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Raising Body Kind Teens
Delivered by the experts at Butterfly Foundation, this 75-minute webinar aimed at parents of teens provides practical strategies for reducing the focus on appearance and body comparisons, increasing self-compassion and body appreciation, supporting healthy attitudes towards eating and movement in teens, responding to negative self-talk and appearance-related teasing, and what to do if you are concerned.
Date: Thursday, 9 April 2026
Time: 7pm – 8.15pm (AEST), plus question time
Via Zoom: Time limited recording available
Register Here: Event Details
Cost: $15
Dental Health
We want all students to get the most out of school. Tooth decay can get in the way of learning. It can be painful and affect sleep and concentration. It is important to help children and young adults keep their mouth healthy and decay-free. Regular dental checks help spot and treat any problems early.
At Barwon Health all children aged zero to 18 years are eligible for FREE dental care!
You can contact any of the following services to make an appointment:
- Barwon Health North Phone: 03 4215 7240
- Belmont Community Health Centre Phone: 03 4215 6972
- Newcomb Community Health Centre Phone: 03 4215 7620
- Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Phone: 5277 2038 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders only)
For more information on Oral health for children and teenagers | Better Health Channel
Food 4 Future at the library these April school holidays
Food 4 Future brings young people together for free workshops on food and life skills like meal planning, budgeting, shopping, and cooking.
Participants also complete a TAFE food handling certificate to boost their employability.
- Free to attend
- For those aged 15-24
- Food and snacks provided
- Take home a prepared meal, a basic kitchen kit, and a fresh veggie box!
Running at Corio, Newcomb, Colac, Boronggook Drysdale libraries in the April school holidays. Limited spots available – bookings essential.
Register here: Events - Geelong Regional Libraries
Youth Off The Streets - National Scholarship Program
Youth Off The Streets is a not-for-profit youth services organisation that supports 12 - 24-year-olds experiencing or at risk of homelessness and complex disadvantage.
Every year, over 25 young people throughout Australia are awarded Youth Off The Streets scholarships valued at $6,000 to pursue further education or training, and work towards a positive future.
Nominations close at 4:00pm on Friday 15 May 2026.
Legal Link Up Youth Survey
The Legal Link Up Project is creating short videos and info to help young people deal with real-life stuff — work rights, fines, renting, school rules, online safety, money stress and more. To make it useful, they need your input.
Take the quick 2‑minute survey and tell Barwon Community Legal Services what issues matter most to you, and go into the draw to win one of five $50 Coles Gift Cards.
Entries close 31 March. One entry per person.
Survey link here: Legal Link Up - Youth Survey
Unplugged at The Nest
Free All Ages Open Mic!
🎤 Unplugged at The Nest
📅 Saturday 28th March
⏰ 2pm-6pm
📍 The Nest Youth Hub, 17 Gheringhap Street, Geelong Vic, 3220
💲 FREE! Registration required and limited spots available.
Help shape City of Greater Geelong’s - youth brand
Young people aged 12–25 are invited to help shape the design of a fresh new identity for youth services, making it easier to find programs, get involved and feel connected.
Insights from the 2025 Geelong Youth Survey and Youth Council show young people want:
- clear, easy-to-find info about programs and events
- more opportunities to have their ideas heard
- communication that feels youth focused and easy to recognise
Ways to get involved:
- Complete a short online survey
- Share your ideas at our youth hubs
- Join our co-design workshop (and go in the draw for one of five $100 vouchers)
Engagement runs from Monday 16 March – Sunday 26 April.
For more information: Youth Brand and Identity | Have Your Say
Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Bannockburn Bus Network Review
Transport Victoria want to hear about your experiences, travel choices and destinations.
You can provide feedback on local bus routes and let them know how you’d like to use the bus network in the future.
This survey will take about 7 minutes to complete.
Consultation closes on Sunday 12 April 2026.
For mor information: Geelong, Bellarine Peninsula and Bannockburn Bus Network Review | Engage Victoria
Provide First Aid & CPR (HLTAID011)
Learn the skills and knowledge to recognise emergencies and provide immediate and effective first aid treatment to any person suffering a sudden illness or injury.
You will learn basic anatomy, physiology and the differences between adults, children and infants relating to CPR, the importance of the chain of survival and the written and verbal reporting of incident details.
This is a blended, accredited short course that will require pre-work to be completed online.
Date: Wednesday, 15 April 2026
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: The Nest Youth Hub
Age requirement: Must be aged 15 to 25 at the time of completing course.
Participants must have a Unique Student Identifier (USI) to register for the course.
To register email: youthcommunitydevelopment@geelongcity.vic.gov.au.
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The Get Active Kids Voucher Program is now open!
The Get Active Kids Voucher Program is now open! Get in quick as applications will close at 10am on 2 April or earlier if the budget allocation is fully exhausted.
If your family or child has a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card, you may be eligible for up to $200 to put towards the cost of your child’s participation in sport and active recreation activities.
Important Dates:
Round 10 open to apply for a voucher or reimbursement: 10am on Tuesday, 3 March 2026 and will close 10am on 2 April or earlier if the budget allocation is fully exhausted.
Reimbursement expenditure dates: from 1 January 2026 to submission of application
Vouchers expiry date: Wednesday, 29 April 2026.
The Get Active Kids Voucher Program helps eligible families get their kids involved in organised sport and active recreation activities by providing financial support for the cost of membership and registration fees. Eligible children may be able to receive up to $200 each.
Special consideration also applies for children residing in care services, as well as temporary or provisional visa holders, undocumented migrants, or international students.
To find out if you are eligible, how to apply, what costs are covered and more, visit www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers
