Whether exams have got you down or you just need a good helping of curry, we've got just the thing for you. This October, we're just going to have a chill time together over dinner. - I'm down, what's the plan? We'll be meeting up in front of the Old Treasury Building near Parliament Station at 6:30. From there, we'll be walking over to @Siam Thai Restaurant on Bourke Street for a 7:00 arrival.    How much will this cost? Attending is 100% free, so you'll only be out the cost of your meal. You can check out their menu online if you need to budget! - Since we do have to make table reservations, you MUST RSVP by 'purchasing' a free ticket here. We are unable to guarantee seating otherwise. You can RSVP up until the end of the 21st of October. 

School got you down? Ready to get out of term 3 with a bang? Well, we've got you covered! To celebrate the start of the holidays, we're having our September social - laser tag! Bring your friends, bring your siblings, bring your dog, whoever it takes to take home the gold in the battle of a lifetime!   We need to book in advance, so make sure to let us know ASAP if you are coming, we will close ticket sales a week before the event   WHO? You!! WHAT? Lunch, followed by laser tag at the reasonable cost of $20 for 3 games WHEN? Sunday the 23rd of September! WHERE? Meeting at Flinders, lunch at Southbank, laser tag at Crown WHY? Why NOT?

Hear ye! Hear ye!  Our famed August social, "SCIENCE IN THE PARK", is back again this year, and is better than ever. Come down on August 4th to the city and take part in interactive activities that explore the fields of biology, chemistry, physics and other multidisciplinary areas. See how science done in the lab, applies to the natural world that surrounds us all.  So whether or not you are new to YSA, coming off the post-Swinburne TCSE/Youth ANZAAS blues or just really need an excuse to catch up with your friends; this is a social not to be missed!  Details:  Date: 4th of August, 2018  Time: 11AM - (approx.) 4PM Meeting place: Under the clocks at Flinders Street Station RSVP at: Tidy link to come! Cost: $2 for non-members. Members are FREE! (excludes lunch)  If you have any more queries, please feel free to contact us! Exact details of presenters and activities running on the day will be posted at a later date.

Please note: we will be closing RSVPs to this event tonight so we can provide accurate numbers to the restaurant. If you would still like to attend, please send an email to events@melbourne.ysa.org.au as soon as possible. YSA Melbourne Special General Meeting: 6:45pm, 29th July 2018 Greetings, YSA Melbourne! This special general meeting (SGM) has been called to review and approve the financial report for the 2017-18 financial year, as required by our constitution and Consumer Affairs Victoria. This meeting will take place at 11 inch Pizza. However,  if you are unable to join us for the meeting, please feel free to call in - we'll be publishing details of how to do so this page. You can also contact the secretary at secretary@melbourne.ysa.org.au to organise a proxy vote if you are unable to attend in person. Why do we need to be there, anyway? It's important that you, as our membership, have the opportunity to see how YSA is being run, and we'll also need lots of voters to ensure that we can reach quorum (having enough attendees). If this doesn't happen, it'll kick up some administration problems for us, which means it'll be harder for us to organise events and activities for you all! If you're busy preparing for the new semester, don't worry, this will only take ten minutes of your time.    SGM Agenda 28/7/2018 6:45pm 11-inch Pizza 5B 359/353 Little Collins Street Attendance Introduction Treasurer Presentation of the 2017-18 financial report Motion to approve 2017-18 financial report

Got some free time these winter holidays? Just finished school term? Just finished uni exams? Looking for a relaxing weekend to de-stress and rejuvenate? Well YSA has just the camp for you! This June/July YSA is hosting our very first winter camp at the Rowallan Rotary Sheila Cameron campsite! Situated just outside Riddell's Creek in the beautiful Macedon Ranges, this two day camp has been designed by YSA members for YSA members and our wider community. Leaving Melbourne from 5pm 29 June Returning 6pm 1st of July We've planned plenty of fun activities, games, and team building exercises to help you connect with YSA members and friends! Take a rest from your normal everyday life and enjoy a weekend with old friends and making new! If that's not reason enough, this is also your chance to learn the leadership and communication skills that will help you in everyday life and receive first-hand staffie training tips to help prepare for outreach programs in July and into the future! Transport to the camp will be organised by either V/Line or carpooling with older YSA members as guides! We are currently organising pick-up locations for groups to meet and leave from, we'll be in touch with participants closer to the time to confirm transport. We know some of our younger members will be finishing school on the Friday - don't worry, we haven't forgotten about you. We'll be adjusting our transport plans to make sure anyone who finishes school can attend if they want to!   So how much does the camp cost? The camp will cost $60 for YSA members, or $70 if you don't have a membership. If you only come for one night, the rate is halved. This rate includes everything, except transport. If you are taking the train, you'll need to bring a myki - as Riddell's Creek Station is in zone 2, the trip will only cost concession card holders $2.30 each way! If we organise a car pool for you, we'd ask that you make a gold coin donation to the driver to help cover fuel. Participants are also welcome to drive themselves or be dropped at the camp site, although we would ask those who can to offer lifts where possible! So what are you waiting for? Sign up NOW! We promise it will be an amazing experience, and we don't regret missing out on this opportunity. If you (or a parent) have more questions, feel free to get in touch with us at events@melbourne.ysa.org.au Register Here!

