Melton families will gather at Navan Park on Sunday 30 November for a free community event built around a simple invitation: try fishing, learn something new and spend time with others from across the city. The day runs from 9am to 2pm at 245 Centenary Avenue and is designed to be welcoming for first timers and regulars alike.
Kids and adults can join clinics throughout the morning, with instructors helping with technique, safe handling and basic skills. The lake will be stocked for the occasion, and casting sessions will give beginners a chance to practise before heading to the water.
Visitors will have plenty to explore beyond the fishing lessons. There will be fish anatomy and dissection demos for those curious about how fish function, along with hands-on activities for children including plaster crafts, face painting and other fishing themed games run by the education team. Cooking fans will be able to watch Depinder Chhibber from MasterChef Australia prepare dishes and talk through methods that suit local species.
The event has grown during planning, with the SES confirming a truck display and volunteers offering free CPR training. There will be free henna, market stalls, food trucks serving Indian and Asian dishes and a coffee van on site.
The Victorian Fisheries Authority has backed similar initiatives across the state to encourage communities to engage with outdoor recreation. Luba Grigorovitch MP, Parliamentary Secretary for Outdoor Recreation, and Minister for Outdoor Recreation Steve Dimopoulos MP are supporting the Melton event, which aims to create an easy entry point for families trying fishing for the first time.
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