A joint initiative between local police, council and community groups, the Brimbank Blue Light Disco event was hoping to dazzle attendees after its decade-long return, instead it is now at risk of being canned unless ticket sales pick up.
Aimed at students from grade 4 to 6, the night is designed to encourage kids to get out and enjoy themselves in a fun, safe environment with police and volunteers supporting them throughout the event.
Brimbank neighbourhood policing co-ordinator Matt Mudie said the disco initiative was a great way to offer something for kids in the area to do.
“We hear that kids are bored so this is a chance to have a bit of fun with their mates, dance for a few hours and just enjoy,” he said.
Leading Senior Constable Mudie said the event had a number of benefits for the kids involved.
“It’s a really important event for young people especially because it gets them out of the house and interacting with other kids,” he said.
Despite the fun-time on offer, ticket sales have been low and if they don’t pick up in the next couple of days the event won’t go ahead.
“For us as a committee that would be really disappointing, and I just think the community will miss out so we hope it goes ahead,” Leading Senior Constable Mudie said.
“Even the money we raise from the tickets will go back to supporting the youth in Brimbank.”
The Brimbank Blue Light Disco will kick off on March 28, from 6 to 8 pm.
Details: www.facebook.com/brimbankbluelight/
Prealene Khera
