WynBay LLEN's IBAG (Industry Business Advisory Group) has been formed to help drive strategic and systematic change in the area of business, school and community partnerships.  The first IBAG meeting was held on March 30th. IBAG is comprised of  Tony Sirsen -Downer EDI, Adam Siegel -Metricon Group,    Peter Murphy -Alex Fraser Group, Doug McLean -Sims Metal, Steve Turner -OMCS International, Peter Williams -Toyota Tsusho, Phoebe Smith standing in for Amanda Solly -Murray Goulburn, Loes Westerbeek-Veld -Transfield, Michael Hollowood -Collins & Co, Richard Ainley -Mercy Health.  IBAG will continue to expand its membership over the coming months. IBAG will focus on improving parent engagement in schools, career development of young people, influencing vocational education and training curriculum in schools to help achieve the strategic goals of WynBay LLEN.

For further information, please contact WynBay LLEN's Business Partnership Broker - Stephen Gately - sgately@wynbayllen.org.au.

The WRICA Careers & Employment Expo 2011 is coming soon.
When: Thursday 12th May 9:00am - 3:00pm & 4:30pm - 7:30pm, Friday 13th May 9:00am - 3:00pm
Where: Wyndham Leisure & Events Centre, 80-82 Derrimut Rd, Hoppers Crossing, 3029. Melways Ref: 206 E3
For more information, please click here.

WynBay LLEN is proud to be a sponsor of the WRICA Careers & Employment Expo 2011.

Werribee Community and Education Centre Inc has changed its name to Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc.

The Wyndham Community & Education Centre is located at:
3 Princes Hwy, Werribee. (Melways Reference Map 206 A8) .
Office hours are:
Monday to Thursday - 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Friday – 9:00 am to 12 noon
Tel: (03) 9742 4013   Fax: (03) 9749 8400

For more information, please click here.

The VFBV State Championships 2011 is a FREE event being held at Werribee Park on Saturday 9th & Sunday 10th of April. The championship celebrates and showcases not only the skills and efforts of volunteer fire fighters  but also the fantastic efforts of the many other emergency services that work together to keep us all safe and secure. There will be lots of trucks and equipment, from the latest technology to some old-time engines, to gaze at. There will be food for sale on the day and on Saturday morning there is a craft market within walking distance on the Werribee Park grounds. For more information, please click here.

The New Hope Foundation would like to invite young people from refugee backgrounds to their free youth art workshops. Meet new people, share stories, be creative, express yourself, relax and have fun!! Come along and try new arts!!

To view the flyer, please click here.

If you or a family member has epilepsy, work with someone with epilepsy, or just want to know more, then these workshops are for you.
When: Thursday 14th April 2011 - 11.30am - Wyndham City Function Centre, 45 Princes Highway, Werribee
Please register your interest by contacting Clair on 8734 0774 or clair.jackson@wyndham.vic.gov.au. For more information, please click here.
 

FREE – FREE –  FREE - FREE!!! Youth Connections invite you to come and enjoy a day at Melbourne Zoo for FREE.
Who: Young Mums with their Children or Pregnant Young Women between the ages of 14-22 years
What: Melbourne Zoo & Lunch FREE of Charge
Date: Tuesday 12 April 2011 Places are limited - RSVP essential!!
RSVP Youth Connections - call or text Anna on 0428 040 336. For more information, please click here.
 

The Western Young People’s Independent Network (WYPIN) has recently developed a resource called “Challenging Racism – a guide for young people”. This resource is for young people and aims to provide practical strategies about ways of addressing racism in the community. The resource was successfully launched on Monday 21st March and is now ready for distribution in the community. If you would like a copy of the resource, please contact Peter Ajak on 9680 8265 or pajak@mcm.org.au.

20 Traineeship Positions Available
Please refer any young people who have an ongoing medical condition, learning disability and/or a mental health issues to Wesley Employment Services to apply for these positions. These roles working in the car industry will attain Certificate III level and opportunities for career progression.
Under body Servicing (Traineeships) - Bob Jane, T-Mart.
Spare Parts (Traineeships) - Mercedes, BMW, Honda & Holden.
Under body Servicing (Traineeships) - Bob Jane, T-Mart.
Spare Parts (Traineeships) - Mercedes, BMW, Honda & Holden.
Please Note: Recent School Leavers will require a letter from their school, doctor or case manager regarding their condition.
For more information or the ‘must haves’ for all roles, please contact Vicki Walsh on 0403 090 763.

