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Committees

Youth Committees

We provide loads of ways young people can be involved in

decision making, leadership and representation in your local area.

Here are some ways you can help plan for the future of young people, represent specific groups within the community or organise events for young people in Moonee Valley.

Young People's Committee

Avenue Productions

Grassroots Group

Young People's Committee

 

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

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

  • Develop their leadership skills and support youth-led initiatives
  • Advocate and inform Council on a range of issues that affect local young people
  • Great experience for your resume
  • Improve Moonee Valley as a place for young people to live and thrive

In the past the Young People's Committee has been involved some fantastic projects including:

  • Youth Forums
  • Youth Week Carnival
  • Consultations of the Fair Action Plan
  • RUOK? Day afternoon tea
  • International Women's day art competition
  • Engagement with high schools

Want to check out what the Young People’s Committee is all about before signing up? Send us an email at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au for an invite to our next meeting, no commitment necessary!

To apply to join the Commitee, please complete the form to the right or get in touch if you'd like to know more!

Currently the YPC is meeting online via Zoom.

 

 

Young People's Committee

  • DD slash MM slash YYYY

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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?

Join the team at Avenue Productions!

We're a group of young people aged 12-25 who plan and stage music, art and creative events.

We've put on some awesome events including music gigs, art exhibitions, Battle of the Bands, art markets, outdoor cinemas and theatre performances. We've also recorded music, then hosted the album’s launch gig!

By joining the group you’ll:

  • Get great experience in all things event management, production and design for your resume,
  • Get free training in skills you’re interested in, and
  • Meet other creative young into the same stuff as you!

We will meet face-to-face on Mondays from 5pm - 6pm in 2022 at the Valley Youth Space in Niddrie.

If you want to learn more before signing up, get in touch with Alex at youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au

Avenue Productions is part of the FReeZA program. FReeZA 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.

If you’d like to join the Avenue Productions team or have ideas for local events, contact us via the form.

FReeZA Committee

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Are you a performer?

We're always looking for young people to perform at our events throughout the year.

Submit an expression of interest in our form below to play at our next event! 

Want to be added to our Performer register? Click here! Expand

Thanks for showing interest in performing at our events!

We hope it's the first of many. Fill out your info below:

  • DD slash MM slash YYYY
  • If a group, please list all of the members' names and ages (must be between 12 and 25)
  • Tell us a bit about yourself/your group
    What type of performer are you?
  • If selected solo artist, band or DJ, please list genre of music e.g. rock, pop, jazz, blues
  • E.g. If your performance uses a brass instrument that would need a unique microphone or a laptop needing a particular connection to the PA.
  • E.g. 20 minutes.
  • Facebook page link, Instagram page and hashtag and other social media.
  • Drop files here or
    Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 3.

    Performed with us before? Click here! Expand

     

    Great to have you back!

    We've already got your info on record, so all you need to do is provide any updates in the short form.

    • What is the name of your act?
    • For example, is your performer biography different? Do you need equipment? Have your social media links changed?
    • Drop files here or
      Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 3.

      What happens next?
      • All submitted applications will be read and responded to.
      • Applications will be added to our Performer register. The Avenue Productions crew will consult this register when looking to book musicians for future events.
      • Acts of a discriminatory, explicit or defamatory nature are not suitable for our events and will not be considered for our Artist and Performer register.

      Are you good at stuff?

      If you're interested in drawing/designing, taking photos, making movies or anything in between, get in touch with us! We look for young people to get involved in projects and want to pay you for your skills and time. It's also experience you can put on your resume!

      Skillset - Expression of Interest

      • DD slash MM slash YYYY
        Choose as many that apply.
      • E.g. If you film, do you need access to certain audio or lighting equipment?
        This helps us to know how we can pay you.
      • Facebook page link, Instagram page and hashtag and other social media.
      • Drop files here or
        Max. file size: 128 MB, Max. files: 6.

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        GRASSROOTS GROUP

         

        If you're passionate about taking action on our changing climate, join our Grassroots Group!

        It's a great chance to voice your opinions and lead other young people to create sustainable change in your community for a big impact. If you want to take control of the future and start grassroots change, look no further than this group!

        So far we have led:

        • A planting day at the Valley Youth Space
        • A clean-up spot for Clean Up Australia Day
        • Created a youth feedback session on a new pocket park in Flemington (small park)
        • An online campaign for National Recycling Week (check it out below!)
        • A terrarium making workshop over Zoom

        Our future plans are to:

        • Teach other young people how to be sustainable
        • Host sustainability events in the community
        • Create small change for a big impact!

