CoPP | S2b | WORKSHOPPING | Diwali Mandala Necklaces | Saturday 24 October 2026 | 1–3.30pm

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Come and spend a mindful afternoon, getting creative and making something uniquely yours.

Unleash your creativity at our Mandala Magic workshop, where you’ll paint your very own beautiful necklace using calming dot-art techniques, led by artist Mansi Jolly.

• Where: Space2b Social Design, 144 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC 3182
• Cost: $60
• Bookings: online via ClassBento

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Address: 144 Chapel Street, St Kilda, Melbourne Vic 3182
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Space2b acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and the diverse nature of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. We pay respect to the Elders, past, present and future, and celebrate their stories, culture and traditions.

CoPP | S2b | CUSTOMISING | Gifts With More Meaning

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Whether you’re thanking clients, celebrating your team or getting organised for Christmas, Space2b has gifts with a difference. 

Our Gift baskets are handcrafted by Space2b’s community of artisans and designers. 

Baskets start from only $65. 

For business enquiries, email.

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Space2b Social Design (S2b)
Address: 144 Chapel Street, St Kilda, Melbourne Vic 3182
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Space2b acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and the diverse nature of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. We pay respect to the Elders, past, present and future, and celebrate their stories, culture and traditions.

CoPP | S2b | EXHIBITING | Saints And Sinners – A Portrait Of St Kilda | 1-26 September 2026

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From iconic buildings and colourful streets to gardens, the beach and bay, eleven artists have captured their very own St Kilda.

“Delightful!” That was the verdict on our opening night, and a fitting description of this unique exhibition. 

Don’t Miss This Celebration Of St Kilda At Its Very Best!

• Where: Space2b Social Design, 144 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC 3182
• Cost: Free Entry

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Space2b Social Design (S2b)
Address: 144 Chapel Street, St Kilda, Melbourne Vic 3182
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Space2b acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and the diverse nature of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. We pay respect to the Elders, past, present and future, and celebrate their stories, culture and traditions.

CoPP | S2b | CALLING | All Artists for A3 Affordable Art Show | Applications Open Friday 25 September 2026

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Space2b’s A3 Affordable Art Show is art for everyone.

• Every artwork is A3 or smaller
• Nothing over $400
• All mediums, all artists

And the best bit? Every sale helps Space2b support refugees, new migrants and people seeking asylum.

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Space2b Social Design (S2b)
Address: 144 Chapel Street, St Kilda, Melbourne Vic 3182
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Space2b acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and the diverse nature of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. We pay respect to the Elders, past, present and future, and celebrate their stories, culture and traditions.

VIC | PROV | TALKING | With Sam Wallman: Why comics pack a punch for tricky truth-telling | Thursday 24 September 2026 | arrive 5.30pm for 6-7pm

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Join Sam in conversation with Bailey Sharp, as he unpacks how to transform investigations of historic archives into graphic storytelling.

Award-winning illustrator and journalist Sam Wallman turns comics into a tool for confronting hard truths. His subjects have ranged from Australian workers' rights to Eastern European border camps and even Donald Trump's presidential campaign.

Hear Sam discuss why comics and graphic storytelling can reach people in ways that photographs and news articles sometimes can’t.

He'll share a first look at his research for his upcoming book All Out: Pink Bans and Blue Collars, about a pivotal chapter in Australian history where union activism and queer rights collided.

Drawing on archival records, he'll also uncover the story of Max du Barry, who Sam describes as “Melbourne's late, great drag queen wharfie”.

Hosted by cartoonist, publisher and educator Bailey Sharp. Bailey co-runs comics publisher Glom Press and is the co-organiser of the Other Worlds zine fair.

Doors open at 5.30pm, with Sam’s exhibition Pink and Green Bans on display in the Victorian Archives Centre Gallery. The talk starts at 6pm. Online tickets are also available.

Content advice: This talk includes historical discussion of suicide.

• Where: Victorian Archives Centre, 99 Shiel Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051
• Cost: $6
• Bookings: online via Eventbrite

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Public Record Office Victoria (PROV)

Address: Victorian Archives Centre, 99 Shiel Street, North Melbourne VIC 3051

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PROV acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land on which our offices are located, and their continuing connection to land, culture and community. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all First Nations people.

