chilly out there today!🧣Lucky for you our Avenue Productions crew have put together a playlist of fire tracks to keep you warm 🔥Can you tell we're #swifties ?! 😂 ...

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Moonee Valley City Council respectfully acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land - the Wurundjeri Woi-Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation, their spirits, ancestors, elders and community members past and present.

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