Mount Alexander Shire Council Youth

27/10/2026

📢 Free Parent Talk: Teens’ Emotions & How to Work With Them

Adolescence can be challenging for both young people and their parents. Join Community Health Nurse Bron Grieve for an informative session on understanding teen emotions and developing practical communication strategies to support your teenager.

📅 Thursday 12 November 2026
🕠 5.30pm - 7.00pm
📍 Castlemaine Library
✅ Free event

Bookings: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/teens-emotions-and-how-to-work-with-them-tickets-1996956243882

Presented by Bron Grieve in partnership with Mount Alexander Shire Council and Castlemaine Library.

Explore how to support your teen’s unique emotional needs.

20/10/2026

As part of Council's summer preparedness event series, we're delivering a supportive sessions for parents and carers, delivered by a psychologist ❤️
Come along for calm, practical, evidence based guidance to help families prepare for the upcoming summer heatwaves and bushfire season.
There will be separate supervised children’s activities and light catering.
Details 👇
Harcourt
When: Wednesday 4 November, 5pm
Where: Harcourt Valley Primary School
Chewton
When: Wednesday 11 November, 6pm
Where: Chewton Primary School
Campbells Creek
When: Wednesday 18 November, 6pm
Where: Campbells Creek Primary School
Castlemaine
When: Friday 20 November, 10.30am
Where: Castlemaine Community House
More details at https://shape.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/bushfire-recovery-hub/summer-readiness-parent-information-nights?fbclid=IwY2xjawVDjPhleHRuA2FlbQIxMABwZG9mAWJyaWQRMUJKVnN0ZzB5aHZ3Y0hBYlZzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEepsccH82WJrnH_mxq4e6BxFQ0VL-KlCtB5MHrpCPZoaG14OYmG0ot4NdUpQg_aem_bOFILz_VMy3H_F85Q5o0EA

Harcourt Valley Primary School Chewton Primary School Campbells Creek Primary School Winters Flat Primary School - Castlemaine Castlemaine North Primary School RedGum - the Waldorf School of Central Victoria Taradale Primary School Elphinstone Primary School

Supportive sessions for parents and carers, delivered by a child trauma psychologist, with separate supervised children’s activities and light catering. Delivered by Castlemaine Community House and Dhelkaya Health

16/09/2026

🏆 A huge congratulations to Frieda, Thea and Syd for taking out 3rd place at this year's Battle of the Bands!

Stepping onto the stage this year as a three-piece band, Frieda Apolonia , Thea & Syd wowed the judges with their unique blend of folk and indie-pop sounds 🎶

Showcasing an impressive collection of original songs, the trio captivated both the audience and judges 💕

Well done on an incredible performance 🥰

11/09/2026

⭐ Preparing Your Teen for the Social World

As our teens become more independent, they may encounter situations involving drugs, alcohol and va**ng. Feeling prepared to have these conversations can help young people make safer, more informed choices.

Join Community Health Nurse Bron Grieve for a free parent information session exploring practical ways to:

✅ Have open and honest conversations with your teen
✅ Support safe, informed decision-making
✅ Build resilience and confidence
✅ Help young people manage peer pressure in social situations

When: Thursday 15 October 2026, 5.30pm to 7.00pm (arrive from 5.15pm)
Where: Castlemaine Library

This free session is designed for parents and carers of teenagers and will provide evidence-based strategies to support young people as they navigate the social world.

Bookings are essential. Reserve your place here:
https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/preparing-your-teen-for-a-social-world-tickets-1996952750433?aff=oddtdtcreator

For more information, contact Bron Grieve on 0439 187 051 or email [email protected].

Presented in partnership with Mount Alexander Shire Council and Castlemaine Library.

10/09/2026

Missed The Lexies at Battle of the Bands? (We're still crying over here 😭) Well, come see them play this Sunday at the Worn Again Youth Fest for FREE!

The Lexies are a five piece band, based in Castlemaine and have played many awesome gigs around Victoria!
They have written a collection of originals, and each member has different music tastes that they bring together to create a unique sound.

You won't wannt miss this awesome event!! 🎸💗👗👠👛

Swipe for more info or hit the link in our bio ➡️

09/09/2026

Scholarship program open now for students in Mount Alexander Shire!

We are so excited 👏to announce our Scholarship Program 🎓is now open!

Students across the district can now apply for scholarships of up to $5,000 for 2027, more than double the previous scholarship value. The increase recognises the growing financial pressures faced by students and families, particularly in regional areas where further education or training can involve significant travel and accommodation costs.

Applications are now open and available to students from across the Community Bank Maldon & District region, from Bealiba to Taradale and everywhere in between. Scholarships are available for students entering high school, university, TAFE, apprenticeships or traineeships in 2027.

Students and families can find out more and apply through the Community Bank Maldon & District Scholarships website communitybankmaldon.smartygrants.com.au or contact Sophie Guerin on 0478 435 110.

Applications close on 30th November 2026, with successful recipients notified in December and funding provided in January 2027.

Did you know when you bank with us, you're not just opening an account. You are supporting local jobs, strengthening local businesses, supporting programs like this and helping fund community projects, clubs and initiatives that make our region thrive.

Community Bank Maldon & District is proudly community-owned and not-for-profit. That means the profits from your everyday banking are reinvested right here in your local community.

Your community. Your Community Bank.

08/09/2026

Oblong Pear made an impressive debut at this years Battle of the Bands, winning both second place and the people’s choice award! 🎉
Their instrumentation, original songwriting and engaging performance really impressed this years judges as well as audience members 🎻🎹🎸🥁🎤

Congratulations on this exciting achievement and we look forward to whatever Oblong Pear brings us in the future! 💃👏🦒📀

01/09/2026

CONGRATULATIONS TO BATTLE OF THE BANDS 2026 WINNERS....

Grayson and the J-sons!! 🎉🥳🎶

This year, Grayson and the J-son’s hit the battle stage for the first time and won the judges over with their awesome punk/rock style originals and stage presence 💕

Want more? Follow them here 👉 Grayson and the J-son’s ✨️

28/05/2026

Free parent talk at Castlemaine Library on Thursday 18 June.
This session is directed at parents and carers of primary school-aged children.
Nurse Bron will explain how understanding and parenting this age can really set parents up for the next stage of tweens and teens. She will share the most up-to-date statistics and cover puberty, emotions, how parents and carers can support their young person through their friendships and relationships.
Bookings at https://goldfieldslibraries.com/

24/04/2026

Free Youth Photography Workshops

Want to learn about photography, camera basics and what makes a great capture?
Sign up for our free 4-week workshop series with Penny Ryan from

Penny will be leading four hands-on, engaging workshops over May and June, exploring working with available light and practical tips for capturing people, events and life in general!

📸 Monday 11 May, 3.45pm–5.45pm
📸 Monday 18 May, 3.45pm–5.45pm
📸 Monday 25 May, 3.45pm–5.45pm
📸 Monday 1 June, 3.45pm–5.45pm

 
Equipment provided / All abilities encouraged / Ages 14–18 years

 
To book a spot, head to the linktree in our bio or visit our website www.mountalexandershireyouth.com.au
 
For more information, or for support to attend this activity, please contact our Youth Development team.