Do you like testing your knowledge by answering a series of questions varying in subject and difficulty in a group? Then YSA Melbournes 2018 Trivia Night is definitely for you! So, a trivia night you say? What are the details? On the 25th of June a group of attendees accompanied by a responsible adult member will meet under the clock at Melbourne Central at 6pm. They will then travel to La Spaghetteria on Lygon Street in time for the trivia night, which will begin at 6:30! Do you know your Lewis Acids from your Lowry-Brønsted? The function of mitochondria? When and how what goes up comes down? A full dinner will be provided at the venue, covered by the cost of your ticket! We expect the event to conclude at approximately 10pm. At which point, a group of YSA members accompanied by responsible adults will return to Melbourne Central at approximately 10:30pm. Naturally, participants will also be welcome to arrive and leave directly from the venue. An adult member of YSA will remain at the venue until all under 18 members have been picked up after the conclusion of the event What is the boiling point of lead? What is the capital of Uzbekistan? What is the integral of a bell curve? As with all YSA Events, this is a non-alcoholic evening, and all people aged 15-25 are welcome, regardless of membership status, skill level or if they have been to a YSA event before (so bring your friends!). Topics will cover a wide range of levels and area, though there will be a focus on science (of course). We hope to see you all there! Who sang Bohemian Rhapsody? Who Played Moana? What is the answer to life, the universe and everything? RSVPs are due by the 18th of June, please book now to secure your ticket!

This coming June. YSA is hosting a dinner mini-social!  Come join us for good food and company as we seek to divulge the mysteries of the universe, whether or not pineapple belongs on pizza and what's for dessert!  It's a great opportunity to destress from school and university, to enjoy the company of people you and enjoy- and of course, eat awesome food!  The location and cuisine in question is still to be decided upon but we are planning this event in Melbourne's CBD area! WHAT'S HAPPENING?  YSA is hosting their June social as a dinner for everyone to come talk science and eat delicious cuisine. The cuisine in question is still to be confirmed!  WHERE? Location is still to be decided but it will DEFINITELY be in Melbourne's Central Business District (CBD) area.  WHY?  To eat food obviously! But, it is an awesome opportunity to debrief, destress and relax after an overwhelming exam/GAT period and who better to spend your time with than your friends in YSA?  PRICING? The only cost for this social is the cost of your meal!   The June social is an actual social. If you're planning on attending, please RSVP your attendance by the 30th of May. 

So tell me about this 'studying' thing?  What's happening?  With help from our friends at Swinburne, we've managed to rent a study room that we can all come to during the day to do some hard work. You'll have to worry about your own lunch, however we will be providing some good company, as well as good snackable food on the day! We'll be in room AGSE108 A handful of old YSA members will also be present to help you where they can with those difficult problems you've been struggling with* (*assuming we actually know the answers!) This is a great opportunity to get a head start on your exam preparation, and start exam-season off in the best possible way

Come with us now on a journey through time and space...  100 years ago, the most common mode of transport was a horse and cart 50 years ago, we put a man on the moon 10 years ago, smart phones were a new thing Today, we live in a world of innovation; genetic modification, artificial intelligence, space exploration- the list goes on!  In May, you and your fellow scientists are on a mission to discover hidden clues about *INSERT EPIC PLOTLINE*. You must work together in your teams to solve puzzles and explore the Melbourne Museum!  This sounds cool, but what are the details?  WHERE?  Meeting at Flinders St Station, Melbourne Central for lunch, Melbourne Museum to save the world from destruction and explore the awesome exhbits! WHY?  It's an amazing opportunity to socialise with likeminded nerds who love science AND history. Besides, who doesn't want to save the world whilst at the same time, learning more about 'Marie Internette' and 'Napoleon Bonaparticle'!  PRICING?  Just pay for museum entry! If you are a concession holder, or a museum member, your ticket is free! Otherwise, adults are $15 - paid direct to museum on arrival   RSVPs close on the 2nd of May, so grab your spot now!   

Introducing an exciting new event for YSA Melbourne! Development day will help you explore how you can utilise your experiences and skills to get jobs and internships. Throughout the day we will discuss tips for how to write a brilliant cv and job application skills We will also show you have YSA can look and aid your CV.  Come ready to completely re-work your CV to suit whatever job you wish to apply for. Please bring a computer, paper, pens and a mind ready to think about your future!

