Thursday, 7 April 2022

Noble Park Big Day Out

Mr TARLAMIS (South Eastern Metropolitan) (11:11): There was nothing but smiles all round as the community gathered in huge numbers at the Noble Park skate park and Ross Reserve precinct a few weekends ago for the inaugural Noble Park Big Day Out. Noble Park has a long and proud history, boasting one of the most culturally diverse populations in Australia, and this event was about bringing together residents of all ages and backgrounds for a fun and engaging celebration of this diversity. It was one of the 23 individual projects developed and funded by the Noble Park suburban revitalisation board in collaboration with other organisations, and this project included additional funding from the City of Greater Dandenong. The Noble Park suburban revitalisation board’s youth committee were the advocates for and driving force behind this project and, together with Greater Dandenong Youth Services, were responsible for also organising the successful event that so many came along to enjoy. I have been really inspired by the work of the youth committee, and I am looking forward to working further with these future leaders.

There were activities for the whole family, including live cultural performances, free workshops and art activities, skateboarding, football and soccer clinics, rock climbing, reptile petting, stalls and so much more. I am so happy that the Noble Park Big Day Out was embraced by the community and was a huge success. Even the weather was perfect on the day. I am so excited that the Noble Park Big Day Out will feature in Noble Park’s annual calendar of events, bringing the precinct to life, celebrating our diversity and supporting our local traders. I would like to congratulate the City of Greater Dandenong, the Noble Park suburban revitalisation board and youth committee members and the Greater Dandenong Youth Services team for all their hard work making this event possible and the huge success that it was.