About our Team
The North Central LLEN is an incorporated association that partners with a range of groups and organisations including education and training providers, business and industry, community agencies, and parent and family organisations to assist in planning effective delivery of programs for young people.
The VISION of the NCLLEN is children and young people who are confident and capable, and on their way to success in life and work.
The PURPOSE of the NCLLEN is to support children and young people to actively participate in education, training, employment and the community.
The North Central LLEN aims to achieve its purpose through the facilitation and coordination of partnerships that deliver support to children, young people, their families and carers experiencing rural disadvantage, social isolation, and from low socio-economic backgrounds within the Shires of Loddon, Buloke and the community of St Arnaud in the Northern Grampians Shire.
Solid Foundations
From Cradle to Careers! The Solid Foundation team work with children aged 0-11 years. They invest their time into the earliest years of a child's life by building the capabilities of families, services and the community to ensure all children begin school ready to learn and actively participate in community life.
Chief Executive Officer
Jane Hosking
A qualified Occupational Therapist, Jane has over two decades of experience in community development and supporting families and children across the Loddon Mallee region through a variety of roles.
Phone: 0439 886 339
Email: j.hosking@ncllen.org.au
Early Years Facilitator
Jess Turner
Jess is a dedicated social worker with a passion for supporting children and families in the early years. Holding a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science and a Postgraduate Certificate in Infant Mental Health, Jess brings specialised knowledge to her work, focusing on the crucial early development stages of children.
Phone: 0434 088 976
Email: j.turner@ncllen.org.au
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Special Projects Manager
Jerri Nelson
Jerri has a breadth of experience having worked in education and training, community development, human resource, business management, community health and local government.
Phone: 0427 952 042
Email: j.nelson@ncllen.org.au
Empowered Children and Young People team
The Middle Years team focus on children aged 12-25. They work with families, schools and the community to support young people to feel safe, supported and empowered to learn, develop and maintain friendships, and make informed decisions regarding their future.
Business & Communications Manager
Julie Slater
Julie lives with her husband and three teenage boys within the heart of the Buloke Shire. Julie has a BA (Public Relations) and more than two decades of experience working in communications and engagement, strategic planning, community development and leadership.
She loves working with the North Central LLEN as she is passionate about ensuring all children have access to the opportunities they need to follow their dreams, regardless of where they live.
Phone: 0409 983 270
Email: j.slater@ncllen.org.au
Project Officer - Middle Years
Pam McConville
Pam joined North Central LLEN in 2021 and later became a Careers Practitioner, bringing her passion for supporting young people to the region. With a background in teaching in Donald, she is dedicated to helping students achieve their goals and navigate their future pathways. Pam has played a key role in the Youth Take Over project and is currently contributing to the Women’s Loddon Mallee Health projects, furthering her commitment to empowering communities.
Phone: 0449 874 914
Email: p.mcconville@ncllen.org.au
Office Manager
Julie Roberts
Julie lives near Lake Wooroonook with her husband and two children, where they operate an agribusiness that contracts services to the farming community. Currently the Office Manager at the NCLLEN, Julie has had a myriad of former roles including retail management, employment services and office administration. She is passionate about rural communities - particularly Charlton where she was born and still lives) and volunteers as the Treasurer on a range of community committees.
Phone: 03 5491 1144
Email: j.roberts@ncllen.org.au
Strong Careers & Pathways Team
We support young people to explore their future, encouraging them to focus on career pathways that align with their interests, equipping them with a range of skills to help them navigate their ways.
Team Leader
Jacinta Sutton
Jacinta is passionate about ensuring that young people in rural areas are not disadvantaged by their postcode and have every opportunity to succeed in work and life. She finds great fulfilment in being a small part of the "village" that supports each young person in the community, hearing their success stories—whatever form they may take—is one of the highlights of her role.
Phone: 0491 776 984
Email: j.sutton@ncllen.org.au
Events Coordinator
Julie Bourke
Julie Bourke lives just outside Charlton with her husband and boys and is the driving force behind the Broad Horizons program. Passionate about helping young people discover their future career paths, Julie excels at building strong connections between students and industry. Her dedication and genuine care for the success of young people make her an incredible mentor and advocate. With her ability to engage with both students and employers, Julie is making a lasting impact on the next generation.
Phone: 0407 842 936
Email: j.bourke@ncllen.org.au
Lead Careers Practitioner
Sue Clay
Sue has qualifications in Business, HR and Marketing which she put to good use with DON KRC at Castlemaine before deciding to complete a Dip Ed so she could share her skills with others.
Over the last seven years Sue has been a Careers Development Practitioner with the North Central LLEN working with students in Years 10-12 across North Central Schools
Phone: 0429 426 950
Email: s.clay@ncllen.org.au
Coordinator
Mary-Ann Sait
Mary-Ann enjoy assisting young people to explore and find their area of interest through hands-on industry experiences. She is constantly amazed at the support local employers give to our young people and the generosity of local business willing to give up their time and knowledge to provide young people with industry experience to assist them in their career pathway.
Phone: 0400 696 156
Email: m.sait@ncllen.org.au
Communications Officer/ Project Support
Claudia Cox
Claudia has completed a Bachelor of Design from Melbourne University and has experience working with Rural Inspire. After traveling through Europe and Canada, she joined North Central LLEN, where she is dedicated to empowering young people and helping them achieve their goals. Claudia also oversees the organisation's social media presence, ensuring strong communication and engagement.
Phone: 0492 902 801
Email: c.cox@ncllen.org.au
Special Projects Officer
Sue Gould
Susan grew up in Bears Lagoon and now lives on her family farm in Mysia. With a background in education, she has taught English and History at Wedderburn and Boort and has also been a VCE English exam marker. Passionate about rural communities, she is dedicated to promoting diversity, kindness, and opportunities for young people.
Phone: 0490 205 705
Email: s.gould@ncllen.org.au
Careers Practioner
Fiona Hall
Fiona Hall is a Careers Practitioner with North Central LLEN and a passionate educator who enjoys helping young people explore their interests and discover future pathways. Originally from Queensland, she studied Outdoor Education at La Trobe University and also teaches VET Hospitality, sharing her love of cooking with students.
Fiona enjoys sport, supporting her family farm and being involved in her local community. In her spare time, she acts, directs and produces with BBAC Productions, the local theatre group she helped establish.
Email: f.hall@ncllen.org.au