AUST | MYA | GATHERING | 2026 Multicultural Youth Awards Ceremony | Sunday 4 October 2026 | arrive 5pm for 6pm-10.30pm AEDT

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Join Multicultural Youth Awards (MYA) as we honour the stories, achievements and impact of multicultural young people across Australia.

Nominations for the 2026 Multicultural Youth Awards have officially closed, and we are incredibly grateful to everyone who took the time to put forward a young person whose story, leadership and contribution deserves to be celebrated.  Each nomination represents someone’s belief in a young person - their hard work, their journey, their impact and their future.

 

Our team is now preparing nominations for review by the 2026 Multicultural Youth Awards judging panel.

The judging panel will carefully assess shortlisted nominations across the award categories, recognising young people aged 16 to 25 who are creating impact across leadership, community service, sport, education, arts and culture, advocacy, entrepreneurship, volunteering and more.

Finalists will be notified next week, with results and further details.

Last year, the Awards brought together over 280+ young people, families, community leaders, stakeholders and supporters for a powerful evening of recognition and storytelling at Parliament House Victoria.

• Relive the 2025 Multicultural Youth Awards (2 mins)

Want To Get Involved? 

• Sponsor
• Volunteer 

This year, MYA enters a new chapter at the MCG, bringing the celebration to an even bigger stage.

• Where: Members Dining Room, Melbourne Cricket Ground, Richmond VIC, Australia
• Cost: Community Admission $100.00, General Admission $160.00
• Bookings: Tickets are now on sale, before they sell out secure yours online via Humanitix

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Multicultural Youth Awards (MYA)

Address: 215 Bell St, Preston VIC 3072

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The Multicultural Youth Awards up would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Aboriginal land, on which we all live, work, and play.​ We pay our deepest respect to Elders past and present, and any First Nations members who are part of the Multicultural Youth Group Industry. We acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. This land always was and always will be Aboriginal land.​

CoPP | S2b | EXHIBITING | Saints And Sinners – A Portrait Of St Kilda | 1 September-3 October 2026

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Long celebrated as a suburb of contrasts, St Kilda has been home to artists, migrants, activists, beachgoers and dreamers. 

Space2b Social Design (S2b) invited eleven artists to share their own interpretations of St Kilda.

Come & experience their homage to this loved suburb.

• Opening: 4 September 2026 | 6-7.30pm
• Where: Space2b Social Design, 144 Chapel St, St Kilda VIC 3182
• Cost: Free Entry

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Space2b Social Design (S2b)
Address: 144 Chapel Street, St Kilda, Melbourne Vic 3182
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Space2b acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the land and the diverse nature of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities across Australia. We pay respect to the Elders, past, present and future, and celebrate their stories, culture and traditions.

CoPP | PPLS | WALKING | With Tobias Nash to Ghost Signs of South Melbourne | Saturday 19 September 2026 | 2-4pm

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Travel streets, back lanes and industrial walls seeking ancient advertising typography, signage and hand-painted stencils known as ‘Ghost Signs’.

• Where: Start and finish: Emerald Hill Heritage Centre, 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: online via Trybooking

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City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

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City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | MAKING | All your streams come true | September 2026

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)'s digital collection brings the library to you - anytime, anywhere. You can even stream movies for free with your library card, with new releases added all the time.

Here are our picks from the latest titles to land on our streaming services. Just click each title to watch! (If you're not a member of that service, sign up with your library card.)

2026's MA15+ 4 First Dates (1h 38mins) via Beamafilm

When her cousin demands she bring a date to her wedding, Zara blunders through a series of awkward first date encounters. A modern Aussie love story.

2026's NRT The Rise and Fall of The Clash Redux (1hr 36min) via Hoopla

You'll be blown away by this up-close film about iconic band The Clash, and their trajectory through rock 'n' roll history. A new edit with previously unseen footage.

2025's PG Miss Austen (3hr 27min) via Kanopy

Cassandra Austen notoriously burned her famous sister Jane's letters. This historical drama mini-series portrays a fascinating, witty and heartbreaking story of sisterly love.

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City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | HIGHLIGHTING | St Kilda Library glow-up

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The recently-upgraded St Kilda library is a contemporary and versatile place to learn, create and connect. 

Our refreshed spaces respect the library's heritage while providing a welcoming and functional environment.

