One of the things I love most about our council is what we offer to our community at both ends of the age spectrum.
From new families to young people, all the way to our older residents, we engage with groups of all ages.
In coming weeks, it will be a particularly busy time with some popular festivals getting up and going once again.
This month we have seen the return of Youth Fest, taking place across Hobsons Bay and Victoria to provide young people the opportunity to engage with a variety of youth- focused activities and events.
The festival will ramp up here in Hobsons Bay over the spring school holidays, with outdoor activities like rollerblading and a cricket skills session to keep active, while the youth mental health first aid training session for 18- to 25-year-olds is a great way to support our young people.
The month will cap off with Youth Con on Friday, October 3 at Williamstown Town Hall. It will be a day of fun with live bands and performances, a pop-up market, food stalls and lots more.
Attention will then turn to Seniors Festival in October to engage with our older community members.
This year’s program is jam-packed, full of activities and events to get moving, learn something new, and get out and about to enjoy the best of Hobsons Bay.
From tackling tricky tech issues to tours of some of our beautiful landmarks and more, it is sure to be another great festival.
Events and celebrations like Youth Con and Seniors Festival are such important ways for us to engage with our community.
They provide avenues for various sections of our community to feel a sense of belonging.
By being active participants in events like these, they enrich our city, continuing to add value to our already special community.
So if you are interested or know someone who might be, make sure to get along and make the most of these great events.
