Youth careers expo
A free careers expo for young people (15-24) looking to land their first job will be held at Visy Cares Hub, 80b Harvester Road, Sunshine, from Thursday, July 10, 11am-3pm. Meet with friendly employers, find out how to land your dream job and get involved in activities that will get you ready for your first day at work. Free entry, lunch, coffee and exciting prizes. Enhance your resume writing and interview skills.
■ enquiries@youthprojects.org.au
Boomerang art
Visit Cairnlea library on July 9 to mark NAIDOC Week 2025. learn about Aboriginal culture and paint your own boomerang in this fun, creative workshop. Session could get messy, please bring your own art smock. This session is for children aged 5-12 years. All material supplied. Parent/guardian supervision is required throughout the whole session. From noon-1pm, at 59 Carmody Drive, Cairnlea.
■ https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1409009
Blue Light Disco
Calling all superheroes and masked crusaders of Brimbank. Come and dance with us at our upcoming Blue Light Disco. Prizes for best costume, best dancer and more. Bring your friends and make some new ones on the dancefloor. This event is for primary school-aged children in grades 3-6. Cost:$10. At St Albans Community Centre, 33 Princess Street, St Albans, on August 1, from 6-8pm. Bookings essential.
■ thebrimbankmeltonbluelight@gmail.com
Westside wanderers
Take mouth-watering walking food tour in the heart of Sunshine. This 2.5-hour guided experience blends food, culture, and local storytelling across a compact 1km, fully accessible route – perfect for both curious locals and adventurous food lovers. Includes three courses across three beloved local eateries, two immersive visits to local grocery stores, live entertainment, tastings, giveaways, and a special Sunshine keepsake. On August 9, noon-2.30pm. Cost: $99 Bookings required.
■ https://events.brimbank.vic.gov.au/westside-wanders-sunshine-2025/
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.
■ creativebrimbank.com.au/
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.
■ keilorparktennis@gmail.com
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.
■ library@brimbank.vic.gov.au
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.
■ library@brimbank.vic.gov.au
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
Alcoholics Anonymous
Meeting every Wednesday from 7 to 8.30pm at the Westvale Community Centre, 45 Kings Road, Kings Park. Tea and coffee supplied.
■ 0411 126 721
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
