We spoke with City of Melton Mayor, Steve Abboushi, who shared his vision for the future, the community’s top priorities, and the steps currently being taken to build a more connected and vibrant Melton.
We visit Melton’s biggest event of the year for a day filled with fun activities and community spirit!
Burnside Springs United netball coach, Warren Powell, shares how their club shapes netball players to achieve their goals while enjoying the sport.
Robin, a volunteer with the Friends of Melton Botanic Garden, shares his experience creating a welcoming space for all through his hands-on contributions.
Young people are kicking goals with this community-led group at the Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY).
After a cancer diagnosis, Sonyia Hofherr turned hardship into hope, creating Pay It Forward Melton to support those in need. What began with small donations has grown into a vital community initiative, proving that one act of kindness can spark a movement.
After arriving in Australia as a refugee, John Kon turned his challenges into a drive to give back. Now a Lawyer at Brimbank Melton Community Legal Centre, he’s helping others navigate the legal system - showing how lived experience can lead to lasting impact.
The Melton Asian Night Market kicks off a vibrant three-part series of cultural celebrations, bringing the community together through delicious food, live entertainment, and interactive experiences.
Dozens of people from the Aintree community come out to Deanside Wetlands for a vital clean up as part of the nationwide Clean Up Australia Day movement.
The Aspiring Young Africans Foundation (ASPYA) is a transformative movement empowering local African-Australian youth through mentorship, education, and community support.
Hundreds of residents of Melton proudly became Australian citizens during a vibrant ceremony, marking a pivotal moment in their journey as part of a growing, multicultural community.
Reclaimed Voices is more than a documentary - it’s a movement that amplifies African Australian youth experiences, and sparks much needed conversations on justice, identity, and systemic change.
Melton mother Brooke created Sevn Clouds, a simple app offering instant relief for anxiety and panic attacks.
See how this local created Buddhist-inspired artworks and gave the Melton library the gift of meditation
Dozens of volunteers are rolling up their sleeves to help put food on the table for families in their community
YLab is located on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to Elders past and present, and to the young people who are our collective future.