Creating opportunities for all children and young people to be on their way to success in
education, work and life
education, work and life
The North Central LLEN works in partnership with local and regional media to keep our community up-to-date with our projects and initiatives. Some of our recent media releases can be accessed below:
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10 May 2021
All boats rise in a safe harbour: Partnering to Make a difference More than 50 people from across the Buloke, Loddon and Northern Grampians Shires attended the North Central LLEN’s 2020 Annual General Meeting (AGM) held in the beautiful outdoor courtyard area of the Bridgewater Hotel last week. The theme for the evening was “All Boats rise in a safe harbour” and focussed on the work of the LLEN to support children and young people to thrive in education, work and life. Read more... |
PHOTO CAPTION:
Christine McKersie (North Central Principal’s Cluster), Wendy Gladman (Loddon Shire Council) and Trent McCarthy (Central Ranges LLEN) participated in a panel discussion on partnerships that make a difference hosted by How Work Works intern Grace Hosking from Boort |
6 May 2021
New videos promoting work for young people in Buloke Shire
New videos promoting work for young people in Buloke Shire
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The North Central LLEN in partnership with Buloke Shire Council has launched a series of inspirational videos promoting employment opportunities across the Buloke Shire featuring real life experiences of young people, as well as insights from their employers.
This follows the release of a report on 'Workforce Development and Training Needs’ by the Nous Group in 2019 which showed that labour shortages in key industry sectors such as Agriculture, Community Services, Rural Services, Hospitality & Tourism, and Manufacturing were preventing the Shire from reaching its full potential. Read more... |
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6 May 2021
A partnership approach to reducing youth disadvantage
A partnership approach to reducing youth disadvantage
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Gannawarra Shire Council, together with Northern District Community Health (NDCH) and the North Central LLEN, are key to a collaboration seeking to identify ways to reduce disadvantage for young people aged 9 to 19 across Loddon, Buloke and Gannawarra Shires over the next 12 months.
Strong Youth Strong Communities (SYSC) will focus on the creation of a framework and model for a ‘place based’ youth support system. Read more... |
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12 March 2021
Kirkland Lake Gold invests in Loddon Campaspe youth
Kirkland Lake Gold invests in Loddon Campaspe youth
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A new project led by the North Central LLEN will take a collaborative approach to reducing youth unemployment in the Loddon Campaspe region over the next three years.
Funded through the Kirkland Lake Gold Community Partnership Program the Youth Pathways Facilitator project will address the problems young people face entering the labour market after leaving school, particularly in a post Covid-19 environment. A partnership between the North Central (project lead), Goldfields, Central Ranges, and Campaspe Cohuna LLENs, the project will work across the Loddon Campaspe region to bring together people and resources to effectively address the significant challenges faced by some young people transitioning from school to work in our local economies. Read more... |
PHOTO CAPTION:
Pictured at the funding announcement of Kirkland Lake Gold Community Partnerships Program projects are (L-R) Felicia Binks (KLG Director Environment and Government Relations Australia), Ion Hann (KLG Vice President Operations Australia), Jane Hosking (EO, North Central LLEN) and Tim Birthisel (Consultant to KLG). |
We are hiringA great opportunity to join our dedicated team working to create opportunities for children and young people to thrive in education, work and life.
Our Strong Families Strong Children program underpins all of our work as we know how important the early years are to overall child development. Join us in the rewarding role and help us make a difference in the lives of children, young people, and their families across the north central region. |
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Download a copy of the Position Description. For more information contact Susie Hawke on 0418 811 414.
12 February 2020
North Central LLEN has a new Pathways Coordinator
North Central LLEN has a new Pathways Coordinator
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The North Central LLEN has appointed Pam McConville to the position of Pathways Coordinator to work alongside its dedicated Careers and Pathways team creating opportunities for children and young people to thrive in education, work and life.
Pam has more than 30 years of experience in education in various settings – the prison system, special schools, primary schools, and high schools, as well as raising four children of her own. For the last eight years she has also been providing counselling and wellbeing support to students at Donald High School in addition to her teaching role. |
New Pathways Coordinator Pam McConville (centre)
with Careers Practitioners (L-R) Barb Bear, Angela Poxon, Mary-Ann Sait and Sue Clay. |
Based at the NCLLEN’s office in Charlton, Ms McConville is looking forward to getting out in the region and meeting the LLEN’s many partners and stakeholders to ensure our work meets the needs of children, young people and families that need it most.
