Knox Youth Services

15/06/2026

Our friends over at Your Library have some fantastic ways to celebrate Refugee Week 2026. Check out what's going on 😁

🕊️ Celebrate Refugee Week at Your Library!
14-20 June 2026.

This year's theme marks the milestone of one million refugees welcomed to Australia.

Join us as we share stories of strength, resilience, and community through these special events:
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📖 Rebirth: Meet the Author, Antoun Issa
Discover the power of hope with journalist Antoun Issa as he discusses Rebirth, his mother’s true story of love, migration, and survival during the Lebanese civil war.

🗓️ Tue 16 June, 6:00PM - 7:00PM
📍 Realm Library, Ringwood Town Square,
179 Maroondah Hwy, Ringwood
🎟️ FREE - Bookings required
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🌱 Gully Gardeners: Native Seed Potting
Join us at the Gully for a special hands‑on gardening session in celebration of Refugee Week. Together, we’ll pot native flower seeds and reflect on the strength that comes from plan

🗓️ Wed 17 June, 10:00AM - 4:00PM
📍 Ferntree Gully Library
1010 Burwood Hwy, Ferntree Gully
🎟️ FREE - No need to book!
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🥘Colombian Food Demonstration with Donde Mama
Join us for a relaxed cooking demonstration as Mama prepares traditional Colombian arepas and shares the stories and traditions behind this much‑loved dish.

🗓️ Wed 17 June, 1:00PM - 2:00PM
📍 Rowville Library
Stud Park Shopping Centre, Stud Rd, Rowville
💰 Cost $5 - Bookings required
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🎎 From Fabric to Folklore: Southern Iranian Dolls
Craft beautiful, heritage-rich, Southern Iranian dolls using sustainable leftover fabrics, with Golshah Niknam, author of Local Dolls of Hormozgan. Enjoy Persian sweets, drinks, and a chat afterwards.

🗓️ Sat 20 June, 10:30AM - 12:00PM
📍 Knox Library | Ngarrgoo
Westfield Knox, 425 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South
🎟️ FREE - Booked out (Join waitlist)
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🎬 Zero Year: Documentary Screening, Q&A & Kurdish Food Tasting
Zero Year follows Nahro, a Kurdish fighter-turned-artist, through war and exile to Australian resettlement. This moving documentary explores resilience, tragic loss, and human connection. After the film, enjoy Kurdish Dolma and a chat

🗓️ Sat 20 June, 12:00PM - 1:30PM
📍 Knox Library | Ngarrgoo
Westfield Knox, 425 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South
🎟️ FREE - Bookings required
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🌳 Peace Tree Installation
Contribute to our “Peace Tree” this Refugee Week. Write your hopes for
peace on leaf-shaped cards and hang them on our communal installation, creating a living artwork of collective intention.

🗓️ Throughout Refugee Week
📍 Knox Library | Ngarrgoo
Westfield Knox, 425 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South
🎟️ FREE - Bookings not required
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🔗 Find out more and secure your spot here:
https://tinyurl.com/ydsu9z6c

12/06/2026

Have a song bursting to get out of your head? Learn the building blocks of songwriting from a professional music producer and get that banger out on paper🤘

AND you’ll have the opportunity to test your new song out at Hive Unplugged!

For more information and to register, click the link below 👇
https://tix.yt/LTZ

[ID: Close up of notebook and pencil sitting on an acoustic guitar.]

11/06/2026

Are you aged 12–15 and looking for a place to hang out, meet new people and have fun?

The Forge is a free social group by Knox Youth Services where young men can connect in a safe, welcoming and supportive space while taking part in activities like games, sport, table tennis, video games, group challenges and more.

Whether you’re looking to make new friends, try something new or just chill after school, The Forge is a great place to connect with others and have a good time. Snacks and drinks provided!

Meetings are held weekly on Tuesdays from 4:00pm–5:30pm. Registration is required.

For more information contact Luis in Youth Services at [email protected].

09/06/2026

Are you aged 10–25 and keen to try Dungeons & Dragons but aren't sure where to start? We’ve got you covered! We’re running two beginner-friendly sessions designed to introduce the basics of D&D and guide participants through creating their own fun and unique character.

When: Thursday 18 June & Thursday 25 June

Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm

Where: Youth Hive @ Knox Library, 425 Burwood Hwy, Wantirna South 3152

If you are interested in attending, send us a DM or contact Knox Youth Services on [email protected] by Monday 15 June.

08/06/2026

Knox Youth Services and the Youth Hive @ Knox Library will be closed for the public holiday today, Monday 8 June 2026.

We’ll be back tomorrow at the Youth Hive from 2-5pm. Or in the Council offices from 9am. You can contact us then by 📱 9298 8000 or 📧 [email protected]

For more information about the Youth Hive, click the link below 👇
https://knox.vic.gov.au/youthhive

For after hours support you can contact:
Lifeline 13 11 14
Kids helpline 1800 551 800
Su***de helpline 1300 651 251
1800RESPECT 1800 737 732
13YARN 13 92 76

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01/06/2026

Are you looking for some fun (and free!) stuff to do these Winter holidays? ❄️

Check out Knox Youth Service’s holiday program - there’s heaps of activities on offer to keep you entertained 😆

✂️Crafternoon
🎅Christmas casual job assistance
🎲Dungeons & Dragons
🎤Song writing
🐕RSPCA Pet workshop
🀄Mahjong
🎵Hive Unplugged

For more information and to register, click the link below 👇
www.knox.vic.gov.au/SchoolHolidays

26/05/2026

Today is the start of National Reconciliation Week 2026 and this years theme is All In, a call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day.

Reconciliation Australia turns 25 this year, and it's a reminder that there's still work to do by us all.

This years feature artwork is by acclaimed artist and Gumbaynggirr Bundjalung man Otis Hope Carey, titled Gaagal.

[ID: Pink poster promoting National Reconciliation Week 2026, featuring bold “ALL IN for Reconciliation” text with colourful patterned border elements.]

25/05/2026

Great news! Our friends at ACD - Advocating for children with disability are running their popular FREE workshop, Successful Secondary Years, again in June 🌟

If your child with disability is in Years 7 or above, then don’t miss out 🤗

Join online and get current information to help you to support your child through secondary school.

You’ll learn about reasonable adjustments at secondary school, social connections and wellbeing, how best to communicate with the school, and how to support your child to self-advocate.

Places fill quickly, so register today 👇

Learn about the processes in secondary school and what reasonable adjustments can look like. Find out how to work with your child's school to support your child’s learning, social connections and well-being.This workshop is for parents and carers of children with disability who want to support the...

22/05/2026

Thinking about getting a job in a pub, bar or bottleshop? 🍻 In Victoria, you’ll need to complete a Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) course approved by Liquor Control Victoria (LCV) before you can legally serve or sell alcohol at some venues.

Heads up: not all courses are legit! Make sure you choose a provider that offers accredited training so you don’t get caught out!

For more information go to liquor.vic.gov.au or search 'LCA approved RSA course providers'

20/05/2026

If you couldn't tell, we love bees! And World Bee Day is today 💛 Bees have a great work ethic: A single European honey bee (Apis mellifera) will typically visit about 7,000 flowers a day🌼 Now that's what you call a busy bee🐝

Our Youth Hive @ Knox Library is the perfect place to study or hangout between the busyness of life. Come say hi 2pm-5pm Monday to Friday 👋

[ID: A close up image of a bee perched on a yellow petal. White text reads "World bee day. 20 May Australia".