Welcome to the Trienniel YSA Melbourne Ball! Hey YSA! Are you looking to have the time of your life? The highlight of YSA Melbourne's multi-year calendar, the Ball will be held on the 5th of April 2018, at the magnificent Royce Hotel on St Kilda Road, from 7pm. The evening will include canapés, a wonderful two course meal, a DJ, dancing, and, as always, general YSA Melbourne awesomeness. If you love any of the above, then the 2018 YSA Melbourne Ball is for you. All are welcome, whether you are new to YSA, or have been around for many years. So bring along as many friends as you like, and help us make it an amazing night! Details Tickets are $100 a head, with $10 off for membership and a further $5 off per guest you bring, meaning the more friends you take the cheaper your own ticket. To receive this discount contact president@melbourne.ysa.org.au with the amount of people you have invited, who are coming to the ball. Be aware that guests musts pay for their ticket at full price, unless they are involved in either discount. Ticket sales are now open, to secure yours, you can pay a $20 deposit directly using the ticketing options below, or use the 'Ticket/Payment Request' option, or an email to president@melbourne.ysa.org.au, to make a deposit or pay for the full ticket via cash or EFT. If you want to make sure that you will be able to sit with your friends, have no fear, table forms will be available shortly. Tables can seat anywhere between 10 and 12 people, and the forms can be edited and amended at any time after they have been submitted. If you have any Dietary Requirements, please let us know when you book your ticket, or via email. Please note that, as with all YSA Melbourne events, this will be an alcohol free event, and supervised by over 18 members of the organisation. At the conclusion of the night, a supervised group will remain at the hotel, and another will travel to Flinders St Station, to help all participants get home safely. A supervised group will also travel from Flinders St Station to the venue before the event. So what are you waiting for? Don’t miss out on your chance to get the best deal for the YSA Melbourne Ball, which promises to be the highlight of 2018 social calendar. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to send an email to president@melbourne.ysa.org.au, we're happy to assist! But wait, there's more - there will be a series of prizes presented on the night, stay tuned for details!

2018 Annual General Meeting It's almost time for YSA Melbourne's 2018 Annual General meeting, where we get together to look back on the last year and elect a shiny, brand-new Executive Committee for the year ahead! As a member, AGM is your big chance to have your say in how our organisation should be run. Anyone who has been a member of YSA for at least 7 days can run for a general committee position, we'd love to see you nominate, so if you are thinking about running, or have any questions please feel free to email/approach any current exec member! If you'd like more information, the full details are available here! The Annual General Meeting will be held at the Royal Society of Victoria (8 La Trobe St), starting at 11am sharp. A group will be meeting at Melbourne Central, next to the shot tower at 10:30 to walk up together. Positions Available - Quick Blurb Top 6: President, Vice President Event, Vice President Science, Secretary, Treasurer and Communications Officer -- These officers are responsible for directing YSA and making sure everything you know and love about YSA happens. To hold one of these jobs, you must be a YSA member, over 18, and have served on the committee for at least 9 months before. General Committee Member (GeM) - 6 to 10 positions available -- These officers are responsible for assisting the top 6, running projects, events and other activities, and generally helping out in the community. They are ideal for anyone who is keen to get more invovled in running YSA, whether you are a first timer who only joined in January this year, or someone who's been around forever and has this great idea they really want to see happen! Estimated workload is up to you, but we'd guess about 1-2 hours a week, and there are no compulsory events! I'm keen, what do I need to do? In order to vote, or nominate, make sure you are a member of YSA. You can check this by logging into your TidyHQ account, just follow the links at the top of this page. Your membership must have been valid for 7 days as of the 24th or March - if it isn't you can renew online with a few clicks of a button. If you are having trouble checking, just email our Jess, our Secretary, at secretary@melbourne.ysa.org.au! To nominate, all you have to do is send an email to our secretary, with your name, the position you are nominating for, and a nominator and two seconders (other people who think you'd be good, you can also nominate yourself). You can also include a bio and photo, which we'll put up on our website closer to the day! Can't make it? If you can't make the meeting and want to submit a proxy (to allow another member, or the chairperson of the meeting, to vote for you) or attend the meeting via telephone/videocall, check out the details of how to do so at this link. Post AGM Social After the AGM, we'll be heading back to Melbourne Central for lunch, before continuing to Games Laboratory, at 328 Little Lonsdale St, for an afternoon of the intense contests of mind, body, soul, with and luck that board games bring. They have an extensive library, so pretty much any game is possible. If you don't know any/many games, don't worry, we'll happily show you some of our easy-to-play favourites! Looking forward to seeing you there! You are also welcome to join us just for lunch and games, but please do try and make the meeting if you are able to do so, as it is important for the future of YSA that you are able to have your say!