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7 February 2020
Youth Advisory Council members hit the ground running in 2021
North Central Youth Advisory Council Members have started the year with a planning day in Charlton last Sunday.
Formed in November 2020 by the North Central LLEN, the Council is still in the establishment phase and spent time finalising its charter, as well as establishing behaviours to underpin their values as they work together in the future.
They also brainstormed an extensive list of projects that they could undertake during 2021 with the themes of social (connectivity, resilience, support), community (benefit young people where they live), and advocacy (representations on issues that matter).
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Youth Advisory Council members hit the ground running in 2021
North Central Youth Advisory Council Members have started the year with a planning day in Charlton last Sunday.
Formed in November 2020 by the North Central LLEN, the Council is still in the establishment phase and spent time finalising its charter, as well as establishing behaviours to underpin their values as they work together in the future.
They also brainstormed an extensive list of projects that they could undertake during 2021 with the themes of social (connectivity, resilience, support), community (benefit young people where they live), and advocacy (representations on issues that matter).
Read more...
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7 December 2020
New Youth Advisory Council members meet at Charlton
10 members of the new North Central Youth Advisory Council (YAC) met at Charlton last weekend for their inaugural gathering, with young people from St Arnaud, Donald, Wycheproof, Charlton and Wedderburn represented.
This was a chance for Council Members to help co-design what the Youth Council could become by identifying issues, projects, people they would like to meet, and skills they would like to develop over the next 12 months.
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New Youth Advisory Council members meet at Charlton
10 members of the new North Central Youth Advisory Council (YAC) met at Charlton last weekend for their inaugural gathering, with young people from St Arnaud, Donald, Wycheproof, Charlton and Wedderburn represented.
This was a chance for Council Members to help co-design what the Youth Council could become by identifying issues, projects, people they would like to meet, and skills they would like to develop over the next 12 months.
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2 December 2020
Understanding Buloke Shire’s children and young people
The North Central LLEN in partnership with Buloke Shire Council presented the State of Buloke’s Children and Young People Report (SOBCYP) to members of the Buloke Early Years Network and other key stakeholders as part of a special ZOOM presentation earlier this week.
The development of the State of Buloke’s Children and Young People Report has been a combined effort of the North Central LLEN and the Buloke Shire Council to gain a better community understanding of where Buloke’s children and young people (and their families) are faring well, what community strengths can be built on, and the areas that require improvement.
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Understanding Buloke Shire’s children and young people
The North Central LLEN in partnership with Buloke Shire Council presented the State of Buloke’s Children and Young People Report (SOBCYP) to members of the Buloke Early Years Network and other key stakeholders as part of a special ZOOM presentation earlier this week.
The development of the State of Buloke’s Children and Young People Report has been a combined effort of the North Central LLEN and the Buloke Shire Council to gain a better community understanding of where Buloke’s children and young people (and their families) are faring well, what community strengths can be built on, and the areas that require improvement.
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5 November 2020 - Try a Vet Taster Day
More than 120 Year 9 and 10 students from Buloke and Loddon Shires attended the annual North Central Trade Training Centre “Try a VET (Vocational Education and Training)” program at Charlton last Friday.
Coordinated in conjunction with the North Central LLEN, the program provided opportunities for students from Boort District School, Charlton College, Donald High School, East Loddon P-12, Pyramid Hill College, St Arnaud Secondary College, Wedderburn College and Wycheproof College to sample the 12 different VET subjects on offer at the Trade Training Centre.
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More than 120 Year 9 and 10 students from Buloke and Loddon Shires attended the annual North Central Trade Training Centre “Try a VET (Vocational Education and Training)” program at Charlton last Friday.
Coordinated in conjunction with the North Central LLEN, the program provided opportunities for students from Boort District School, Charlton College, Donald High School, East Loddon P-12, Pyramid Hill College, St Arnaud Secondary College, Wedderburn College and Wycheproof College to sample the 12 different VET subjects on offer at the Trade Training Centre.
