Monash Youth Services

This week, we gather to reflect, learn, and take meaningful steps towards reconciliation with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Encouraging community to express their connection to land, water, and sky through writing or drawing.

It’s been an incredible week celebrating IDAHOBIT Day!
Did you know that 86% of LGBTIQA+ young people told Minus18 that seeing someone wearing rainbow makes them feel safer? This year, we stood alongside headspace Syndal and joined local schools with the motto “Wear a Rainbow or Give a Rainbow .” 🌈

Volunteering isn’t just about helping out — it’s about building skills, making friends, and being part of something bigger! 💛

This National Volunteering Week, read about Clayton Festival and see how young people helped bring a community event to life, link below. 👇
https://www.monashyouth.org.au/News/Clayton-Festival-2026

Do you know someone aged 8 – 14, who contributes to their local community and deserves to be recognised?
The Sir John Monash Young Leader Award nominations close next Monday 11 May. Time is running out, so check out the link for all the details and get nominating!
https://www.monash.vic.gov.au/Community/Awards/Sir-John-Monash-Awards

Our young people were busy crafting beautiful cards and origami to brighten someone's day for . 💌✨
A small gesture can start a massive ripple effect of positivity.
Feel free to drop in to Youth Services and take a crafted item.
Have you performed an act of kindness this week? Drop a comment and tell us how you are spreading positivity! 👇✨

This Saturday is Anzac Day, a time for us to recognise the more than 2 million men and women who have served Australia in conflicts, wars and peace operations since 1914. There are three dawn services in Monash organised by local Returned Services League branches.

Clayton: at the Cenotaph in the RSL Memorial and Remembrance Space on the corner of Carinish Road and Kanooka Grove at 6am.

Glen Waverley: at the Cenotaph on Springvale Road outside Central Reserve at 6am.

Oakleigh: at the Cenotaph on the corner of Drummond Street and Atherton Road at 6am.

🌈💖What a day at the Monash Pride Picnic!
We loved coming together over the weekend to celebrate community, connection and pride. The picnic was full of colour, joy and laughter - and a huge shoutout to the incredible young performers, whose talent and confidence truly shone on the day. 🌟🌈

Thanks to everyone who joined us to celebrate Pride together.

Monash Comic Con is back again in 2026! This event is for young people and families.
With Workshops, Cosplay, VR Headsets, Photo Booth and more!
Saturday 11 April 2026 | 10am-3pm Wheelers Hill Library
For more information click below:

Monash Comic Con Kids of all ages will find something to enjoy at the Monash Comic Con event to be offered by Monash Public Library Service!

🎤Calling all young performers!

If you love being on stage and want future performance opportunities, we want to hear from YOU. This is your moment to step into the spotlight.
https://au.openforms.com/Form/4578ec03-2595-4a80-bfc2-1f9be49293d8