<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[North Central LLEN]]></title><description><![CDATA[North Central LLEN]]></description><link>https://www.ncllen.org.au/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:08:42 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.ncllen.org.au/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[Charlton hosts youth-led rural conference to shape the future of regional communities ]]></title><description><![CDATA[With rural workforces shrinking and young people continuing to leave regional areas, one important question remains: what are we doing to ensure young people want to stay, return and thrive in rural communities?  More than 90 people gathered in Charlton in late May for Beyond Borders: Breaking Down the Silos, YACVic Rural's flagship conference. The event brought together youth sector workers, community leaders, industry representatives and young people to strengthen cross-sector...]]></description><link>https://www.ncllen.org.au/post/charlton-hosts-youth-led-rural-conference-to-shape-the-future-of-regional-communities</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4f2ce9fdbfff17dca8b9e7</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 05:10:15 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69dc09_e8448947e02149df8360717b9ed2bb6e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>claudiacox01</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Community volunteers helping young drivers get their P's!]]></title><description><![CDATA[For many young people, getting a driver's licence is a major milestone. However, for those without access to a supervising driver or access to a vehicle, completing the required 120 hours of supervised driving can be a significant challenge.  The Buloke and Loddon L2P Learner Driver Mentor Program helps bridge that gap. Part of a statewide initiative funded by the TAC and facilitated locally by North Central LLEN, the program supports young people facing barriers to obtaining their...]]></description><link>https://www.ncllen.org.au/post/community-volunteers-helping-young-drivers-get-their-p-s</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4f22ce38b98d875b8a5e38</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 04:27:38 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69dc09_a237bd17a1b541dcb471692e73ec9561~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>claudiacox01</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[North Central students discover local career opportunities through Broader Horizons ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Students across the North Central have been stepping out of the classroom and into local workplaces as part of the North Central LLEN's Broader Horizons program.  Designed to broaden students' horizons and showcase the career opportunities available right on their doorstep, the program connects Year 9 students with local businesses aligned to their interests.  Over a number of weeks, students spent one hour each week immersed in a different workplace, gaining hands-on experience and learning...]]></description><link>https://www.ncllen.org.au/post/north-central-students-discover-local-career-opportunities-through-broader-horizons</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a4ef0bc51337a1cdbcf9c4c</guid><pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 00:56:23 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/69dc09_b3d91d05b7754ef8afb07c3e09d33cc6~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>claudiacox01</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>