Friendly Footprint is an event for young people in the City of Bayswater to learn simple and practical sustainability skills.
Members of the City of Bayswater Youth Advisory Council are coordinating an ‘open day’ for young people aged 12-25.
Presented by Drug Aware, it will be a day of free workshops, information and activities which will focus on bringing like-minded people together to share simple and practical skills to live more sustainably.
Please note: only young people aged 12-25 are eligible to participate in these workshops.
Date: Sunday 4 October 2020
Time: 10am-4pm
Venue: Enviro House - 125 King William Street, Bayswater
Please note: A Parent/Guardian Consent Form is required for young people under the age of 18. A completed form must be presented on the day of the event. Click on the link at the bottom of the page to download a form.
Places are limited and this is not a ticketed event, so save the date and get there early.
| Workshop | Time | Description |
|---|
Basket weaving | 10am - 12pm | Create a funky and functional woven basket |
Beeswax wraps | 12.30pm - 1.30pm | Make your own resuable food wraps |
Composting | 2pm - 3pm | Learn about composting and receive a free Bokashi Bin, compost bin or worm farm* |
Grow an edible garden | 3pm - 4pm | Make a mini edible garden to take home |
| Activity | Time | Description |
|---|
| Mini 'Share and Repair' | 2pm - 3pm | Bring along an item that needs repairing and learn how to fix it |
| Clothes Swap | 10am - 4pm | Bring clothing you no longer wear and swap it for something you like!** |
Plus BBQ, giant games, prizes, sustainable activities and more.
*Participants who receive a a free Bokashi Bin, compost bin or worm farm will be required to use the composting system at home for a trial period of four weeks and keep a record for the completion of a survey at the end of the trial.
**Clothing must be clean and in good used condition with no rips, stains or broken buttons/zips
- Anyone participating in a workshop will receive a free hamburger (vegan and gluten-free options also available).
- The safety of our community and staff is our top priority - social distancing and hygience measures will remain in place. If you are sick, please stay at home.
Parent/Guardian Consent Form
For more information, email yac@bayswater.wa.gov.au.
Youth Workshops - 'How to Adult'
The City runs regular FREE workshops that aim to prepare young people aged 12 - 25 for their futures, focusing on education, employment, wellness and independence.
With a diverse range of topics on each school holidays, come along and explore the options. Bookings are essential. Preference is given to City of Bayswater residents for bookings.
'How to Adult' workshops - Spring 2020
| Workshop | Date | Time | Venue | |
|---|
| Pedal powered smoothies | Tuesday 29 September | 10.30am – 12pm | City of Bayswater Civic Centre,
61 Broun Avenue, Morley | Fancy exercising your way to a great tasting treat? Come along and learn from a nutritionist how to make healthy smoothies, then hop on our blender bike and get pedalling to make your own. |
Wheelchair basketball | Tuesday 6 October | 1 – 2.30pm
(12-17 years) 2.30 – 4pm
(18-25 years) | The RISE
28 Eighth Avenue, Maylands | Challenge yourself and try something new. Everyone is welcome and all equipment is provided. |
Say goodbye to exam anxiety
(presented by Headspace) | Wednesday 7 October | 2-3pm | City of Bayswater Civic Centre,
61 Broun Avenue, Morley | Exam time is not easy and you are not alone in feeling a bit overwhelmed. Just remember, you’ve got this – and we have some stress busting tips and self-care techniques to help get you through your exams unscathed. |
Yoga in the park | Thursday 8 October | 2 – 3.30pm | Tranby Reserve, Maylands WA | Make the most of our glorious spring weather and join us for outdoor yoga. In this gentle, flowing class we will focus on flexibility, strength and mindfulness. Suitable for all fitness levels. |
Bookings are essential.
Register online at Eventbrite
The safety of our community and staff is our priority. Social distancing and hygiene measures will remain in place.
For more information, please contact the City’s Community Development Officer at yac@bayswater.wa.gov.au
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