Learn and grow with VU at the Wyndham Learning Festival
Victoria University is a proud sponsor of the Wyndham Learning Festival, an annual community-led celebration of lifelong learning and personal growth.
Join us at one of our events or discover the many other learning activities taking place across Wyndham throughout the week-long festival. There are over 100 events - all free and open to the community.
See all VU-hosted events or explore the full Wyndham Learning Festival program.
Events hosted by VU
Mindful Crafting with headspace
- Tuesday 1 September, 4-5:30pm
- headspace Werribee, Victoria University – Werribee Campus, 235 Hoppers Lane
Join a mindful craft session, pick up practical tools for looking after mental health, and find out how headspace Werribee can help. For young people aged 16–25 only.
Ready to Respond: CPR Essentials
- Wednesday 2 September, 1-2pm
- Jamieson Way Community Centre, 59 Jamison Way, Point Cook
Learn how to recognise and respond to adult cardiac emergencies with confidence. This hands-on session covers hands-only CPR, defibrillator use and the key actions that can improve survival while waiting for emergency services.
Ready to Respond: Childhood Emergencies
- Wednesday 2 September, 2:30–3:30pm
- Jamieson Way Community Centre, 59 Jamieson Way, Point Cook
Build your confidence and skills to respond to emergencies involving babies and children. This hands-on session covers how to recognise and manage anaphylaxis and choking, age-appropriate CPR, defibrillator use and essential care while waiting for emergency services.
VU Skills on Wheels Pop-Up Barbershop
- Wednesday 2 September, 4–7pm
- Youth Services Hoppers Crossing, 86 Derrimut Road
Drop in for a free haircut from our VU barbering students and help support the next generation of barbers with valuable hands-on experience. Delivered in collaboration with Wyndham Youth Services, for young people aged 12–25 from diverse cultural backgrounds.
Getting Started at the Gym
- Thursday 3 September, 11-11:45am OR 12-12:45pm
- VU health and Fitness Centre - Werribee, 229 Hoppers Lane
This guided, small-group session introduces you to gym equipment and beginner-friendly exercises, so you can feel confident in the gym and get the most out of every workout. Suitable for all fitness levels, ages 16+.
