North East Metro Connect

07/10/2025

We are excited to invite you to our National Carers Week event this year. We are bringing some delicious morning tea and offering a FREE laughing yoga activity at Belgrave! See more details below.

📍1616/1624 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave VIC 3160 - Belgrave Community Hub
📅Monday 13 October
⏰10am-12pm

❗Please arrive at 9:45am for a 10am start! Event runs between 10am-12pm.
📎RSVP via this link: https://loom.ly/uSrYFBQ

RSVP on Humanitix - Belgrave National Carers Week Morning Tea hosted by North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect. Belgrave Community Hub, 1616/1624 Burwood Hwy, Belgrave VIC 3160, Australia. Monday 13th October 2025. Find event information.

15/09/2025

Spring is here! That means it is GARDENING time! Come join us on 6th October at Ivanhoe Hub to learn more about natural w**d, pest and disease management. Our amazing facilitator, Melissa, will prepare us for this beautiful growing season 🍀

Don't wait any longer, book your spot via the link below:
📎RSVP: https://loom.ly/SjytM1M

RSVP on Humanitix - Flourish - Therapeutic Gardening With Melissa hosted by North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect. North East Metro Connect Ivanhoe Hub , suite 3/50 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe VIC 3079, Australia. Dates from Monday 14th April 2025. Find event information.

10/09/2025

On Wednesday 1st October, North East Metro Connect will be collaborating with Little Dreamers Australia to bring young carers to an inner-city adventure in Melbourne! Fun activities, connections, yummy lunch and a safe space to share your stories!

Activities include mystery games @ The Mystery Rooms Fitzroy and a
3D film @ IMAX.

🔖Suitable for ages 13 - 17
📎For more information and to register your interest: https://loom.ly/jI5uims
✏️Registration will be managed by Little Dreamers

Little Dreamers Australia

Expression of interest on Humanitix - Inner City Adventure - Mystery Room & IMAX (aged 13-17) hosted by North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect. The Mystery Rooms - Melbourne, 303 Napier St, Fitzroy VIC 3065, Australia. Wednesday 1st October 2025. Find event information.

07/09/2025

YouthFest is an annual event that celebrates young people and youth culture, proudly hosted by Banyule Youth Services. The event regularly has several thousand young people attend across the day – including young people who take part as volunteers, performers, and stallholders. North East Metro Connect will be hosting a stall along with Austin FaPMI, Little Dreamers and Satellite Foundation providing fun activities, information and goodies!

YouthFest is an event created by young people, for young people.

This year, YouthFest will be taking place on:
📅Date: Sunday 21 September 2025
⏰Time: 12pm to 5pm
📍Location: Birdwood Avenue, Macleod VIC 3085 (across from Macleod Station)

If you want to find out more or get involved, please contact the Jets Studios team on:

📞Phone: (03) 9098 8000
✉️Email: jets@banyule.vic.gov.au

Banyule Youth Services

05/09/2025

North East Metro Connect will be hosting a stall again at QuestConnect @ Bridge Darebin this month! We will be sharing the space with other services such as Yarra Valley Water, Services Australia and more to provide information and some practical support all in one place!

Come chat with us and find out more!

📅Date: 19th September
⏰Time: 10am-1pm
📍Location: Front Hall, 218 High Street, Preston

❗No registration needed

25/08/2025

✏️Our popular writing workshop with Karen McKnight is continuing in September, and this time we're bringing it to Eltham at the Eltham healthAbility.

This 4-week writing and storytelling workshop has brought many carers together—allowing a safe space for them to share their journeys.

🎉We're excited to connect with new faces in the Nillumbik area, so come along share your story with us!

📎RSVP here: https://loom.ly/yucTV80

RSVP on Humanitix - Therapeutic Creative Writing and Storytelling Workshops - 4 x sessions @ Eltham hosted by North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect. Eltham healthAbility, 917 Main Rd, Eltham VIC 3095, Australia. Dates from Friday 5th September 2025. Find event information.

14/07/2025

It’s important to have the right support, even when you’re caring for someone. Join us for our July "Lunch and Learn" session, where we’ll discuss ageing well, and all of the different supports and programs available!

📅Date & Time: Friday 25 July, 12-2:30pm
📍Location: healthAbility - 917 Main Road, Eltham
✒️We will have experts from Access Health and Community and Nillumbik Council to answer all your questions!

RSVP here: https://loom.ly/CMBAZww

RSVP on Humanitix - Ageing Well - Lunch and Learn hosted by North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect. Eltham healthAbility, 917 Main Rd, Eltham VIC 3095, Australia. Friday 25th July 2025. Find event information.

04/07/2025

Did you know around 25% of families have a parent or caregiver with a mental health concern? If this sounds like your family, we're here to help.

These school holidays, The Austin Health "Families where A Parent has a Mental Illness" program, delivered by North East Metro Connect are offering you a space with games, a creative design station and more.

📍Location: Connect Ivanhoe Hub -Suite 3, 50 Upper Heidelberg Rd Ivanhoe 3079
📅Date & time: Wednesday July 16, 10am – 2:30pm.

💯This is a FREE school holiday event. Come along for FREE gifts and FREE food!

Express interest here: https://loom.ly/7ejOit8

Expression of interest on Humanitix - School Holiday Event! Ages 13-18 approx. hosted by North East Metro Mental Health and Wellbeing Connect. North East Metro Connect Ivanhoe Hub, suite 3/50 Upper Heidelberg Rd, Ivanhoe VIC 3079, Australia. Wednesday 16th July 2025. Find event information.

20/06/2025

✏️Our popular writing workshop with Karen McKnight is back in July, and this time we're bringing it to Ashburton!

This 4-week writing and storytelling workshop has brought many carers together—allowing a safe space for them to share their journeys.

🎉We're excited to connect with new faces in the Boroondara area, so come along share your story with us!

📎RSVP here: https://loom.ly/S25TkSQ

02/06/2025

❄️Don't let the cold weather keep you indoors! There's lots you can do with your garden, even as the weather changes.

On 16 June, we'll be learning worm farming. We'll also explore how to turn waste into soil conditioners, keeping your plants happy and well-fed.

🐛A worm farm is a great addition to your plant or veggie garden! Did you know they can help you to recycle organic waste and turn it into liquid and solid fertilisers? Join us to learn more about these useful little garden friends.

📎RSVP here: https://loom.ly/jmwvPr0

26/05/2025

✏️Our popular writing workshop with Karen McKnight is continuing in June, and this time we're bringing it to Broadmeadows Community Hub!

This 4-week writing and storytelling workshop has brought many carers together—allowing a safe space for them to share their journeys.

🎉We're excited to connect with new faces in the Hume area, so come along share your story with us!

📎RSVP here: https://loom.ly/kRHeVFo

22/05/2025

🖌️May 30 is our next Creative Connections session, where we'll explore strengths and barriers.

The theme for the session is 'Seasons of Change'.

🍂Participants are invited to explore their journey using nature and its seasons as inspiration—embracing self-compassion, and acknowledging their resilience.

🎨Come join us via art and craft to foster acceptance and kindness to yourself.

📎RSVP here: https://loom.ly/q9_D5ps