Events

Ready or not, here [another YSA social] comes! Woop woop! Time to get competitive guys. This Friday the 11th of April, we will be running a game of hide and seek throughout the Melbourne CBD. WHO? Anyone! Invite your most competitive friends ;) WHAT? A game of hide and seek throughout the Melbourne CBD and immediate surrounds. Players will get into 2 groups. One group will be the seekers, and the other the hiders. The hiders will have an agreed upon amount of time to hide. The seekers will then ask the hiders question to locate them in the shortest amount of time possible. There will be multiple rounds, so try out different locations! We will explain the bounds of the game and the rules on the day. WHEN? 10am-2pm Friday 11th April 2025 WHERE? We'll meet next to the big screen at Federation Square. We will have a brief chat to explain the rules and how the game works. From there on, it's up to you and your group as to where you hide! WHY? Because hide and seek shouldn't just be for primary school kids. NOTE: please bring a topped up MYKI card, a downloaded Google Earth app and water bottle.

Hi y'all! It's time for another social, this time just a simple and chill one. We're heading out to the botanical gardens to take a walk, see some fancy plants with long Latin names, and meet some fellow science enthusiasts! WHO? Anyone! In particular, anyone who'd like a break, a chance to stretch their legs. WHAT? A walk in the botanical gardens and surrounds. WHEN? 1 pm Saturday the 22nd. WHERE? We'll meet under the clock at Flinders St station at 1 pm, and head off at about 1:15 by tram to the gardens. WHY? To touch grass after a long few weeks back at school!

It's time for another YSA get-together! This time, we're planning a big BBQ bash at Flagstaff Gardens! Take advantage of the sunny weather and bring along friends, games, snacks, whatever you'd like! We'll have plenty of food, as well as dietary options for those needing them. WHO: Anyone! Bring your friends! WHAT: BBQ, games, and a chill outing at the park! WHEN & WHERE: We'll be meeting at Flagstaff station at 11:30 am. Look out for people in YSA shirts! WHY: For fun!

It's time for another YSA get-together! This time, we're off to play some board games at the lovely Pause Menu in Fitzroy. Starting at Flinders St station, we'll hop on a tram for hours of snacks, drinks, and board games, before wrapping up and heading back around 3:30! WHO: Anyone! Bring your friends! WHAT: Playing board games, having some food, and generally chilling at the cafe! WHEN & WHERE: We'll be meeting at Flinders St station at 12:00 pm, under the clocks! Look out for our YSA hoodies. WHY: For fun!

With MYSci behind us, it's time to go to a galaxy far, far away! On the one and only Star Wars Day, YSA is going to be taking a trip to the city for one of our famous socials; a scavenger hunt! Starting from the steps of the State Library, we'll be splitting into groups to tackle a wookie-sized series of challenges; answering riddles, solving puzzles, finding some unusual objects or places, and seeing a lot of sights! We'll be meeting out front of the State Library at 10:45 am; look out for one of our lovely committee wearing their YSA shirts! From there, we'll be splitting you into factions and sending you on your way to scour the galaxy for clues and data. At 2:30 pm, we'll reconvene at the State Library for scoring. WHO? You, your friends; even your enemies, if they'll behave themselves! This one's open to all young folk. WHAT? A space-operatic scavenger hunt, around the CBD! WHEN? 10:45 am to 3 pm, Saturday May the 4th. WHERE? Meeting at the steps of the State Library! WHY? Why not??? Be there, don't be square, and don't be afraid to dress for the occasion! There might be points in it for the best star wars getup...

Our AGM is coming up on Thursday the 21st of March at 4:00 pm online. This is your chance to get involved with a community that you've grown to love, or just a way to see what goes on behind the scenes if you're new to YSA!! We will also be electing our new committee for the next year - this is open to old members, new members, and even returning members. Roles range from the scary, scary President position (they call the shots within YSA and are a key part of setting up our goals and future ideas) , to a much more low-key general elected member (GEM) whose role it is to provide input and help out when they can (it's a great way to dip your toes into our committee and learn how all the different areas work!). Anyone is allowed to run for a committee position as long as they have been a member for at least 7 days before the date of the AGM AND have a CURRENT membership on the day - however, if you're interested in an office position (President, VP - Science, VP - Socials, Communications, Secretary, Treasurer), you will also need to be over the age of 18 and have served on the committee for at least 9 months prior.  (Photo by Lucas K on Unsplash)