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Industry Panel Members talked about the future of work and career opportunities within the agriculture, health and local government sectors (L-R) Anthony Judd (Buloke Shire Council), Fiona Best (Birchip Cropping Group), Matt Allan (Northern District Community Health Service) and MC Jane Hosking (North Central LLEN)
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Teachers, Industry Members and NCLLEN staff at the launch of the new NCTTC website and resources (L-R) Back row – Chris Poole (Boort District School), Bianca Winslade (NCTTC), Anthony Judd (Buloke Shire), Jane Hosking (NCLLEN), Kelvin Baird (Charlton College), Ellen White (NCLLEN), Julie Roberts (NCLLEN), Angela Poxon (NCLLEN), Sean McCann (Pyramid Hill College). Front Row: Sarah Byrne (East Loddon P-12 College), Hayley Smith (Wedderburn College), Emma Milne (Wedderburn College), Sue Clay (NCLLEN), Julian Smith (NCTTC), Mary-Ann Sait (NCLLEN)
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REPORT LAUNCH - Thursday 22 October 2020
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Today we released our report "How work works: getting young people employment in our growing industries" - the results of 9 young interns surveying 26 employers and 250 young people in Loddon Campaspe region. We found: some good news!; advice for young people; and ideas for supporting young people in COVID-19 recovery planning. We also demonstrated a better way to include young people in the policies being written about them and their future.
The good news! There is a diversity of entry-level jobs in our region, across a wide range of industries. Despite COVID-19, many industries are growing. Employers want young employees, and young people's interests align with the jobs on offer. Young people could find opportunities in the regions that are more competitive in the city, if we use recovery planning to build projects and systems that deliver a pipeline of young workers into our growing industries.
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The good news! There is a diversity of entry-level jobs in our region, across a wide range of industries. Despite COVID-19, many industries are growing. Employers want young employees, and young people's interests align with the jobs on offer. Young people could find opportunities in the regions that are more competitive in the city, if we use recovery planning to build projects and systems that deliver a pipeline of young workers into our growing industries.
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16 October - NEW North Central Youth Advisory Council
The North Central LLEN (NCLLEN) is looking for energetic, self-motivated young people between the ages of 15 and 21 who live, work or study within the Buloke Shire Council, Loddon Shire Council and St Arnaud in the Northern Grampians Shire Council to join the inaugural North Central Youth Advisory Committee. The Committee will include up to 24 local young people (for an initial 12 month period) who are passionate about many different areas of community life to represent the views and interests of their peers, and to provide the opportunity to build positive connections with each other and the wider community. |
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7 August 2020 - New Early Years Facilitator for Strong Families Strong Children Buloke Partnership
The North Central LLEN is delighted to announce that Abby Mulquiny from Charlton is the new Early Years Facilitator for the Strong Families Strong Children (SFSC) Buloke partnership which will focus on supporting children to have the best start in life.
Announcing the appointment, North Central LLEN Executive Officer Jane Hosking said that Abby brings a diverse range of skills and networks to the role, and as the parent of a young child herself, hands-on experience on how important it is to have support in the early years to ensure your child has a great start.
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The North Central LLEN is delighted to announce that Abby Mulquiny from Charlton is the new Early Years Facilitator for the Strong Families Strong Children (SFSC) Buloke partnership which will focus on supporting children to have the best start in life.
Announcing the appointment, North Central LLEN Executive Officer Jane Hosking said that Abby brings a diverse range of skills and networks to the role, and as the parent of a young child herself, hands-on experience on how important it is to have support in the early years to ensure your child has a great start.
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August 2020
Speech Pathology Week
New Early Years Facilitator for Strong Families Strong Children Buloke
July 2020
AEDC Comprehensive Monitoring Program
May 2020
North Central LLEN AGM
North Central News - Pathways to Work Feature
During June and July 2020, the North Central LLEN partnered with the North Central News to produce a six-week series on the Pathways to Work which you can read below.
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NCLLEN acknowledges the traditional custodians of this land: for many centuries they have met and cared for
children and young people on the lands on which we now work.
children and young people on the lands on which we now work.