Live4Life Southern Grampians

04/06/2026

Are you a parent or carer wanting to better understand the connection between youth gaming and gambling?

👉 Join Meli's FREE workshop to learn how to spot the risks and support young people to make safe, healthy choices online.

In today’s digital world, the line between gaming and gambling is becoming increasingly blurred. Features like loot boxes can expose young people to gambling-like experiences—often without us even realising.

In this session, you’ll discover:
✅ How gaming and gambling overlap
✅ Warning signs of gambling-related harm
✅ Practical tips for starting conversations
✅ Where to find support and advice

Your role matters. Building awareness and confidence can make a real difference in protecting young people.

📲 Register now via the QR code!

03/06/2026

🌟 Reach for the Light, Your Future is Bright 🌟

What an incredible day celebrating the launch of our 2026 Live4Life Southern Grampians Crew! 💚

On the 13th of May, over 200 Year 8 students from across the Southern Grampians came together at Monivae College for a day filled with connection, conversations, teamwork and plenty of fun, all while shining a light on the importance of mental health and looking out for one another.

Led by our amazing 2026 Crew members from Monivae College, The Hamilton and Alexandra College, Hamilton Parklands School and South West TAFE, the day showcased the power of youth voice, leadership and community connection.

This year’s Crew theme “Reach for the Light, Your Future is Bright” reminds us that even during challenging times, there is always support, connection and hope ahead. ☀️

From creative activities and team challenges to karaoke, Pie Face, smoothie bikes and wellbeing spaces, students had the opportunity to connect, learn and start important conversations around mental health in a positive and supportive environment.

A huge thank you to our Crew, schools, Partnership Group members and community organisations who helped make the day such a success. It was a wonderful reminder of what can happen when young people are given the opportunity to lead and a community comes together to support them.

We can’t wait to see the positive impact our Crew continue to create throughout 2026! 🌱💚



Youth Live4Life Western District Health Service are-able Baimbridge College Balmoral K-12 Community College Beyond the Bell Great South Coast Brophy Family & Youth Services Glenelg & Southern Grampians Local Learning & Employment Network headspace Hamilton Monivae College Youth Affairs Council Victoria Southern Grampians Shire Council South West TAFE The Hamilton and Alexandra College Wellways Good Shepherd College Hamilton

25/05/2026

🎧 𝗔 𝗠𝗨𝗦𝗧 𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗻… 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮𝗻 𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗡𝗢𝗧 𝘁𝗼 𝗯𝗲 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗱.

If you’ve been umming and ahhing about attending our upcoming 𝗨𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗻𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺… this is your sign to just do it. Register NOW https://events.humanitix.com/understanding-youth-a-forum-for-everyone-supporting-or-raising-teens-in-the-modern-world

Take a listen to this powerful interview between youth expert and clinical psychologist Andrew Fuller and ABC Radio South West Breakfast host Jeremy Lee. The conversation is insightful, relatable, and gives a glimpse into why this event is going to be so valuable for parents, carers, teachers, mentors, and anyone supporting young people today.

This is more than just another event — it’s an opportunity to better understand the challenges young people are facing, learn practical strategies, and strengthen the way we support the next generation.

🎙 Listen here: Click the link, press play, and fast forward to 2:12:15 to hear the interview! 😉
https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/southwestvic-breakfast/breakfast/106709336?utm_content=link&utm_medium=content_shared

We truly believe this is a MUST ATTEND event for our community. 💙💚

Wellways headspace Hamilton Brophy Family & Youth Services Southern Grampians Shire Council Youth Southern Grampians Live4Life Southern Grampians

21/05/2026

🌟 Join us next month for this fantastic local training opportunity!

Build the confidence to support young people when it matters most.
✅ Practical skills
✅ Real impact
✅ Make a difference in your community

Secure your spot today!

Buy Tickets on Humanitix - Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Hamilton, 16 and 23 June 2026 hosted by Southern Grampians Live4Life . Hamilton Base Hospital - Education Centre , Hamilton Base Hospital, 20 Foster St, Hamilton VIC 3300, Australia. Tuesday 16th June 2026. Find event information.

15/05/2026

Get down to the Hamilton Botanic Gardens Rotunda at 5pm today (Friday 15 May) to show your support for our local LGBTQIA+ Community 💚

You are warmly invited to show your support for our local LGBTQIA+ Community!

We are organising a large-scale group photo (as many people as we can muster!) to recognise and get behind IDAHOBIT Day - the international day against LGBTQIA+ discrimination. Tell your colleagues, grab your friends, bring your family and let's show up! 💚
When: Friday 15 May at 5pm
Where: the Hamilton Botanic Gardens Rotunda
Who: All welcome – as many people as possible!

Let's make a lasting statement of regional unity, solidarity and acceptance.
Wear colour and be a part of the picture! All welcome!

06/05/2026

Looking for your next career move?
⭐Join us at the Southern Grampians Jobs & Skills Pathways Expo
📍Wednesday 27 May 2026 at the Hamilton Showgrounds.

Students welcome from 9:30am–3:00pm.
Jobseekers & Career Changers invited to enjoy Coffee with the Boss from 3:00pm–5:00pm.

⭐Explore job opportunities, discover study pathways and connect directly with employers.

06/05/2026

Youth Environment Summit 2026

Free 2-day event for young people aged 12–25 across the South West.

Want to meet new people, make a difference? Come along.

23–24 May

Food included

Try things like kayak clean-ups, environmental surveys, sustainable fishing, and wetland builds. Join for a session or the whole weekend.

Spots are limited:
https://www.warrnambool.vic.gov.au/warrnambool-youth-environment-summit

Keep going after the summit with the Green Futures Now program and turn your ideas into action.

Need help with travel or getting there? Get in touch.

Warrnambool City Council Youth Affairs Council Victoria Volunteering Victoria

06/05/2026

💛 Youth Mental Health First Aid is coming to Hamilton! 💛

Just like physical first aid, Youth Mental Health First Aid is a nationally accredited course that gives adults the confidence, skills, and knowledge to support young people experiencing a mental health problem or crisis.
🔹 Learn how to recognise warning signs,
🔹 Respond with confidence and care, &
🔹 Provide support until professional help is available or the crisis resolves.

✅ Ideal for parents, carers, teachers, youth workers, coaches, and anyone supporting young people.

📍 Hamilton Base Hospital – Education Centre
📅 June 16 & 23
🕘 9am – 4pm (must attend both days for accreditation)
🥗 Lunch & all materials provided
✨ Spots are limited — register now!

Youth Live4Life

Buy Tickets on Humanitix - Youth Mental Health First Aid Training - Hamilton, 16 and 23 June 2026 hosted by Southern Grampians Live4Life . Hamilton Base Hospital - Education Centre , Hamilton Base Hospital, 20 Foster St, Hamilton VIC 3300, Australia. Tuesday 16th June 2026. Find event information.