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The Art of Bonsai
This workshop explores the ancient art of bonsai or ‘plant in a pot’, and how it feeds our inner spirit and helps to slow our pace of life. Each participant will work on their own bonsai to take home and continue the care and nurturing. October 12 – 10:30am-12pm at the Deer Park Library. Spaces limited, bookings essential. Light refreshments included. This is part of a 5 week program for the Victorian Seniors Festival.
■ 9249 4660 or library@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Cover Letter Workshop
Come along and learn how to craft the perfect cover letter for your job application. In partnership with Brimbank Learning Futures and the Job Advocates Victoria Program, come armed with your questions to learn how to write the perfect cover letter. October 12 – 3pm – 4pm at the Deer Park Library.
■ 9249 4660
Brimbank Community Governance Program
This session will focus on the roles and responsibilities of committee members in community groups and organisations, as well as individual legal obligations. 13 October 2022 – 9:30am-12:30pm. CGPrograms@brimbank.vic.gov.au
■ 9249 4000
Cybersecurity Business Workshop
This workshop is designed to help small businesses understand the importance of cyber security and how to protect the business from the consequence of an attack. 13 October 2022 – 10am-12pm at iHarvest Coworking in Sunshine.
Community Working Bee
Conservation community working bees have resumed in 2022. Brimbank City Council be hosting working bees at the Kororoit Creek Wildflower Garden in Deer Park throughout winter and spring. October 13 – 10am – 12pm at Kororoit Creek Wildflower Garden, 30 Davitt Drive in Deer Park.
■ 9249 4992 or environment@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Podcasting for Young People
Come and join Duke Street Community House in a 9 week program where you will learn the basics of podcasting. You will have the opportunity as a group to design and run your own podcasting series. October 13 – 3:30pm to December 8 at 27 Duke Street, Sunshine.
■ 9311 9973, dukest@dsch.org.au or dsch.org.au/podcasting
Sydenham Park Twilight Walking Tour
Experience the varied landscapes of the park on this guided walk at twilight. You may be lucky enough to spot some local fauna hopping by or flying over. October 13 from 5:30pm to 7:30pm at Sydenham Park.
■ 9249 4992, environment@brimbank.vic.gov.au or www.eventbrite.com.au/e/sydenham-park-twilight-walking-tour-tickets-410236637827
Climate Action Through Gardening
Do you want to know about how you can help tackle climate change and spruce up your garden? Join permaculture designer and educator Kat Lavers in this workshop to learn the simple actions you can take to reduce your personal CO2 emissions at home and to help you prepare your garden for the changing climate. October 13 from 6:30pm to 8:30pm.
■ www.eventbrite.com.au/e/climate-action-through-gardening-tickets-399885427077 or chiarat@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Teen gaming webinar for parents
75-minute parent/carer webinar on gaming to get an insight into why your teen loves to game and what healthy gaming looks like, give you an understanding of the mechanics of game design that centre around engagement or compulsion, support you with strategies which improve family dynamics when gaming is a point of tension and give you the opportunity to get some specific advice and solutions from a gaming expert. October 13 from 7.30pm to 8.15pm via Zoom.
Study Skills for Life with Equal Ed
Brimbank Libraries have partnered with Equal Ed to bring you this workshop to help take the stress out of studying. Equal Ed is a social enterprise that empowers young people to reach their full potential. October 15 from 2pm to 3pm at the Sunshine Library.
■ 9249 4640 or library@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Aussie Backyard Bird Counts in Brimbank
Join Brimbank City Council as we celebrate the Aussie Backyard Bird Count from 17 to 23 October 2021. It’s easy to take part this year! All you need to do is download the ‘Aussie Bird Count’ app on your smartphone to get counting. Counting sessions must be done in 20-minute blocks, and can be done in your own backyard or local park, as many times as you like during the week. You don’t need to be a bird expert, as the app has a built in ‘bird finder’ tool to help you. October 17 at 9am to October 23 at 7pm.
Carers Week – Tour of Brimbank Aquatic & Wellness Centre
To attend this event you must be a registered carer with Brimbank City Council. Please join us after the tour for some afternoon tea and light refreshments where our team will be available to answer any questions you may have regarding the new centre. October 17 from 1pm to 3pm at the Brimbank Aquatic and Wellness Centre.
■ communitysupport@brimbank.vic.gov.au.
