Start planning now for kindergarten 2025 and tour early childhood venues across Bayside.Venue open day times and information. 

Award-winning YA author Lili Wilkinson will take participants through the process of planning a story - from coming up with a gripping idea, to developing character, to outlining a structure, to brainstorming exciting twists and reveals, and finishing with a satisfying ending.

Join Permaculturist Deb Punton in the R.A.W Australia garden to learn how to design and improve your Autumn/Winter edible garden. This will be an interactive workshop where we will learn about reliable Winter crops to incorporate into your patch to maximize productivity and ensure you have access to fresh homegrown food throughout the cooler months. You’ll participate in planning and planting activities using our foodcubes in the R.A.W. garden to inspire what may be possible in your own patch.

Simone Callahan’s wellness journey was instrumental to her healing process when her marriage to Bayside cricketing legend, Shane Warne, ended. Now, she’s determined to guide and support others in their search for inner peace during difficult times.In "Growing with Grace", Simone explores the power of self-care, resilience, bravery and positivity. She also shares the skills she has learned as a qualified yoga instructor – skills that have transformed her physically and emotionally.

Did you know that nearly 7,000 homes in Bayside already have solar? But with more than 40,000 residences in the Bayside community, there is still a long way to go. Now is the time to install and save, for a more affordable lower carbon home. Love Bayside, Go For Solar is designed to help Bayside residents and businesses make the switch to renewables and protect against rising energy costs. As a part of this, we’re offering the Solar Savers program, a local government initiative making installing an affordable and quality solar system easy.

Healthy Ageing in partnership with Services Australia (formerly Centrelink) invite you to a free Financial Information Session.  Financial Information Service Officers, Julie and Alison will focus on two important topics:Understanding what our financial choices meanChanges in circumstances like illness or disability, parenthood, divorce or becoming a carerBook below 

Just in time for ANZAC Day, we have Ross McMullin coming to Brighton library with "Life So Full of Promise", his second multi-biography about Australia’s lost generation of World War I.Ross is an award-winning historian and biographer, a renowned storyteller and author of "Farewell, Dear People", which was awarded the Prime Minister’s Prize for Australian History. In this sequel, "Life So Full of Promise", Ross has again combined prodigious research and narrative flair in a collection of interwoven family stories about forgotten Australians who had radiant potential.

Experience the joy of movement and connection in our Dance Movement program for individuals with dementia and their carers. Through simple activities, we create a space for expression, using rhythm and music to relax and reconnect. All abilities are welcome, with activities adapted to individual needs. As a carer support initiative this program provides a supportive environment for both carers and individuals with dementia. Please wear closed shoes for comfort and safety during sessions.

Have a chat and reconnect! Chatty Cafe is a global movement to help bring people together, reduce social isolation and build social connections within the local community. Chatty Cafe events are being held in a variety of locations across Bayside. Venues provide a chat table where community members, with the support of volunteers, can come together and have a chat! So, if you are someone who wants to connect more with your local community, meet new people, or just enjoy the company of others why not try a Chatty Cafe?

The Bayside Farmers Market comes to Trey Bit Reserve (Jetty Road), Sandringham at 8am-1pm on the fourth Saturday of every month. You’ll discover fresh produce direct from the farm, gourmet delights, take-away food & coffee, all at a fabulous beachside location. So get your family and friends together and join us! The Bayside Farmers Market is held on the 4th Saturday of every month at the spectacularly located Trey Bit Reserve, Sandringham, a fabulous beachside location off Jetty Road near the Sandringham Yacht Club.

An eclectic ensemble of professional piano player performers from allover - and a relay of talented locals. Plantscaping by Bay Road Nursery and flower feature by Adam the Flower Man. So, save the date, bring the family, and join in the fun. Oh yes... there'll be food trucks too, the day ending with a surprise.