Community Events

Events & Programs

From weekly BBQs and sport to major community days — here is everything happening at AYC.

For the whole community — mental health awareness

Upcoming Event

World Suicide Prevention Day

9KM Walk

Saturday, 20th September 2026

10:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Victoria University — Footscray Park Campus

70–104 Ballarat Road, Footscray VIC 3011

Scenic 9KM walk along the river with suicide prevention activities along the route

Led by

Duom Benjamin

"Together we walk. Together we heal. Together we save lives."

9KWto0456 749 869

via SMS or WhatsApp

Sponsor & supporters

Sponsored by Kaldi's Cafe & Bar. Supporters: Khartoum Restaurant, B-MAD, and Mulusew Pty Ltd Disability Partnership.

For all families who have lost their loved ones to suicide. Every step counts.

0456 749 869 Register for the Walk

Walk for Change. Walk for Love. Walk for Life. — Every Step Counts.

Upcoming major events

AYC Soccer & Basketball Days 2026

Two powerful days of sport, music, food and community — presented by African Youth Collective & ViiBE Family Entertainment.

Sport & community

Event 1

AYC Soccer Day

Sunday, 27 September 2026

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Errington Reserve, St Albans VIC

A full day of soccer, music, African food and community celebration. Presented by AYC and ViiBE Family Entertainment.

Music & DJAfrican Foods & BBQYouth & FamiliesPositive Vibes

Sport & community

Event 2

AYC Basketball Day

Sunday, 4 October 2026

10:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Errington Reserve, St Albans VIC

A full day of basketball, music, African food and community celebration. Presented by AYC and ViiBE Family Entertainment.

Music & DJAfrican Foods & BBQYouth & FamiliesPositive Vibes

AYC Soccer Day 27 September 2026 and Basketball Day 4 October 2026 — Errington Reserve St Albans

Program Manager

Ayour Paul

aka Huntr X — Founder of ViiBE Family Entertainment

In Support Of

B-MAD Leadership

Thank you to all B-MAD leaders across St Albans, Sunshine & Footscray for your commitment, dedication and leadership in inspiring our youth and building stronger communities every day.

Community Hubs

St Albans — Stronger Community, Stronger Together

Sunshine — Connecting Youth, Building Futures

Footscray — Empowering Minds, Building Leaders

More Info

0411 534 180

Come Through! Bring Your Crew!

Proudly powered by African Youth Collective & ViiBE Family Entertainment

Upcoming Event

Community Hall Fundraiser

Music • Food • Culture • Entertainment

Event

Help Us Build an African Community Hall

$50 Entry — Opening Day

Date & Venue Coming Soon

Join us for a night of music, food, culture and entertainment to help build an African Community Hall — a space for indoor sports, community events, youth and family programs, orientation, mentoring, and forms and ID assistance.

Performers

Led byKing Alula

FeaturingKing Ocoro – Singer

FeaturingStormy Outlaw

DJDJ BlazeOne — Melbourne City

The Hall Will Provide

Indoor SportsCommunity EventsYouth & Family ProgramsOrientationMentoringForms & ID Assistance

Unity • Love • Peace

Help us build a home for the African community in Melbourne

Every Week

Weekly programs

AYC runs regular community programs every week across St Albans, Sunshine and Footscray. All are free and open to the community.

Monday

Community BBQ — St Albans

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

309A Main Rd E, St Albans VIC 3021

Free community BBQ every Monday in St Albans. Come for food, connection and a welcoming space for young people and families.

Free foodYouth & familiesWeekly

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Fun with Families

5:00 PM – 8:00 PM

309A Main Rd E, St Albans VIC 3021

Following the Monday BBQ, Fun with Families brings parents, carers and young people together for games, activities and community connection.

FamiliesYouthWeekly

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Wednesday

Community BBQ — Sunshine

4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Sunshine, VIC

Midweek community BBQ in Sunshine. Free food and a welcoming space for African youth and families in the area.

Free foodYouth & familiesWeekly

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Thursday

Community BBQ — Sunshine

4:30 PM – 7:00 PM

Sunshine, VIC

Thursday community BBQ in Sunshine, with a fortnightly partnership dinner at Ahadu Ethiopian Restaurant.

Free foodAhadu partnershipFortnightly restaurant

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Saturday

Saturday Soccer

Morning sessions

St Albans, VIC

Weekly Saturday soccer bringing together AYC's two-club community model — Young Guns FC and Midnimo FC. Open to all youth.

SportYouthWeekly

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Saturday Basketball

Morning sessions

St Albans, VIC

Weekly Saturday basketball aligned with Thunders 21 C. A positive pathway for young people through sport, teamwork and mentoring.

SportYouthWeekly

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Sunday

African Food & BBQ — St Albans

1:00 PM – 5:00 PM

St Albans, VIC

Sunday African food and BBQ celebrating cultural connection through food. Free and open to the whole community.

Free foodCulturalWeekly

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Explore our programs

Mental Health First Aid B-MAD Framework Foods for Thought Volunteer with AYC