Brimbank Youth Services

Learn To Drive - Virtual Simulation
2026-03-02 17:30 - 19:30, 2026-03-09 17:30 - 19:30 (Australia/Melbourne) | Sunshine Library, 301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
Practise your driving skills in a virtual simulation designed by road safety experts at Sunshine Library.
Register here

Job application support
2026-03-03 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-04 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-05 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-06 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-09 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-10 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-11 10:00 - 16:30, 2026-03-12 10:00 - 16:30 and 2 more dates | Visy Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
How we can help:

Resume and cover letter review and ideas for improvements.
Tips for navigating job searching and applying online.
Referral to other supports, such as mock interviews, professional careers counselling, and free-of-charge or low cost training programs.

How it works:
You can either drop in during our opening hours or book an appointment below. Sessions usually go for 30mins and are offered free-of-charge. Once here, you’ll chat with one of our team members about your interests, strengths and goals, and together we’ll work out how we can best support you.
Who is this for:
Everyone! Whether you’re getting ready to apply for your first ever job; you’re thinking about a career change; or you’re looking to return to the workforce after some time off, the team at Brimbank Learning Futures are here to help.
Register here

Career Counselling
2026-03-04 13:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 13:00 - 17:00 | St Albans Library, 71A Alfrieda St, St Albans, VIC, 3021, Australia
Book a one-hour session with a Careers Consultant from VU Skills and Jobs Centre.
Email blfvisycareshub@brimbank.vic.gov.au to book.

Chill & Chat at Sydenham Library
2026-03-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Sydenham Library, 1 Station Street, Watergardens Town Centre, Taylors Lakes, VIC, 3038, Australia
Love video games? Looking for a place to hang out afterschool with friends? Interested in having a say in what you want to do in Brimbank Libraries? Drop in to Sydenham Library for our weekly Chill & Chat sessions and become a part of our library community whereby your ideas matter. Snacks provided.
Age range: Young People 13-25 years old
Bookings are not essential, but please feel free to register your interest if you’d like to receive a reminder email.
Register here

Chill & Chat at Deer Park Library
2026-03-04 15:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 15:00 - 17:00 | Deer Park Library, 4 Neale Rd, Deer Park, VIC, 3023, Australia
Love video games? Looking for a place to hang out afterschool with friends? Interested in having a say in what you want to do in Brimbank Libraries? Drop in to (library name) for our weekly Chill & Chat sessions and become a part of our library community whereby your ideas matter. Snacks provided.
Age range: Young People 13-25 years old
Bookings are not essential, but please feel free to register your interest if you’d like to receive a reminder email.
Register here

Mock Interviews
2026-03-05 14:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-12 14:00 - 17:00 | Visy Cares Hub, 80B Harvester Road, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
Book a half hour session with us and we’ll help you practise for your upcoming interview, or interviews in general!
Simply let us know what role you’re applying for and we’ll tailor the interview to match. We’ll also provide feedback and tips and tricks to help you work on your craft.
Drop-ins also welcome, however we may not always be able to accomodate if someone else is booked in!
Book here

Resume Help at Sydenham Library
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Sydenham Library, 1 Station Street, Watergardens Town Centre, Taylors Lakes, VIC, 3038, Australia
Need help to improve your resume?
Bring a digital copy of your resume to Sydenham Library and get support with updating.
Register here

Resume Help at Sunshine Library
2026-03-05 18:00 - 19:00, 2026-03-12 18:00 - 19:00 | Sunshine Library, 301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
Need help to improve your resume?
Bring a digital copy of your resume to Sunshine Library and get support with updating.
Register here

Resume Help at Deer Park Library
2026-03-09 13:00 - 14:00 | Deer Park Library, 4 Neale Rd, Deer Park, VIC, 3023, Australia

Skills Lab: Makeup
2026-03-12 16:00 - 2026-04-02 18:00 | Sydenham Neighbourhood House, Station St, Taylors Lakes, VIC, 3038, Australia
A 4-week career introductory course designed for those considering a career in beauty or makeup.
You’ll learn:

How to consult and listen to clients
Makeup application and techniques
Pathways into the beauty industry
Beauty courses post-program

Expect to make new friends, gain hands-on practise, meet makeup pros, and learning if a makeup job is right for you.

SESSION DATES THURSDAYS 4PM – 6PM:
March 12
March 19
March 26
April 2

The Bold Source Launch Issue 6–Sun Sets in the West
2026-03-13 18:00 - 20:00 | Sunshine Social, 64 Glengala Rd, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
Presented by Brimbank Youth Services, The Bold Source is a magazine by and for the young people of Brimbank. Join us for a night of food, music, and creativity as we celebrate that launch of Issue #6, Sun Sets in the West.
This is a youth-led, all-ages event and will be supervised by Brimbank Youth Services staff.
Discover the range of events for 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival events online at brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au
The 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival is proudly supported by Brimbank City Council, Victoria University, Creative Brimbank and Vision Australia Radio.

Cut, Paste & Speak: Found-Text Poetry Zines
2026-03-14 | Sunshine Library, 301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
Work with artist Nathan McGlynn in a one-hour session to turn discarded language into raw, expressive zines.
Explore found-text poetry—cut-ups, erasures, accidental lines—and remix them into art that feels fresh and a little anarchic.
Perfect for creatives who like to experiment, disrupt and rebuild meaning from the scraps left behind.
Discover the range of events for 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival events online at brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au
The 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival is proudly supported by Brimbank City Council, Victoria University, Creative Brimbank and Vision Australia Radio.
Find out more about this events presenter at:
· Artist Nathan McGlynn

Write Out Loud: Queer Stories, Real Voices
2026-03-14 17:30 - 18:30 | Sunshine Social, 64 Glengala Rd, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
Step into the world of emerging writers Darcy Green, Thomas Vowles and Jax Bulstrode, joined by Charlee Brooks of Grandpa’s Book Club fame.
This lively, no-filters conversation dives into writing queerness with honesty, humour and heart–from messy relationships to chosen family and finding your place in the world.
Expect big laughs, bold truths and a celebration of creativity on the rise.
Discover the range of events for 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival events online at brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au
The 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival is proudly supported by Brimbank City Council, Victoria University, Creative Brimbank and Vision Australia Radio.
Find out more about this event’s presenters at:
· Author Darcy Green
· Author Thomas Vowles
· Author Jax Bulstrode
· Presenter Charlee Brooks

Flow State: Crafting Hip-Hop with N’fa Jones
2026-03-15 15:00 - 16:30 | Sunshine Library, 301 Hampshire Rd, Sunshine, VIC, 3020, Australia
Join N’fa Jones for a high-energy dive into hip-hop songwriting.
Learn how to flip ideas into verses, build rhythm into your storytelling, and create lyrics that hit hard and stay true.
Expect beats, flow, creative challenges and an atmosphere that encourages boldness, honesty and play. No experience needed.
Discover the range of events for 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival events online at brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au
The 2026 Brimbank Writers & Readers Festival is proudly supported by Brimbank City Council, Victoria University, Creative Brimbank and Vision Australia Radio.
Find out more about this events presenter at:
· Recording Artist N’fa Jones