Visitors will notice the new service desk, expanded reading lounges with new furniture, more power points and USB chargers, and other upgrades including better sightlines and improved circulation. 

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City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | WORKSHOPPING | Finding confidence through style | Thursday 10 September 2026 | 6-7pm

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Join personal stylist and author Sally Mackinnon for an empowering conversation about navigating life's transitions in style.

Drawing on nearly two decades of experience helping women transform their wardrobes and the way they feel about themselves, Sally shares insights from her new book, Styled.

Between changing bodies, ageing, work, family responsibilities, trend overload and the pressure to constantly reinvent ourselves, getting dressed has become quietly overwhelming. Sally cuts through the noise to help women discover their personal style.

• Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: online via Trybooking

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)

City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | TALKING | Understanding dementia | Tuesday 8 September 2026 | 11am-12pm (Hearing tests after)

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Almost 1 in 12 Australians over 65 have dementia. As we get older, this number increases.

Bolton Clarke's free Understanding Dementia sessions explain what dementia is; its causes, signs and symptoms; and ways to support brain health through healthy habits.

Following each session, Hearing Australia will provide a limited number of free 15-minute hearing checks. Recent research has shown that untreated hearing loss may be linked to cognitive decline and dementia. 

• More Information: Port Phillip Library Service
• Where: Port Melbourne Library, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne Victoria 3207
• Cost: Free
• Bookings:
• Dementia Info Session | 11am–12noon
• Hearing Tests | 15min sessions between 12noon-2pm

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)

City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | WORKSHOPPING | Growing mushrooms | Sunday 13 September 2026 | 2-4pm

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Ever wanted to grow your own gourmet mushrooms at home?

Join Buttons Mira from The Mushroomery for a hands-on introduction to mushroom growing and cultivation. In this engaging workshop, you'll learn about the fascinating world of fungi and gain practical skills to start growing mushrooms yourself, such as:

• Mushroom basics and the steps involved in cultivation
• How to start a culture, and suitable containers and environments
• Safe and sustainable mushroom-growing practices

• Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: online via Trybooking

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City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | TALKING | Researching your Middle Park home | Tuesday 22 September 2026 | 6-7pm

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Do you remember Middle Park in the 1970s? Or ever wondered what your street looked like decades ago?

Join us for the launch of Your Home @ 3206, an extraordinary online archive featuring historic images of every Middle Park house and stories from the community. You'll learn how this remarkable project can help you uncover the history of the place you call home.

Presented by the Middle Park and Albert Park History Group with the Port Phillip Heritage Centre.

• Where: Emerald Hill Library, 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne Victoria 3205
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: online via Trybooking

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)

City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | SCREENING | Local music legends on screen | Tuesday 1 September 2026 | 6-7.30pm

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Experience the stories, songs and personalities that have helped define Port Phillip's vibrant music scene. 

This special encore screening features two acclaimed short films from the 2026 St Kilda Film Festival.

The MEMO Music Hall Rokumentary shines a spotlight on the iconic St Kilda venue through live performances and interviews with the artists who helped make it what it is today. The second screening, Music & Poetry in the City of Port Phillip (2006-2026), celebrates two decades of music, creativity and community connection. 

For music fans and local history buffs, it's a night not to miss. The screening is rated 15+ and is suitable for patrons aged 15 years and over.

• Where: Emerald Hill Library, 195 Bank Street, South Melbourne Victoria 3205
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: online via Trybooking

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)

City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | RECOMMENDING | Reading in September and beyond

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Booker Prize longlist

Our reading lists just got a little longer! The 2026 Booker Prize longlist has dropped, highlighting outstanding fiction from across the globe.

The Shadow of the Object and The Things We Never Say are just two of the books on the 2026 Booker Prize longlist

Thirteen novels spanning genres including literary fiction, satire, dystopian sci-fi, historical fiction and surrealism. Authors representing seven countries, including former winners Marlon James and Douglas Stuart, alongside three debut novelists.

Will your choice be the judges' favourite? Reserve your next read today to decide for yourself.

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Women in Translation Month

And that’s a wrap on Women in Translation Month. If you missed our in-branch displays check out our list of recommended fiction and non-fiction right here. Because reading translated women’s writing shouldn’t end with August

• Reserve them now

Read Before You Watch

We don’t believe the book is always better but there’s only one way to be sure. Be ahead of the curve with our list of recently or very soon to be adapted fiction.

