The School Focused Youth Service (Hobsons Bay & Wyndham) is currently accepting applications for brokerage funding. Funding is available for projects that:
• Target vulnerable young people (aged 10-18 years) who attend school or live in the local area;
• Enhance young people’s connections to school, family, peers and/or the local community;
• Facilitate collaborative structures and improve linkages between schools and other relevant youth and community service organisations to support young people displaying ‘at-risk’ behaviours. Please note that all projects must involve a partnership or collaboration between at least two organisations (i.e. schools and/or community agencies);
• Address a demonstrated local need.
For more information or an application form, please contact Nicole Battle - School Focused Youth Service Co-ordinator Hobsons Bay & Wyndham on 9932 3027 or nbattle@hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au
 

2011 VALA conference - Youth Voices
When: 1 April 2011 Where: Rydges Bell City, Bell Street, Preston
Keynote speakers:
• Paul Bird - Victorian State Director of Mission Australia
• Huong Tran - The Pavilion School
Workshop content includes:
• VCAL Skills for Further Study-Senior
• Materials can help build conversations of significance
• Ideas for using visual and performing arts in curriculum
• The Learning Design Tool
• Immersion Based Learning
And more….
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Sports Self Development Drop In Program
Every Tuesday from 4– 6pm
Werribee Sports & Recreation Centre 35 Ballan Road, Werribee
For more information please contact Jeoff on 0468 989 264 or youthconnections@wcig.org.au
Youth Connections provides one-to-one case management services to help young people overcome barriers and engage with education.
 

Free B.B.Q - Flemington Community Centre
Every Second Wednesday 4– 6pm
Basketball Courts - Flemington Community Centre, 25 Mt Alexander Rd, Flemington
For more information please contact Jeoff on 0468 989 264 or youthconnections@wcig.org.au
 

Solving the Jigsaw Professional Development Training Modules.
The modules provide a practical whole school, or cluster, approach to wellbeing, violence and bullying, and offer an excellent training opportunity for implementation of the National Safe Schools Framework. Some of the modules include:
• Whole-school approach to violence and bullying
• Facilitating respect, valuing diversity, encouraging discussion and maintaining confidentiality
• Awkward conversations with kids
When: Footscray: 1 - 2 June, 20 - 21 July, 31 Aug - 1 Sept.
For more information please contact Michelle Stevenson on 5434 4111 or visit www.solvingthejigsaw.org.au
 

Get Your Learners On Free License Program
A 10 week program to get your Learners License Permit
When: Every Tuesday from 2.00-3.30pm
Where: WCIG - Suite 10, Level 1, 75 Watton Street, Werribee
For more information please contact Jeoff on 0468 989 264 or youthconnections@wcig.org.au
 

The ROCK & WATER 3 Day Workshop will be held on 27 - 29 April - De La Salle College, Malvern
This program offers educators a new way to interact with students through physical/social teaching. Physical exercises are constantly linked with mental and social skills. The program offers a framework of exercises and ideas to assist students to become aware of purpose and motivation in their life.
To register online or for more information go to www.newcastle.edu.au/rockandwater

Free B.B.Q - Altona Beach
Every Monday 11am - 2pm Logan Reserve - Pier Street, Altona
For more information please contact Jeoff on 0468 989 264 or youthconnections@wcig.org.au

B-Ball and B.B.Q Skinner Reserve Braybrook
Every Second Wednesday 4 - 6pm (23rd March 2011)
Basketball Courts - Churchill Avenue, Braybrook
For more information please contact Jeoff on 0468 989 264 or youthconnections@wcig.org.au
 

Applications are now open for our next Hand Brake Turn course. If you know of any young people between the ages of 15 and 19 who may be interested in gaining their Certificate 1 in Automotive, please call us and we will arrange to have an interview with them. Hand Brake Turn will be commencing its next Pre Apprenticeship course on the 28th March 2011.
The course is Certificate I in Automotive – giving training in Panel Beating, Spray Painting, Car Detailing & Motor Mechanics. The course runs for 8 weeks, 28th March – 20th May 2011.
For more information or to enrol please call 9311 6273.
 

