Little long walk
As part of Reconciliation Week, The Little Long Walk will be taking place in Brimbank on Tuesday, May 27, from noon-2pm at Sunvale Park, 20 Neil Street, Sunshine. This community event, inspired by Michael Long’s historic journey, promotes reconciliation, respect, and unity. A Traditional Owner will deliver a Welcome to Country before we begin the walk and undertake cultural activities. Barbecue provided.
■ creative@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Reconciliation Week Storytime
Come together for a special preschool reconciliation week story time at St Albans, Sunshine, Keilor, Deer Park and Sydenham libraries. The story time will be held in St Albans on Monday, May 26, at 10.30am; Sunshine on May 26 at 2pm; Keilor and Deer Park on Wednesday, May 28 at 10.30am; and Sydenham on Friday, May 30 at 10.30am.
■ brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au/
Documentary screening
The Returning Our Ancestors documentary, produced by the Victorian Aboriginal Heritage Council, will screen at the Bowery Theatre, 33 Princess Street, St Albans, on Tuesday, June 3, from 6-7.30pm, as part of National Reconciliation Week. The screening will be followed by a discussion with Uncle Shane Charles.
Disability, Seniors and Carers Expo
The Brimbank Disability, Seniors and Carers Expo is the perfect opportunity for people with a disability, older residents, carers, and their families to connect with service providers and explore a wide range of supports available in Brimbank. It’s on Friday, May 30, from 10am-2pm, at Keilor Basketball & Netball Stadium, Keilor Park Recreation Reserve, Stadium Drive, Keilor Park.
communitysupport@brimbank.vic.gov.au
Winter cello concert
A winter cello concert will be held at Keilor Libary, 704b Old Calder Highway, Keilor, on Thursday, June 5, from 1-2pm.
■ brimbanklibraries.vic.gov.au/
Philately exhibition
Larissa MacFarlane’s exhibition of multi-layered linocuts is dedicated to all things Philatelic, as well as honouring the of Covid-times through a queer disability justice lens. It features stamped postcards, inspired by the patterns found within envelopes that have travelled the world via the Mail-Art tradition. With an installation of 100 origami cranes, the exhibition features postage stamps with reinvented postmarks to highlight contemporary socio-political issues. It is on display at Sunshine Art Spaces Window Gallery, 2 City Place, Sunshine, from June 12-August 7.
Bowery exhibition
As part of Pride 2025, St Albans Community Centre will present a special display celebrating local queer icon Leigh Bowery. Featuring photographs and memorabilia on loan from the Bowery family, the exhibition offers a glimpse into the life and legacy of the Sunshine-born artist who transformed fashion, performance, and queer culture. On show from June 1-30, at 33 Princess Street, St Albans, from 9am-5pm daily. Free entry.
Over 50’s club
The Keilor Over 50’s Recreation Club meets at Kealba Hall, 24 McShane Drive, Kealba, on Tuesdays, from 10am-3pm, and Wednesdays, from 7-10pm. Have a coffee and a chat, play social table tennis, pool and card games, go on organised outings and enjoy barbecues. First two visits are free then annual membership fees apply.
■ Graeme, 0404 809 640, keilorover50@gmail.com, www.keilorover50.com.au
Keilor Park Tennis Club social night
Join the club on Monday nights for a free social hit and get to know other club members. All levels are welcome. Female players are also required for Thursday competition from 10am to 2pm and also for the B grade mixed team on Wednesday, 7pm to 9pm.
Brimbank Book Group
Be inspired by thought-provoking books with a group of like-minded, literary fans with our Brimbank Book Group. All welcomed. This group, for adults, meets on the first Monday of the month, from 2-3 pm, at Deer Park Library. Bookings are not essential, but please feel free to register your interest if you’d like to receive a reminder email.
Create & Chat
Dig out your craft projects and get inspiration from fellow like-minded crafters with the Create & Chat sessions at Sunshine Library, from 10-11am, on the first Tuesday of every month. All skill levels are welcome.
Women working together
A program connecting women aged 50 and above and in need of assistance, with mentors and mentees. Open to women across the western suburbs, including Brimbank.
■ 9655 2131, EmploymentSupport@cotavic.org.au, or cotavic.org.au/our-programs/employment-support/
National seniors meeting
On the first Wednesday of every month at 1.30pm, the metro west branch of national seniors meets at the Deer Park Club, with meals available to purchase. The group also holds lunches on different Fridays each month, as well as activities such as theatre visits, bus trips and more.
■ 0425 713 004, or lesley1.collins@outlook.com
Learn to Relax Group
IPC Health’s Living Well team is running a free Learn to Relax Group at IPC Health Deer Park, 106 Station Road, every Tuesday at 11am. This group is for people over 18 years who are interested in learning how to relax and finding ways to effectively manage their stress. Registration is required to attend this group.
■ livingwell@ipchealth.com.au, or 1300 472 432
Card games
Love playing the card game 500? Card games are played every Monday, from 7-10pm, at the Sunshine RSL offices, 99 Dickson Street, Sunshine.
■Leisa, 0425 768 808
Keilor Day View Club
The Keilor Day View Club meets at 11am on the first Thursday of each month at Green Gully Soccer Club, Green Gully Reserve, Club House Place, Keilor Downs. The club is inviting locals to come along and enjoy a meal and fun with a friendly group of ladies.
■Robyn, 0425 387 880
St Albans senior citizens
St Albans Senior Citizens group meet at the centre at the corner of Alfrieda and William streets, St Albans, on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9am-2pm. Annual membership: $10. Cost: $1 entry on attendance day.
■Roma, 0435 991 064
Caroline Springs Rotary
The Rotary Club of Caroline Springs is inviting new guests to join its meetings in person or via Zoom. Meetings are held every Wednesday at the Western Emergency Relief Network in Ravenhall, from 7pm.
■rotarycarolinesprings@gmail.com
