Looking for some new activities to inspire you? We’ve got you sorted!
Yarra Plenty Regional Library’s eLibrary has a number of resources that will help develop new skills and foster a new love of learning. To access them, you can use the YPRL app or through our eLibrary online.
LinkedIn Learning: from website and marketing to upskilling your Microsoft word and excel skills, LinkedIn learning has you covered with short, easy to follow videos and handouts.
Ancestry Library Edition: ever wanted to be a detective? Discover your family history through Ancestry and uncover secrets you never knew.
Transparent Languages Online (Byki): Transparent Languages Online (ByKi) utilises dozens of fun and engaging learning activities to help you learn up to 99 different languages.
Kanopy: from documentaries to arthouse films, there’s something for everyone. Kanopy’s learning portal – Great Courses provides endless hours of education on topics from world history to yoga and meditation.
Banyule Council
Across Banyule Council, there are several activities aimed at adults. Here’s a list of some of our favourites.
Wellbeing Webinars
Together with AccessEAP Banyule Council invite you to view recorded webinars that support your mental health. Viewed in your own time, the webinars tackle stress awareness, common mental health issues, tips to look after yourself and where to access further support.
The suite of webinars includes:
- Mental Health Awareness
- Men’s Wellbeing in Focus, and
- Women’s Wellbeing in Focus.
For more information and to access the webinars: https://banyulebusiness.com.au/health-and-wellbeing/
Words Alive
Wednesday 22 September 2021, 6.30pm – 7.30pm
Words Alive is a night of online spoken word, poetry and storytelling. Curated by local writer and performer Fleassy Malay, each evening will feature an inspiring Melbourne poet to present their poetry and the stories behind them, followed by an open mic line up from emerging and established artists.
Whether you’re a writer, reader or lover of live performance sign up for Words Alive!
Information and bookings: https://www.banyule.vic.gov.au/Events-activities/Whats-on/Council-events/Words-Alive
City of Whittlesea
Across City of Whittlesea, there are several activities aimed at adults. Here’s a list of some of our favourites.
Pay Your Dues! Re-assessing our attitudes towards International students
Wednesday 25 August 2021, 12:30pm – 1:30pm
Join the esteemed panel of guests to discuss how to continue to support international students as valuable members of the community and unpack the true value of their contributions to local culture, skills and development.
Bookings are essential on https://intstudentpanel.eventbrite.com.au
Somalian Community General Mental Health workshop
Tuesday 31 August 2021 at 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Presented by Somali Women’s Development Association Inc, organised by Aurora Community Association and supported by City of Whittlesea, this workshop looks at gaining a deeper understanding on what is mental health & illness, the types of mental disorders, mental health first aid and culturally appropriateness.
Bookings are essential on https://www.trybooking.com/events/landing?eid=785705&fbclid=IwAR3ffAOG3cCEwMQ-QcTxgskpWRd0zHjSMsqoRb9n6Xu-d-DHCiRILJNfX4k
Art Club Online - Community Arts Workshop
Located at Creeds Farm Living & Learning, this adults community arts workshop is hosted Saturdays 1.00 pm - 4.00 pm via zoom.
For more information go to https://creedsfarm.org.au/courses/
Virtual Wellness Library
Discover Creeds Farm Living & Learning’s virtual wellness library with easy to follow yoga videos and more.
For more information visit http://creedsfarm.org.au/virtual-wellness-library/
Karma Dance
Karma Dance is running online classical Indian dance classes from Creeds Farm for children and adults at all levels each Tuesday evening!
For more information visit https://creedsfarm.org.au/courses/
English Conversation Classes
Join in for weekly online (zoom) English conversation classes at Mernda Community House and contect with other people within your local community.
For more information visit https://merndach.org.au/classes-programs-and-events
Mindful Meditation
Relax with Thomastown Neighbourhood House’s weekly online meditation class, 10:00am – 11:00am.
More information at https://www.tnh.org.au/
Culture in the Kitchen
Discover how to cook dishes of cultural significance and meet some incredible community chefs. Each episode is filmed in real time so you can cook along. Learn to cook the delicious beef and prawn dish of Ndole from Cameroon, the delectable eggplant and lamb Ali Nazik from Turkey and the scrumptious Chaldean Kilecha sweet treats.
More information at https://arts.whittlesea.vic.gov.au/what-s-on/get-involved/culture-in-the-kitchen/