In this issue:
• Finding out future skill needs: employer survey
• Register now for the NCVER webinar 'Innovation: skilling for the future'
• Australian vocational education and training statistics: apprentices and trainees - early trend estimates, December quarter 2010
• How VET responds: a historical policy approach
• History of VET in Australia: Overview
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In this issue:
• Welcome to 2011
• Advance in 2011
• Advance Professional Development for New Coordinators
• Advance On-line Forum Update
• Student Representative Council (SRC) Resource Kit
• Community Partner Profile - VicRelief Foodbank
• Survey on volunteering
• Lord Mayor's Charitable Foundation - APPLY FOR A GRANT
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In this issue:
• Young Australian of the Year
• ACYS survey
• ACYS is now on Facebook!
• Recently published books
• News stories for February 2011
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Understanding and Responding to Anger and Behavioural Issues in Adolescents
All parents, guardians and professionals are invited to attend an information session on anger management.
When: Tuesday, 15th of March 2011 - 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Where: Altona North Community Library Corner Millers and McArthurs Roads, Altona North
Please RSVP by Friday 11th of March 2011. For more information, or to book your place, please call Hobsons Bay Youth Services on 9932 4000 or go to http://www.hobsonsbay.vic.gov.au

WCIG are once again running the National Greens Job Corp. This project will be held in Sunshine and is close to public transport. National Green Jobs Corps participants are offered a combination of work experience, skill development and accredited training. Involvement in National Green Jobs Corps leads to a nationally recognised qualification. This training is available for eligible individuals aged 17 – 24 & takes place over 26 weeks.
Clients receive -Certificate II in Horticulture, Level 2 First Aid & O,H&S White Card. For more information please contact Jodie Aickin on 9689 3437 or jodiea@wcig.org.au.
 

In this issue:
• Up to date
• Training packages
• Back 2 basics
• In practice
• Resources
• What's on
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Smile Inside wishes to periodically share practices and activities that have a focus on personal development. The ideas are effective and relevant to those who work with youth across a variety of fields. The plan is to keep it short and to the point, most of us have enough to wade through already and less time reading means more time planning incredible experiences for the youth in our care. For more information please click here.

In this issue:
• From the Executive Officer
• Understanding Program Policies and Procedures
• Innovations in Youth Mentoring
• National Volunteering Week Promotional Material
• Youth Mentoring Research
• Youth Mentoring Conference 2011
• Volunteering Survey
• 'In The Sticks' Regional Updates

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The Wyndham Humanitarian Network (WHN) YOUTH GROUP is back in 2011! For multicultural boys and girls aged 12 – 25.
When: Thursday March 3, 17 and 31 - 4:00pm – 6:00pm
Where: New Venue - Kelly Park Community Centre, 1 Synnot Street, Werribee.
Join us to hang out after school, play games, sport, make new friends, and find out about agencies and workers who can support you with things like settlement, employment, school and family PLUS have a say on issues affecting youth in Wyndham and activities you would like to participate in this year!

For more information, please contact Goran Angeleski on 9742 8155 or goran.angeleski@wyndham.vic.gov.au.

In this issue:
• VALA News
• SAFE-T1 News
• Other News
• Professional development opportunities
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In this issue:
• National Talent Competition now open!
• Check out our Young Members on Facebook and Twitter
• Get your event out there
• Meet our new partners
• OwnIT film competition
• Win Free Stuff coming soon
• You don’t know what’s in it!
• youthbeyondblue proudly supporting NYW 2011
• Positive mental health during NYW
• The ATO and NYW
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Hobsons Bay City Council is preparing a Play Spaces Strategy to provide strategic direction for the future provision and management of playgrounds, skate and BMX facilities, and outdoor fitness amenities for the next 10 years. The project team is interested to hear what local residents think of existing 'Play Spaces' and how they can be improved. If you are a user or visitor of these facilities, or would like to use these facilities more in the future, please tell us what you think by attending one of these Community Workshops. For dates, times and more information, please click here.

In this issue:
• Register now for the NCVER webinar 'How VET responds to changing skill demands'
• Just off the press ...
• Web update ...
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Orygen Youth Health - Understanding Depression Workshop
When: Wednesday 30th March, 9:30am - 3pm.
Venue: Orygen Youth Health, 35 Poplar Road, Parkville
Cost: $130
This session aims to provide participants with an understanding of signs and symptoms that may indicate depression in young people. Emphasis will be placed on how participants can support young people with depression to remain engaged with education, training or work. Registrations close 18th March.
For more information about this workshop please call 9342 3744 or email training@oyh.org.au
 

Orygen Youth Health - Borderline Personality Disorder in Young People
When: Wednesday 6th April, 9:30am - 3pm.
Venue: Orygen Youth Health, 35 Poplar Road, Parkville
Cost: $130
This workshop aims to provide participants with a broad understanding of Borderline Personality Disorder. Participants will have opportunities to consider best-practice ways of supporting young people with BPD in their setting, along with considering appropriate pathways to care. Registrations close 25th March.
For more information about this workshop please call 9342 3744 or email training@oyh.org.au
 

In this issue:
• Greetings
• Certificate IV in Community Development
• Flipathon Bendigo
• Boon Wurrung Ngargee
• Confined 3
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