Banyule Youth Services

02/09/2026

This week’s Friday Night Drop-In, Mitch and Rob are at Jets to help get any muso jamming in our studios! To book a space, text 0427 833 321 to secure your spot!

As well as music studio spaces, we’ve got free food, games (video and board) and arts+crafts for days!

Drop-In every Friday, 3:30pm-6:30pm at Jets Studios
2/24 The Concord, Bundoora 3083

01/09/2026

It’s officially YouthFest Month!! 🎉

CATCH Mark and Mahamed at the Banyule Youth and SALDHIG tents this year (No trust falls will be performed)

YouthFest 2026 - Sunday, September 20th
12:00pm - 5:00pm

31/08/2026

YOUTHFEST GIVEAWAY TIME!

We’re giving away 2 vouchers for YouthFest!
Tag a friend to go in the draw to win either a $20.00- Food Truck Voucher or a $20.00- MarketSpace voucher to use on the day at any of our food/market vendors!!

YouthFest 2026 - Sunday, September 20th
12:00pm - 5:00pm

26/08/2026

This YouthFest, come support our local young Marketspacers! With plenty of arts, wares and crafts to purchase, we thought we’d highlight a few from our MarketSpace promo night last Tuesday! 🎨🧶

YouthFest 2026 - Sunday, September 20th
12:00pm - 5:00pm


Sami’s Crafts Melbourne is in attendance this YouthFest! Providing polymer clay jewellery, magnets, trinkets, figurines and paintings!

୨⎯ Oly ⎯୧ creates and sells clay keychains and trinkets alongside digital art prints and badges, specialising in fantasy and circus related art.

purpose00_etsy creates upcycled jewellery and jewellery accessories from broken and scrap pieces to make sure nothing goes to waste!

Rylie designs and makes handmade badges, bookmarks, keychains, brackets stickers and their own comics!

Lizzie Hall focuses on producing stylised live portraits, original paintings and prints of her pieces!

TiE-DyE-BoNeS uses various types of inks to create cards, paintings, drawings and photo prints!

Triple A Crafts create 3D Printed toys, stickers, sewn bookmarks and handmade goods including lavender bags!

Cohen Tadday creates high quality 3D printed fidget toys and key chains from biodegradable cornstarch-based plastic!

24/08/2026

T-MINUS 3 WEEKS UNTIL YOUTHFEST!

The Offical YouthFest 2026 Map is now live! Watch this space for upcoming announcements for Workshops, performers and Marketspace holders!

For more info including our sensory map - head to the YouthFest link in our bio

YouthFest 2026 - Sunday, September 20th
12:00pm - 5:00pm

24/08/2026

This Thursday Banyule City Council are hosting the Careers in Healthcare Expo! Giving all participants an opportunity to explore careers in the health and community services sectors!

Find your next career at our free expo!

The Careers in Healthcare Expo, proudly supported by Austin Health is your chance to discover opportunities across the growing healthcare sector ⚕️

📅 Thursday 27 August
🕑 9.30am – 2.30pm
📍 The Centre Ivanhoe

Whether you’re starting your career in healthcare, looking for a change or re-entering the workforce there is something for everyone. Come along to:
👩‍⚕️ meet healthcare professionals, providers and employers
🎓 learn about training and education pathways and requirements
🏥 discover opportunities like aged care, youth services, mental health, nursing, allied health, support services and much more!

Find out more and register: banyule.vic.gov.au/HealthcareExpo

21/08/2026

The Banyule Youth tents and spaces make their return this year at YouthFest 2026!

Swipe to explore the difference areas such as MarketSpace, Have Your Say and the new Low Sensory Tent!



The Marketspace at YouthFest features over 20 stalls run by young artists, makers and small businesses. Browse handmade jewellery, artwork, stickers, ceramics, bath bombs, crochet creations, 3D printed products, fidget toys, prints, gifts and more.
Every stall is run by a young person sharing their creativity, skills and interests with the community. Come explore the Marketspace, meet the makers and support local young people at YouthFest 2026. 🧶💎

Come along and celebrate culture at the SALDHIG Tent! Enjoy engaging cultural displays, inspiring videos, and authentic Somali tea and treats at our welcoming Somali Café. Learn about the exciting programs and opportunities supporting culturally diverse young people in Banyule. 🎉

This year in the First Nations tent we have The Koori Way coming along with their “Flip the Vape” campaign. We will also be having 2 craft activities being etched boomerangs & Symbol painting on pots with native flowers! 🎨 🌷

Love free glitter, hair feathers, stickers, badges and more?! We’ve got you covered at the Rainbow Space tent at YouthFest!! 🌈✨🎉

Head to the Have your Say space this YouthFest to speak on issues that matter to Young People in Banyule! Each vote and interview gets you a chance to enter our lucky dip and a free slushie/popcorn from the Banyule Youth Tent which is stock with merch and learn more about what we have on offer!! 🗣️ 🎟️

The Nest at YouthFest is located in the Macleod Community Hall and is YouthFest’s dedicated indoor hangout space. Activities will be hosted by partners including headspace Greensborough , FaPMI Austin Health and Yarra Plenty Regional Library .
The Nest will also feature YouthFest’s first art exhibition, showcasing artwork by young people from Banyule, as well as acoustic performances throughout the day. There will be periods without live music throughout the program.
Mobile phone and wheelchair charging will also be available. 🔋 🫟

The Low Sensory Tent is the YouthFest quiet zone - It

20/08/2026

Banyule Youth’s September/October School Holiday events are now live! 🎉
With offerings for young people aged 8-25, we’ve got you covered across this break!
To book, head to banyuleyouth.com/schoolholidays or head to the What’s On Link in our bio to secure your spots 🎟️

19/08/2026

FRIDAY NIGHT DROP-IN THIS WEEK!

The amazing Jack will be running DnD sessions as DM this Friday night at Jets!

On top of DnD, we have free food, games (video and board), rehearsal spaces for the musos and arts+crafts for days! To book a rehearsal space, contact Lisa on 0427 833 321!

3:30pm-6:30pm at Jets Studios
2/24 The Concord, Bundoora 3083

13/08/2026

FRIDAY NIGHT DROP-IN THIS WEEK!

Our favourite Street Art Facilitator Seb is here to answer all questions art, murals and more!

Don’t forget we have free food, games (video and board), rehearsal spaces for the musos and arts+crafts for days!

3:30pm-6:30pm at Jets Studios
2/24 The Concord, Bundoora 3083