African Youth Collective
Sunday BBQ
Start your week right — with food, family, and community.
Every Sunday from 1:00 pm to 6:00 pm, AYC hosts a free community BBQ — a relaxed end-of-weekend gathering where African young people and families come together to share a meal, connect, and belong.
About the Program
What is Sunday BBQ?
Sunday BBQ is part of AYC's Connection & Recreation program. Held every Sunday afternoon, it is a free, drop-in community gathering that brings African youth and families together at the close of the weekend — a warm, welcoming space to share food, stories, and good company.
Sundays can be a quiet and sometimes lonely time, especially for young people and newly arrived families. AYC's Sunday BBQ turns that around — filling the afternoon with laughter, culture, and the kind of community connection that carries people through the week ahead.
No registration, no cost, no barriers. Just show up — there is always enough food and always a warm welcome.
Event Details
When
Every Sunday
Time
1:00 pm – 6:00 pm
Where
St Albans, Melbourne
Cost
Free — all welcome
Our Purpose
Why Sunday Matters
Sunday BBQ is a deliberate act of community care — creating a consistent, welcoming space at the end of the weekend when connection matters most.
Weekend Connection
Sunday afternoons are the perfect time to slow down, share a meal, and reconnect with community before the week begins.
Cultural Belonging
Sharing food from African traditions affirms identity and cultural pride in a space that celebrates who you are and where you come from.
Family Friendly
Sunday BBQ welcomes everyone — young people, parents, elders, and children. It is a space for the whole community to gather together.
Wellbeing in Action
Regular social connection builds the resilience and protective factors that support long-term mental health and wellbeing.
Grounded in the B-MAD Framework
Sunday BBQ sits within AYC's B-MAD prevention framework — Beyond Mental Health, Alcohol & Drugs. By showing up consistently for young people and families every weekend, we build the belonging and connection that are the foundation of good mental health.
Learn more about B-MADSee You This Sunday
No registration needed — just show up. Bring yourself, bring a friend, bring your family. We would love to have you.
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