Young Entrepreneur Summit
Run by young people, for young people, YES (Young Entrepreneur Summit) is a one-day, interactive summit designed to inspire and empower a generation of brave, creative and entrepreneurial young leaders. This particular event has been designed for school students and young adults. Attendees can expect to participate in a variety of engaging activities, including keynote presentations, panel discussions, and interactive group workshops focused on essential life skills such as public speaking, entrepreneurship, networking, financial literacy, ideation, and collaboration and teamwork. It’s on June 25, 9am-2pm, at Lakeside Banquet & Convention Centre, 65 Melton Highway, Taylors Lakes. Bookings required.
■ events.humanitix.com/yes-brimbank
Film screening
Head to the Bowery Theatre on June 27 for a screening of Muslims of Victoria: Stories of Migration, Community, and Homemaking. The film shares the stories of nine Muslim migrants from Albanian, Turkish, Cypriot Turkish, Macedonian, and Bosnian backgrounds and explores their journeys of migration, community-building, identity, faith, and belonging in Victoria. Through their voices, the film fosters a deeper understanding of the rich diversity within the Muslim community and highlights the vital contributions Muslims have made to Victoria’s social, cultural, and economic life. No charge event but bookings are essential.
■ www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1404716
LGBTQIA+ listening posts
This Pride Month, Brimbank council invites LGBTQIA+, trans and gender diverse, and intersex community members to two special listening posts. These sessions are a chance to hear an update on the LGBTQIA+ Action Plan 2024–2028, learn about upcoming events, programs and initiatives, ask questions and provide feedback and connect with likeminded community members. The first listening post is on Thursday, June 19, from 3.30-5pm at St Albans Community Centre. The second one is on Wednesday, June 25, 5.30-7pm at Sydenham Neighbourhood House. Registrations are essential.
■ events.humanitix.com/brimbank-pride-month-lgbtqia-listening-post
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, until 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 until June 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
