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HELLO YOUTHLINKS! IN THIS NEWSLETTER YOU WILL FIND A RANGE OF OPPORTUNITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AND WORKERS THAT SUPPORT YOUNG PEOPLE.

In this newsletter you will find:

• Youth Voice Opportunities
• Events and opportunities
• Programs
• Grants

Youth Voice Opportunities

• VicHealth will support 10 aspiring or early-career professionals to participate in the Future Leaders Program, as part of the National Sports Convention on June 25^th and 26^th. This includes 2-day conference tickets (valued at $1610), meals and opportunity to meet and network with industry stakeholders and leaders. Register here by 23 May.
• Youth 4 Youth Inc., a youth-led non-profit based in Melbourne’s west are running their Y4Y Career Season – a series of free engaging online sessions where students hear directly from young professionals, local leaders (including school principals, mayors and researchers), and university students. These workshops are designed to be welcoming and uplifting, helping students feel confident, supported, and empowered as they explore the next steps after high school. FLYER
• Brimbank Youth Arts Committee is a youth-led working group supported by Amplify (previously FReeZA) where young people can get training on event management and production, find volunteer opportunities and get hands-on experience working in creative industries for your CV. Sign up here.
• Brimbank is excited to bring you the Young Entrepreneur Summit (YES), a free full-day leadership and entrepreneurship event designed for secondary students and young people aged 18-25. It’s fast-paced, hands-on and packed with practical skills from creative problem-solving to pitching ideas and learning from real young entrepreneurs.
  • 🗓️ Date: Wednesday, 25 June 2025
    📍 Location: Lakeside Banquet & Convention Centre, 65 Melton Hwy, Taylors Lakes VIC 3038
    👥 Who: High school students (Years 7-12) + young people aged 18–25
    💸 Cost: Free ->>>>> Register HERE

Events and opportunities

• Brimbank’s Careers Week is running this week Monday 12 May to Friday 16 May with a range of events, workshops and opportunities for all things career related. See events and register here.
• Ubuntu Project is hosting their annual African Australian Career Expo this Saturday 17 May 4-9:30PM with a range of activities, workshops, keynote speakers and panel discussions. FLYER.
• The Youth Junction Inc. are running an after school drop-program program on Wednesdays for young people aged 12-17 for the remaining of Term 2. Program runs at Vic Uni Sunshine Campus – Free Shuttle Bus to attend. FLYER
• Give Until It Hurts is hosting an event for Refugee Week on 12 June. Join to hear from guest speakers and providers. Will be held at the Bowery Theatre in St Albans at 10:30am-12:30pm with lunch provided. RSVP details in FLYER

Programs

• West Sunshine Community Centre with BYS are delivering a Saturday Drop-in Basketball program at West Sunshine Community Centre for YP starting 24 May. FLYER
• Helping Hand Project is a mentoring program for young people of refugee background. They match volunteer mentors to support refugee youth aged 14-25 to help with skills development, homework, education pathways, English, connections to social and recreational networks and learning and development goals the young person identifies. Referral Form  FLYER
• Brimbank Learning Futures is offering 1 to 1 free career counselling to support you to achieve your education, training and employment goals. You could walk away with a referral to a local employer, a new cover letter or resume, increased interview skills, or new employment/education/training knowledge! This is for anybody looking for support to find work. Held every Wednesday afternoon, 1pm – 5pm in 1 hour slots. Book your slot by calling 9249 4116 or email at blfvisycareshub@brimbank.vic.gov.au
  • BLF is also running practise mock interview sessions. Be interviewed in a friendly and supportive environment by another young person! This is for anybody looking to refine or practise their interview skills, or looking to gain confidence in an interview setting. Held every Thursday afternoon, 2pm – 5pm in 30 minute slots. Book your slot by calling 9249 4116 or email at blfvisycareshub@brimbank.vic.gov.au

Training

• Brimbank City Council is excited to present a “Cultures of Brimbank” event, designed to celebrate and deepen our understanding of the diverse community groups that call Brimbank home. The first event which is part of a continuing series will feature data and information about the people of Afghanistan, offering an incredible opportunity to learn directly from their representatives. The broader program is all about recognising and profiling Brimbank’s emerging communities, while gaining valuable insights into their unique cultures and experiences. Attendees will be empowered to engage more effectively with our multicultural population, ensuring that we meet their needs in a meaningful way. Join on Thursday 22 May 10:30am-1pm. Register here. FLYER 

 

Grants

• The Brimbank Annual Community Grants 2025/2026 offers one-off financial assistance to not-for-profit organisations and incorporated community groups, to deliver projects and activities that benefit our community. There are grants on a range of categories, including grants for young people! Grants close on Sunday 22 June 2025 at 11:59 pm. FLYER YOUTHUNITIES FLYER GUIDELINE TO YOUTH GRANTS

 

For more information about the above opportunities, please get in touch with us at bys@brimbank.vic.gov.au