By JESSE GRAHAM
YOUNG Yarra Ranges residents are being asked to share what’s important to them and take a dip for a night of entertainment in Yarra Junction later this month.
Interchange Outer East (IOE) will be hosting a Dive In Cinema event at the Yarra Centre on Saturday 19 March for people aged 12-26.
IOE’s Heather Sayer said the event would feature a “giant’ outdoor cinema, a photobooth and a silent disco, as well as the premiere of Speak Up, Speak Out – a film made by The MISFIT Project, a social enterprise branch-off of MISFIT Theatre in the Upper Yarra area.
The film will feature young people talking about issues that matter to them, filmed at a workshop being held on Saturday 5 March, from 1pm-7pm at 18-20 Cavanagh Road, Millgrove.
Ms Sayer said the event was being organised and developed by young people, who would have the choice over what movie was screened on the night – as long as it has a G or PG rating.
“We’re trying to use as much youth expertise in the planning and development of it as we can,” she said.
“It’s a great platform for youth to have their voices heard.
“It’s also about inclusion – the organisation I work for is all about inclusion of people with disabilities.”
The Yarra Ranges Council has helped to fund the silent disco, though its Dance Here program, and the Upper Yarra Community Enterprise are the major sponsors for the event.
A food kiosk and a barbecue will be available on the night, and the event is completely alcohol and drug free.
The film workshop is free, though bookings are essential – call 0400 889 316 for more information.
Entry to the Dive In Cinema event is a gold coin entry. To RSVP, visit bit.ly/DiveInCinema.