Meditation in your everyday life
Bringing meditation into your daily life. Formal and informal practices. Practice Pranayama, mindfulness tea meditation and walking meditations. Be guided by Jess Baker from Journey to a Better Place through the practices of visualisations, sounds, movement, mindfulness and breathing. Learn how to support your mental and physical wellbeing through these challenging times. Places limited, bookings essential. October 18 from 10.30am to 12.30pm.
■ library@brimbank.vic.gov.au.
October 2022 Council Meeting
Members of the public are invited to attend the October Council Meeting in-person or via live-stream. October 18 from 7:00pm at the Brimbank Civic Centre at 301 Hampshire Road in Sunshine or online via www.youtube.com/channel/UC2WjgwqQuFbfMBAZZ9grQaw
Connection Conversations
This one-of-a-kind workshop provides the opportunity for connection and meaningful conversations on the core foundations of life and well-being. Places limited, bookings essential. Light refreshments included. October 19 from 10.30am to noon at St Albans Library.
Art Show
Hunt Club Community and Arts Centre will celebrate the opening of Brimbank artist Marian Simons’ first art show “Essence of Marian” at 775 Ballarat Road in Deer Park on Friday, October 14 from 6.30pm to 8.30pm. The exhibition showcases mental health and the opening coincides with World Mental Health Day on October 10. Light refreshments will be served.
■ 9249 4800 or huntclub@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Maltese Folklore club
The Maltese Folklore Club, Klabb Ghannejja Maltin, is open for dinner at 4/6 Gooding St in St Albans on Wednesday and Friday nights from 6pm. Dinner includes traditional Maltese singing (ghanna) and guitar. Everyone welcome.
Community governance workshops
Brimbank council is hosting a series of community governance training workshops, plus ongoing access to a range of resources, aimed at supporting community groups and small organisations with planning, operations and decision-making. Free. Registration required.
■ bit.ly/3Q8nBww
Deer Park Lions Club
Deer Park Lions Club is looking for new members. It holds dinner meetings on the first Wednesday of every month at the Deer Park Senior Citizens Club at 119 Station Road in Deer Park.
■ Michael on 0417 307 572
Sunshine Community Brass
Sunshine Community Brass is looking for trumpet and percussion players to join its vibrant band of musicians. With more than 90 years of history, the band rehearses at 45 Furlong Road in North Sunshine on Tuesdays from 7.30pm.
■ Andrew on 0419 444 620
St Albans Senior Citizens
St Albans Senior Citizens group meet at the centre on the corner of Alfrieda and William streets in St Albans on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9am to 1.30pm. Annual membership for $10. $1 entry on attendance day.
■ Mary on 0408 396 691
WordPress Course
Learn to create and maintain your own WordPress-based site in Melton South Community Centre’s eight-week Build Your Own Website course from Tuesday, October 18 to Tuesday, December 13. At just $30 or $20 concession, this is an affordable education opportunity for anyone wanting to learn skills for the workplace, a business or their own personal use.
■ 9746 8576
Garment Course
Discover the joys of creating your own garments and household items in Melton South Community Centre’s eight-week sewing courses. Learn the basics of machine and hand stitching in Intro to Sewing, build on your basic skills in Intermediate, or work independently on your own project in Advanced. BYO working sewing machine – other requirements discussed on enrolment. $30 or $20 concession.
■ 9747 8576
Online Course
Learn the essentials of building your own online business in Melton South Community Centre’s eight-week Start Your Business Online course. Ideal for new businesses or existing businesses wanting to expand online, students will learn about website creation, laws and regulations, social media and much more. $30 or $20 concession.
■ 9747 8576
Eynesbury Heritage Trail
Eynesbury Heritage Trail junior parkrun takes place at the Eynesbury Heritage Trail at 479 Eynesbury Rd in Eynesbury (next to the Discovery Centre) every Sunday at 8am. Free.
Melton Community Centre
Course enrolments are now open at the Melton South Community Centre at 41 Exford Road in Melton South.
■ www.meltonsouth.org.au, 9747 8576 or msccentr@bigpond.net.au
Melton Men’s Group
Melton Men’s Group meets every Thursday from 5pm to 8pm at The Gap on Graham at 5 Graham Street in Melton. Focusing on senior men’s mental and physical wellbeing. The group invites new members to come for a cuppa and a chat, listen to guest speakers and participate in activities including carpet bowls, pool or table tennis.
■ meltonmensgroup.home.blog