        Have we piqued your interest? Let us plant the seed by sending you an invitation to our next meeting (no commitment necessary!) Just email youth@mvcc.vic.gov.au.

        If you’d like to get involved or have ideas, contact us via the form to your right.

        Grassroots Group

        • DD slash MM slash YYYY
        • Tell us your thoughts and ideas - we want to hear them!
        Introducing the group!
        Meet Jess Expand

        Name: Jess
        Pronouns: She/her
        Area of sustainable interest: Recycling and composting, pollution reduction, protection of animals, advocacy and maintaining ecosystems.

        Why did you join Grassroots Group?

        • I joined grassroots to give back to my community, meet like-minded individuals and reduce environmental impacts where I live.

        What are you currently focusing on?

        • I am studying an environmental-related course at university. I love learning about ways we can reduce our impact on the planet, taking care of injured animals/animal rescuing and passionate about volunteering for clean up days and animal shelters.

        What is your favourite animal/plant/ place to hang out?

        • My favourite place to sit and relax is sitting by my local creek and listening to music.
        Meet Luke Expand

         

        Name: Luke
        Pronouns: He/Him
        Area of sustainable interest: Taking photos of nature landscape and recreate the images into my worlds.

        Why did you join Grassroots Group?

        • I would like to make changes to the environment for our communities to all enjoy during their free time. Also to make it sustainable for Aussie fauna to enjoy as well. I am looking for solutions to make the urban environment an eco-friendly place so that most people can appreciate the nature of the environment they reside in.

        What are you currently focusing on?

        • I am currently studying Biotechnology to help the world change for the better, as evolution is always on the move.

        What is your favourite animal/plant/ place to hang out?

        • My favourite environment is mountains with lots of native plants to explore and enjoy.
        Meet William Expand

         

        Name: William
        Pronouns: He/Him
        Area of sustainable interest: Waterways and recycling because I have seen the change in the waterways from overfishing and pollution and recycling because more people should stop just buying something when you can make it with old things.

        Why did you join Grassroots Group?

        • I joined Grassroots because I am passionate about the environment and nature and have seen things change from when I was younger in the ocean to now and I enjoy gardening. 
        • I enjoy snorkelling, catch and release fishing, gardening and making things.

        What are you currently focusing on?

        • School and trying to make a boat

        What is your favourite animal/plant/ place to hang out?

        • My favourite native plant is the gumtree, my favourite animal is the stingray and environment place to hang out is the Organ Pipes National Park to explore the path and the river.
        Meet Adele Expand

        Name: Adele
        Pronouns: She/her
        Area of sustainable interest: Preserving ecosystems, gardening, animal rights, recycling and self-sufficiency (eg. growing my own food).

        Why did you join Grassroots Group?

        • I joined the Grassroots Group to encourage a positive relationship and appreciation of the environment in members of our community, to help educate others and myself about the small steps we can take to be more sustainable and to be able to physically participate in actions that work to preserve the natural environment around me.

        What are you currently focusing on?

        • Currently school, but I aspire to study a Bachelor of Science in an environmental-related field as I am fascinated by the natural world. I love physically being able to make a difference by participating in cleanups, gardening and adopting sustainable habits like recycling my soft plastics.

        What is your favourite animal/plant/ place to hang out?

        • My favourite place to hang out is in my local park with friends and going to the beautiful beaches of the Mornington Peninsula every summer!
        Meet Sean Expand

        Name: Sean
        Pronouns: He/him
        Area of sustainable interest: Discovering new sustainable and renewable sources of energy for the benefit of our planet. I also want to be part of creating new breakthrough technologies which could propel human civilisation into the stars.

        Why did you join Grassroots Group?

        • I joined Grassroots because I’m passionate about the community and the environment, and I want to do my part in helping create and maintain a sustainable environment in our community.

        What are you currently focusing on?

        • Currently, I’m planning to do a bachelor of science followed by a degree in Astrophysics or environmental science. However, I have many other interests and paths that I am considering going down, such as: Astronaut, Inventor, YouTuber, Actor, Teacher, 3D Animator, Concept Artist, Army, Navy, Police etc. However, I have so many interests that I’m a bit indecisive about which path I should pursue.

        What is your favourite animal/plant/place to hang out?

        • My favourite native animal is definitely the boxing Kangaroo.
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