Latest Past Events

Talk Moorabool – Untold stories of Ballan

Virtual

In celebration of Social Sciences Week, discover the untold stories of Ballan at our special living history morning tea. In partnership with the Ballan Historical Society and in celebration of Social Sciences Week, join us for morning tea at the new Ballan Library & Community Hub to share with us the stories, the people, the places, and the events that have shaped our regional town, Ballan. Whether you are a long-standing resident with memories to share or a newcomer eager to learn about your new home, this unique morning of living history celebrates our town's rich heritage while embracing its evolving future. This special morning tea marks the beginning of ongoing drop-in sessions by the Ballan Historical Society at the new community facility, ensuring these important living history conversations continue long after this event ends. Please feel free to bring your photos, or something to reflect on your histories.

Free

The Science of Everything – A Trivia Event

Outback Exploratorium, 4-6 Brief street Emerald 4-6 Brief Street, Emerald

🎉 Get ready for The Science of Everything… Trivia Style! Join us on Saturday 13th September for a free night of laughs, facts, and big brain energy at the Science of Everything: Trivia Event, proudly supported by Social Sciences Week. 👩🔬 Dress up as your favourite STEM icon or mad scientist🍔 Grab yourself a steak burger or snag from the BBQ, and support our STEM education programs🍹 Sip a drink from our pop-up bar, eft available🧠 Take on trivia rounds that explore the science (and weirdness) of everything🏆 Win prizes for Best Team Name, Best Dressed, and Trivia Champions This event is for 15+ year olds All BBQ proceeds support STEM education programs at the Outback Exploratorium. 📍 The Barn, at The Outback Exploratorium🕠 Doors open 6pm | Trivia begins 6:30pm🎟️ Tickets are FREE — bookings essential!

Free

Safe Hearts and Strong Homes

Virtual

Safe Hearts, Strong Homes is a powerful 60 minute session that explores how to create emotionally safe, mentally healthy homes free from domestic violence. Led by child safety advocate Deborah Sugirthakumar, this interactive talk offers practical tools for emotional regulation, insights into how violence affects children, and empowering strategies to raise boys with compassion and girls with confidence. Rooted in lived experience and professional insight, this session supports parents, carers, educators, and community members committed to building resilient families and safe spaces where children can thrive. About the Presenter: Deborah Sugirthakumar is a wellbeing educator by profession, broadcaster, author of Raising Resilient Families, and a passionate child safety advocate. Founder of Resilient Project, Deborah draws on both personal and professional experience to spark courageous conversations around mental health, family wellbeing, and breaking cycles of harm. She is the host of Mindful Moments on WYN FM and a freelance contributor for The Westsidernewspaper, where she writes about parenting, resilience, and community healing. Deborah is a sought-after speaker committed to raising emotionally intelligent boys, empowering girls, and helping families build homes that heal not harm.

Free