• Books are better titles

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City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | TALKING | Understanding dementia | Monday 14 September 20226 | 2-3pm (Hearing tests after)

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Almost 1 in 12 Australians over 65 have dementia. As we get older, this number increases.

Bolton Clarke's free Understanding Dementia sessions explain what dementia is; its causes, signs and symptoms; and ways to support brain health through healthy habits.

Following each session, Hearing Australia will provide a limited number of free 15-minute hearing checks. Recent research has shown that untreated hearing loss may be linked to cognitive decline and dementia.

• More Information: Port Phillip Library Service
• Where: St Kilda Library, 150 Carlisle Street, St Kilda Victoria 3182
• Cost: Free
• Bookings:
• Dementia Info Session | 2-3pm
• Hearing Tests | 15min sessions between 3-5pm

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)

City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

CoPP | PPLS | HEARING | Your say: Library Action Plan | feedback closes 11.59pm Sunday 13 September 2026

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Let’s make sure we’re on the same page. We’re refreshing our Library Action Plan to better meet the needs of our community.

Your feedback will help shape the future of our library services, guiding our priorities over the next five years, ensuring our branches continue to thrive as welcoming hubs for learning, creativity and connection.

Have your say on the services our libraries currently provide by visiting the link below.

• Have Your Say

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Port Phillip Library Service (PPLS)

City of Port Phillip

Address: 99a Carlisle Street, St Kilda, VIC 3182 Australia

Telephone: 03 9209 6655

Website | Facebook | Instagram

City of Port Phillip Council respectfully acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the people of the Kulin Nations. ​We pay our respect to their Elders, past and present. We acknowledge and uphold their continuing relationship to this land.

AUST | MYA | CALLING | Diverse Talents, Shared Achievements: Honouring the Brillance of Multicultural Youth | nominations close 31 August 2026

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Across Australia, multicultural young people are leading, creating, advocating, volunteering, competing, performing, building businesses, supporting their communities and inspiring those around them.

Know a change maker? Now is the time to recognise them.

Celebrate their story. Honour their impact. Open the door to what comes next.

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The Multicultural Youth Awards celebrate young people aged 16 to 25 from multicultural, migrant, refugee and diverse cultural backgrounds who are making a meaningful impact across their communities.

Whether they are leading in the classroom, volunteering behind the scenes, excelling in sport or the arts, advocating for change, supporting their family, building something new, or simply showing others what is possible, their story deserves to be celebrated.

Why Nominations Matter? 

• Build Confidence
• Create New Connections
• Validate Contribution
• Open Future Opportunities

Who Can Nominate?

Anyone can submit a nomination.

You might be a teacher, parent, youth worker, mentor, coach, friend, community leader, colleague, organisation, or someone who knows a young person whose efforts deserve to be acknowledged.

Young people can also nominate themselves.

Want To Get Involved? 

• Nominate
• Sponsor
• Volunteer 

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Multicultural Youth Awards (MYA)

Address: 215 Bell St, Preston VIC 3072

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The Multicultural Youth Awards up would like to acknowledge the Traditional Owners of the Aboriginal land, on which we all live, work, and play.​ We pay our deepest respect to Elders past and present, and any First Nations members who are part of the Multicultural Youth Group Industry. We acknowledge that sovereignty has never been ceded. This land always was and always will be Aboriginal land.​

CoPP | BOCL | TALKING | Healthy Feet with Bolton Clarke | Tuesday 11 August 2026 | 11am-12noon

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Discover how to care for your feet and get some helpful tips on selecting footwear.

We ask a lot from our feet. They carry us millions of kilometres through our life and can suffer the effects of wear and tear.

But there are simple ways to keep your feet healthy. Learn how to care for your feet because there’s a lot more to it than just trimming your toenails.

Two sessions available proudly supported by Independence Australia. Other session St Kilda Library | Thursday 13 August 2026 | 11am-12noon

• Where: Port Melbourne Library, 333 Bay Street, Port Melbourne Victoria 3207
• Cost: Free
• Bookings: online via Trybooking

 

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Tel: 1300 22 11 22

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Bolton Clarke acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the land which we live and work, their rich culture and spiritual connection to country. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.