Autumn school holiday activities — registrations close soon🍕🛹

7 April – 17 April

Have fun these April school holidays with activities galore. The program is open to young people aged between 10 – 17 who have a connection to Bayside (work, live, school, study or recreate). 

Hurry — Limited spots available and bookings are essential:

• Macrame Workshop, Tuesday 8 April  
• Hang Out Day @ Peterson Youth Centre, Thursday 10 April  
• Shred it up II - Beginner Skateboarding session, Tuesday 15 April
• Sports Day @ Peterson Youth Centre, Wednesday 16 April

Bookings close 5pm Wednesday 2 April.

Pop up FriYay @ Sandy Library 🎮

Step into our Virtual Reality program at Sandringham Library for a journey that's both thrilling and serene. Explore challenging adventures or unwind in tranquil environments.

This session is a pop up FriYay with Bayside's amazing Youth Services team. Usually, FriYays are held in the Peterson Youth Centre, but since it's school holidays, we're running one at the library. 

When: Friday 11 April, 2pm to 5:30pm
Where: Sandringham Library
Ages: 12 to 18
Cost: FREE

TEAM SPORTS 4 ALL – offering financial assistance for your children to play sport ⚽

Bayside Youth Services is excited to let you know about Team Sports 4 All, a registered charity that is passionate about making sport accessible for all families who are experiencing financial hardship. Team Sports 4 All covers the cost of registration fees and uniforms for your child to participate local community sport.

Eligibility criteria

• People holding a current health care card
• People residing in public/social housing
• People seeking asylum.

How to get assistance

• Answer a few questions and book an appointment via the link below. Team Sports 4 All will contact you to confirm your appointment.
• The appointments will be held at Petersen Youth Centre on Tuesdays and take approximately 20 minutes. The next available appointment dates are 22 April, 29 April, 6 May, 13 May, and 20 May.

Slow Art Day: twilight picnic 🧺✨

Celebrate Slow Art Day and the start of the school holidays at the Slow Art Pavilion with live music and creative fun. 

Bring a picnic rug and enjoy sunset with the family.

This event is held in association with Slow Art Pavillion, an outdoor wonderland where families can imagine new worlds and make art together.

NOTE:
This event will be held outside in the gardens, so please ensure you are dressed appropriately for outdoor weather.

When: Saturday 5 April, 5pm to 7pm
Where: Slow Art Pavilion, Brighton Town Hall Gardens
Cost: FREE

Easter Eggstravaganza at Autumn Fest 2025 🐰🎉

This Sunday 6 April, hop on over to Basterfield Park for Easter Eggstravaganza, a fun-filled celebration bursting with Easter-themed excitement for the whole family.

Don’t miss the eco-friendly egg hunt, offering an exciting adventure as you search for hidden treasures.

Discover goodies at our Artisan Easter Market. Browse a delightful selection of handmade crafts, sweet treats, and seasonal gifts—perfect for adding a special touch to your Easter celebrations.

When: Sunday 6 April, 10am to 3pm
Where: Basterfield Park, Hampton East
Cost: FREE

Ellen José Student Reconciliation Awards 2025 🎨

Established in 2018, the Ellen José Student Reconciliation Awards are aimed at Bayside primary and secondary school students, bringing awareness of reconciliation to our young people, who are the future of Australia, through art and writing. Entrants are asked to interpret "As a young person, what does reconciliation mean to you?" in their artwork or writing piece.

Now in its eighth year, the Awards reflect Ellen Jose’s inspirational commitment to building awareness of reconciliation in Bayside and beyond.

Key dates:

• Applications close 5pm Wednesday 30 April
• All applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by 9 May
• The exhibition of 20 Finalist pieces will be held from 23 May to 25 July 2025 at Bayside City Council Corporate Centre
• Winners will be announced at a celebration event to be advised.

Southside Variety Abilities Unleashed Kids 🏀

Bayside City Council, in partnership with Kingston City Council and Disability Sports Australia, invites children living with disabilities to our free Variety Abilities Unleashed Kids event.

Proudly supported by Variety Victoria - The Children's Charity and Matchworks, this multi-sport 'come and try' day marks the initial steps in the active journey of children living with disabilities. Each event enables and empowers participants to discover local active opportunities within a fun, safe, and inclusive environment.

When: Wednesday 30 April, 10:30am to 1:30pm
Where: 32/60 Linton Street, Moorabbin
Cost: FREE

Draft Bayside Coastal and Marine Management Plan 🐟🐚

Led by Victorian Government legislation (Marine and Coastal Act 2018 and the Marine and Coastal Policy 2020), we’ve prepared the new Bayside Coastal and Marine Management Plan (CMMP) to guide sustainable management of Bayside’s marine and coastal environment over the next 10 years.

Read the draft plan and provide your feedback at Have Your Say.

Consultation closes 22 April 2025.

Get inspired with the Sustainable Living Series 💚

Ready to learn practical tips and tricks to embed sustainability into your life?

Join us for FREE workshops and events on a wide range of topics to gain interesting insights, money-saving tips, and participate in great conversations.

Upcoming events include a Garden to Table Eating workshop and the opportunity to Speed Date an Energy Expert. Registrations are essential for all events.

Let's work together for a healthier future, connected community, and resilient environment.

Keep safe this autumn👮‍♂️🚨

Crime Stoppers Victoria (CSV) launched the 'Share If You Care' campaign earlier this year, designed by young people, for young people.

The 'Share If You Care' initiative encourages young Victorians who may witness or record violence to share what they see or know online to CSV. This might include info on crimes they witness or come across, such as social media videos depicting criminal activity, even if they are not directly involved.

Youth violence affects everyone, especially young Victorians. This campaign aims to empower young people to be part of the solution by reporting what they come across.

Remember:

• Let Crime Stoppers know, stay unknown: Crime Stoppers lets you share what you know about a crime while keeping you nameless.
• If it feels wrong or it goes too far, you can help keep someone safe by reaching out to Crime Stoppers.
• The online platform is a quick and easy way for anyone to share crime information, including uploading photos and videos.
• Search ‘Crime Stoppers Victoria’ to share crime information, anytime.

I'm a Youth Worker – ask me anything! 👋

Do you need someone to talk to? Someone to listen? Or do you have a question you’d like to ask? Give us a shout!
 
Whether it's how to motivate yourself when you're not feeling your best, or how to speak up about a problem, we're here to help. We've been through it ourselves and have years of experience supporting young people in a whole range of situations. So go ahead; ask us anything.

Please note this is not a crisis service. If you are in an emergency situation or need urgent assistance, contact emergency services on 000. If you need to speak to someone immediately, you can contact Kids Helpline on 1800 55 1800 or Lifeline on 13 11 14.