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The Festival of Navratri commenced on 26 September and is running until 5 October. Navratri is one of the most important festivals in the Hindu calendar and is celebrated by Hindu’s across the globe.

The City of Melton is home to over 14,000 Indian born people, making it the top ranking overseas country of birth for our municipality.

Hear from City of Melton residents about the Navratri festival, and the traditions and culture that make up the celebrations that will be taking place in our community during this time.

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Do you or your community organisation have a great idea that needs funding? Watch this informative video produced by our Grants Officers, Jarrod and Andrea, addressing the frequently asked questions like:

What types of grants does Council provide?
Who is eligible?
What is the application process?
What are some tips to be successful?
When are the grant applications due?

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Are you looking for work but do not know where to start?

Are you looking for a career change but find the prospect of applications and interviews daunting? or

Are you qualified overseas but do not know how to get your qualifications recognised in Australia?

Whatever your path on the careers rollercoaster, this online video will help you understand the variety of job support services available in Melton, and introduce you to our fabulous Jobs Victoria Advocates, Peter and Leul.

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Today is International Women’s Day, a day to celebrate the social, economic, cultural and political achievements of women.

The City of Melton is home to many amazing women who are committed to calling out bias, smashing stereotypes, breaking inequality, and rejecting discrimination.

Watch to learn how their thoughts and actions are helping to forge equality in the City of Melton.

And ask yourself, what can I do to help #breakthebias this International Women’s Day?

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Welcome back to the Melton City Council Learning Directory YouTube Channel!

If your kids love creepy crawlies, join Council officer Melissa for this fun and easy craft activity! Keep the kids entertained while encouraging them to head outside to explore and discover the small but mighty creatures that live in their own backyards.

In this video we will show you how to create bug stick puppets using craft supplies commonly found at home. This is a great activity to encourage imagination and active learning as children can select their favourite bugs to design and create.

The fun doesn’t stop there, Melissa will share some great bug themed activity ideas that will put your stick puppets to good use.

This activity is designed for pre-school aged children but can be modified for older kids as well.

SUGGESTED EQUIPMENT:
o Pipe cleaners
o Pom poms (assorted sizes)
o Googly eyes
o Ice-cream sticks
o Thick card paper – assorted colours
o Craft glue
o Coloured pencils/ crayons
o Glitter

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Our friendly art tutor Lisa Fitzpatrick is joining us again, this time to show you how to create this stunning sunset painting using acrylic paint! Through Lisa's simple instructions and calm approach, this tutorial provides a relaxing opportunity to learn something new.

SUPPLIES REQUIRED
- Small canvas
- Assorted acrylic paint colours (try pinks, yellows, reds, blues and black)
- A plastic or paper plate to hold your paint
- An assorted of paint brushes
- Water to clean your brushes
- Paper towel to dry your brushes
- An easel (optional)

Suitable for children aged 12 years and over.

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If you’re looking for new ways to get creative with colour with your little ones, Council officer Melissa is back to show you a fun technique to try at home that’s easy for all abilities and ages to get stuck into, tissue paper art! Melissa has put together two fun projects designed to spark their imaginations and busy their hands – tissue paper collage animals and tissue paper transfer art.

This activity is designed for pre-school aged children but can be modified for older kids as well.

EQUIPMENT FOR COLLAGE ANIMALS:
o Tissue paper – assorted colours
o Paper cardstock
o Glue
o Googly eyes

EQUIPMENT FOR TRANSFER ART:
o Bleeding tissue paper – assorted colours (needed only for the transfer art project)
o Water spray bottle
o Canvas (size of your choice) or paper cardstock

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If your child loves arts & crafts, then join our local community centre tutor Aml, as she shows you how to make cute little dogs to display around your home from some wool and jars.

Aml's woolly dogs are a great activity to keep your child's hands and minds active, while letting their creativity shine.

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Get in the Christmas spirit with our art tutor from Bridge Road Children's & Community Centre, Audrey! In this fun video, Audrey will be showing you how to create a series of festive crafts using easy to find materials commonly found around your home.

Learn to make a snowflake, Christmas tree and a handprinted reindeer!

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