Yarra Ranges Youth

🎵🌱⭐ Applications are OPEN for Defrosted Events! Hurry - applications close 31 July! ⭐🌱🎵

Join our incredible crew of young people and make the events that you want to see happen, happen!

Want to help us put on a mini Comic Con? 👀
Do you have ideas for events, gigs, markets?🎈
Do you want the chance to put those ideas into action? 💪
Do you want to meet likeminded people and learn the skills to make this happen for young people in the Yarra Ranges? 🍃

APPLY to join the Defrosted Crew via the link in our bio! 🔗

WHERE: Belgrave Library
WHEN: Every second Thursday, 4.15-6pm
WHO: Young people aged 14-25

🚗 Can’t get to Belgrave? We’ll drive you! The Youth Team van will be offering rides from Lilydale to Belgrave, and back again after the group. 🚗

Defrosted is a free event management program for people aged 14-25 who are looking to contribute to the Hills community by planning & running live music and cultural events throughout the year. As part of the program, you will get practical (and professionally supported) experience organising events (booking performers, promotion, risk management, etc) & staffing them too (initial set up/pack down, engagement, stage management, etc)!

It was fantastic to see so many people at the Yarra Ranges Volunteer Expo! 🙂

More than 200 community members joined us at the Civic Centre to connect with 30 local organisations and discover the many ways they can get involved in their community.

From children's programs and youth initiatives to environmental groups and community resilience organisations, there was something for everyone to explore.

A huge thank you to all the organisations, volunteers and community members who helped make the day such a success. Your passion, knowledge and willingness to connect with others showcased the incredible volunteer spirit that exists across Yarra Ranges.

🌐 If you missed the Expo, there are still plenty of other opportunities to get involved and make a difference in the community. Visit our website to discover where you can volunteer: https://www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au/Our-services/Health-and-wellbeing/Volunteer