AAV Job Opportunity – Access Program Manager
Be a part of Victoria’s exciting arts and disability movement. Are you passionate about increasing access to the arts for people with a disability? Arts Access Victoria, the state’s leading arts and disability organisation is seeking a dynamic and highly motivated person for the position of Access Program Manager. For more information or to get a position description please go to artsaccess.com.au/access-program-manager. If you have any questions, please contact Veronica Pardo on (03) 8640 6015 or vpardo@artsaccess.com.au.

In term 2, Wyndham Community and Education Centre Inc. will be starting an ESL supported VCAL program for young adults aged 20 – 24 for eligible migrant, refugee and humanitarian entrant students whose first language is not English. Foundation, Intermediate and Senior levels of VCAL will be offered. This program will complement the current program offered to students aged 15 – 20. The VCAL program includes:
• English as a Second Language (ESL)   • Literacy
• Numeracy                                         • Work Related Skills
• Personal Development Skills               • Industry skills (VET)
Please contact Judy Bowman for more details – 9742 4013 or judyb@werribeecc.net
 

New Hope Foundation with the support of The Smith Family, Galvin Park Secondary College, Wyndham City Council and VicHealth is holding a Multicultural Family Day.
When: Saturday 30th April 2011 from 10am - 4pm
Where: Galvin Park Secondary College.
To view the flyer, please click here.
 

Iramoo Community Centre has a new course commencing in early May, just one day a week, working towards being a Disability Support Worker.
For all the details, please click here.
 

The Productivity Commission has released a draft report talking about what should be done to make disability supports better. If you have a disability and would like to have a say, come along to a forum and let us know what you think.
When: Tuesday 19th April 2011, 11.00am – 2.00pm .
Where: Wyndham City Council Chambers, 45 Princes Highway
For further details, please click here.
 

In this issue:
• Find an event near you
• Win an expenses-paid trip to the NYW launch!
• Watch the launch event live on Facebook
• Celebrity Ambassador update: Jordy Lucas
• Win a $500 travel voucher with Youth Hostels Australia
• Young Members Own It
And more…
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In this edition:
• Advance in 2011 - Update
• Advance Professional Enhancement Seminars
• Advance On-line Forum Update
• Come and launch National Youth Week 2011 at the Video Hits concert in Melbourne on Saturday 2 April!
• youthcentral’s Win Free Driving Lessons competition
• Community Partner Profile: The Beacon Foundation
• The Australian Institute of Community Practice and Governance - Scheduled Training
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In this issue:
• www.parentingstrategies.net
• Youth Suicide Prevention position statement released
• Congratulations Betty
• OYH represented at International Conferences
• OYH’s first port of call
• Youth Early Psychosis Forum
• Platform News
• bipolarcaregiver.org
• Creating a tranquil retreat.
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In this issue:
• Own It
• Pixel 8 Photo Comp
• Young Social Pioneers
• Hello Sunday Morning
• Challenges for Young People
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In this issue:
• Highlighted Practice ~ Restorative Justice
• Pictures Change
• Activity of the Month ~ Round Table
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In this issue:
• Insight into the Australian Cultural Orientation program
• Multiculturalism – changes at federal and state levels
• What’s new at CYM?
• Making it ‘just’ requires better collaboration between agencies
• Gimme Mo’ Global Tour visits Melbourne
• New projects from CMY’s Arts and Culture team
And more…
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In this issue:
• Book now for NCVER's 'Research on Toast' briefings on apprenticeships
• Call for papers and presentations, 'No Frills' 2011
• Register now for the 2011 NCVER webinar series
• How VET responds to changing skill demands - 6 April
• Getting to know VOCEDplus - 18 May
• Initial VET teacher training: a portrait in a bigger picture - 31 May
• Open to innovative ideas - new research funding round
• Just off the press ...
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In this issue:
• VCE School Leaders Briefings
• Examinations
• VCE Review and Implementation
• Australian Curriculum
• Student Records and Results
• Inaugural John Button Prize
• Margaret Schofield Music Scholarship
• Music - Certificate III in Technical Production
• 2011 MESAB Training Awards
And more…
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In this issue:
• CE Message
• Bail Out 2011
• Three Peaks Challenge 2011
• SA: Sail For Success
• TAS: Business Breakfast
• News In Brief
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