Be in the Know

18/11/2024

The Greater Dandenong Youth Services have opened registrations for their January School Holidays activities!
Visit https://youth.greaterdandenong.vic.gov.au/programs/holiday-activities to register your interest now!!
*Some activities may have a low cost to participate*

29/10/2024

The Greater Dandenong Youth Services Holiday Activities Commitee is open for expressions of interest!

HAC is a four-week introductory leadership program designed to provide young people with the opportunity to:
• Collaborate on designing fun, creative, engaging, and healthy school holiday activities
• Develop and gain leadership skills
• Create new friendships
• Build confidence
• Step into the role of Peer Leader during the holiday activities and attend for free!

Program Details:
• Dates: Every Tuesday from 12th November – 3rd December
• Time: 4:30pm – 6:30pm
• Ages: 12-16 years
• Cost: Free

Located at 39 Clow St, Dandenong

Submit your interest here:

Develop leadership skills while helping to plan a series of fun activities for the School Holidays

14/10/2024

Are you interested in leadership and volunteering opportunities?
The 2025 Peer Leadership Program is open for expressions of interest now!
By getting involved, you will be a part of creating a positive impact for you and other young people in the community, and have the opportunity to meet new people and gain positive life skills 😄

08/10/2024

October 10th is World Mental Health Day!
This calendar has some great mindfulness activities and tips that you can follow every day for the month (or every month!) to help improve your health and wellbeing 🙂

26/09/2024

Monash Health Youth and Family are hosting a Sleep Group, which is going to be running very soon! If you are interested in this special opportunity, please contact the Youth Team on 0434 601 300 as soon as possible. Applications close on Wednesday the 2nd of October!

26/09/2024

Here's an opportunity located in Ringwood, called Stand Tall! It's a free program which spans across six sessions, that have activities revolving around connection building, building confidence and finding your true self! Boys in Year 8 and 9 are eligible to join, register your interest via the QR code if this sounds like it is for you!

24/09/2024

School holidays are here and have some great activities happening!

Dandy's Got Talent is on tomorrow and will showcase some amazing young performers from Greater Dandenong.

Located at The Castle, 61 Princes Highway, Dandenong, for just $5 entry, enjoy an exciting afternoon of live performances featuring singers, dancers and bands, a DJ set, a chill space with games and fidget toys, raffle prizes, a photobooth for you to snap fun moments with friends and tasty snacks including a sausage sizzle, popcorn and beverages.
Doors open at 2:30pm, the event will run until 7pm

21/05/2024

Just Move!

This week is Exercise Right Week, which runs from 20 to 26 May. With the message ‘Just move!’, the campaign is an annual reminder for you, your colleagues and your loved ones to lead more active lifestyles and exercise right for your bodies.

Did you know that moving for 30 minutes a day can make a world of difference to your health and wellbeing? Whether you’re suffering from an injury, battling an illness, or just want to up your fitness game, engaging in exercise can improve your physical health and mental wellbeing. Exercise can also be a vehicle for social connection and community culture.

Let's Move!💪

16/05/2024

International Day against Homophobia, Biphobia, Intersexphobia and Transphobia (IDAHOBIT) is acknowledged every 17 May. It is an occasion for all people to celebrate the progress we have made while also raising awareness for the discrimination, violence, and challenges that LGBTIQA+ people still face today.

07/05/2024

April is Autism Month, and at Monash Health, we’re encouraging a shift in the conversation from mere autism awareness to complete autism acceptance across our health service and community.

26/04/2024