Merri-bek Youth

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Merri-bek Youth Merri-bek City Council's free service for people aged 12 - 24. Support, programs & events!

We can help with:
Guidance & support
Safe social spaces
Work experience
Leadership & life skills
Health & Wellbeing
& being active in your community. For a full list of our programs visit https://www.merri-bek.vic.gov.au/youth-programs

Call us: 1800 My Youth (1800 699 688), Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm,
Email us: [email protected]
Visit us: Oxygen Youth Space at 4-8 Gaffney Street, Coburg North 3056 Monday to Friday, 9am - 5pm. Getting to Oxygen Youth Space:
Oxygen Youth Space is a 1 minute walk from the #37 tram stop - Gaffney Street/ Sydney Road or a 5 mnute walk from the Batman train station, Upfield line)

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Merri-bek Youth acknowledges the Wurundjeri Woi Wurrung people of the Kulin Nation as the Traditional custodians of the lands and waterways in the area now known as Moreland, and pays respect to their Elders past, present, and emerging, as well as to all First Nations’ communities who significantly contribute to the life of the area.

23/10/2026

TOMORROW. BRUNSWICK. BIG ENERGY. πŸ”₯🌎

Live music 🎡 Dance πŸ’ƒ Food πŸ• Free Henna ✨ Drumming πŸͺ˜Young Makers πŸ–ΌοΈ PLUS FREE FOOD VOUCHERS FOR THE FIRST 50 GUESTS πŸ’₯πŸ’₯

Featuring
shushimajic
ivory
kismetproject1
The Knowing Project
WaffCup
Antonio and Linda Freno
RH Henna Designs
Performing Arts Entertainment

Our Youth Ambassadors have been putting in the work to bring this festival to life, and now it’s time to make it happen ! πŸ’₯

Bring your family, bring your friends and come celebrate the cultures, creativity and people that make our community what it is.

FREE WNTRY. ALL AGES. EVERYONE WELCOME.

22/10/2026

See you all on Saturday! πŸ•Ί

⏰3-6 pm
πŸ“… Saturday 24th October
πŸ“Brunswick Town Hall
πŸ• free food for the first 50 people through the doors!

3 DAYS TO GO! 🌍πŸ”₯The π‘΄π’–π’π’•π’Šπ’„π’–π’π’•π’–π’“π’‚π’ 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑭𝒆𝒔t is almost here, and there’s heaps to look forward to πŸ‘€πŸ‘‡πŸ•πŸ§‡ FOOD BY ANTONIO’S...
20/10/2026

3 DAYS TO GO! 🌍πŸ”₯

The π‘΄π’–π’π’•π’Šπ’„π’–π’π’•π’–π’“π’‚π’ 𝒀𝒐𝒖𝒕𝒉 𝑭𝒆𝒔t is almost here, and there’s heaps to look forward to πŸ‘€πŸ‘‡

πŸ•πŸ§‡ FOOD BY ANTONIO’S PIZZA + WAFFCUP
Pizza, vegan gnocchi, gluten-free mushroom arancini, loaded waffle cups and mini sticks in flavours like Dubai Pistachio, Nutella, Bueno and Biscoff. 🀀
✨ FREE henna by
πŸ₯ Drumming workshops
πŸ›οΈ Young makers market packed with local talent

πŸ”₯Our Merri-bek Youth Ambassadors have been busy planning and organising this whole festival, bringing their ideas to life to create an afternoon celebrating culture, creativity and community πŸ™ŒπŸ’₯

πŸ“… Sat 24 Oct
⏰ 3–6pm
πŸ“ Brunswick Town Hall

FREE ENTRY. ALL AGES. EVERYONE WELCOME.
See you there! πŸ’—

20/10/2026

FAWKNER FASTBREAK IS NOW ON TWICE A WEEK! πŸ€ ⚽️πŸ₯…πŸΈ

You asked, we delivered! Fawkner Fastbreak is now on Tuesdays and Thursdays.

3-5pm
Tuesdays and Thursdays during the school term.
Fawkner Communtiy Sports Hall
Free for young people aged 12-18

🌍 BIG CULTURE. BIG CREATIVITY. BIG ENERGY.Merri-bek, you’re invited! πŸŽ‰Join us for the very first Multicultural Youth Fes...
19/10/2026

🌍 BIG CULTURE. BIG CREATIVITY. BIG ENERGY.
Merri-bek, you’re invited! πŸŽ‰

Join us for the very first Multicultural Youth Festival, a free afternoon packed with live music, cultural dance performances, delicious food, a young makers market and free activities.
Bring your friends, bring the family and celebrate the cultures and creativity that make our community special. πŸ’›

πŸ“… Saturday 24 October, 3–6pm
πŸ“ Brunswick Town Hall
✨ FREE ENTRY
🎢 ALL AGES
🌏 EVERYONE WELCOME

Planned and powered by young people. Made for everyone.

🌍 BIG CULTURE. BIG CREATIVITY. BIG ENERGY. THIS WEEKEND.Merri-bek, you’re invited! πŸŽ‰Join us for the very first Multicult...
19/10/2026

🌍 BIG CULTURE. BIG CREATIVITY. BIG ENERGY. THIS WEEKEND.

Merri-bek, you’re invited! πŸŽ‰

Join us for the very first Multicultural Youth Festival, a free afternoon packed with live music, cultural dance performances, delicious food, a makers market, and free activities.

Bring your friends, bring the family, and celebrate the cultures and creativity that make our community special πŸ’›

πŸ“… Saturday 24 October, 3–6pm
πŸ“ Brunswick Town Hall

✨ FREE ENTRY
🎢 ALL AGES
🌏 EVERYONE WELCOME

Planned and powered by young people. Made for everyone.

THE MOVES. THE MUSIC. THE ENERGY πŸ’ƒ πŸ”₯ Catch the Victorian Blacksea Turkish Cultural Association and Sounds of Polynesia b...
19/10/2026

THE MOVES. THE MUSIC. THE ENERGY πŸ’ƒ πŸ”₯

Catch the Victorian Blacksea Turkish Cultural Association and Sounds of Polynesia bringing some incredible performances to the festival!

5 days to go! You do not want to miss this one 🌎

Spotted in the wild πŸ‘€9 days to go and things are getting REAL! Saturday 24 October Brunswick Town Hall FREE ENTRY | ALL...
14/10/2026

Spotted in the wild πŸ‘€

9 days to go and things are getting REAL!

Saturday 24 October
Brunswick Town Hall

FREE ENTRY | ALL AGES WELCOME

See you there πŸ’›

πŸ₯Š NEW! Free girls-only boxing classes in Fawkner!Looking for something fun and active to do after school? Come give our ...
14/10/2026

πŸ₯Š NEW! Free girls-only boxing classes in Fawkner!

Looking for something fun and active to do after school? Come give our new girls-only boxing classes a go!

Learn boxing skills, get a good workout, build confidence, and meet new people with professional boxing coach Stephanie Mfongwot.

Classes are held in a private, girls-only space, so you can feel comfortable, have fun, and learn at your own pace.

πŸ“ Fawkner Community Sports Hall
πŸ“… Wednesdays, 5–6pm (during school term)
πŸ‘§ Girls and young women aged 12–24
🎟️ Completely FREE!

Spots are limited, so make sure you book in at https://bit.ly/4yQgCi7

Address

4-8 Gaffney Street
Melbourne, VIC
3058

Telephone

+611800699688

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