Thursday 31st July 2008
This meeting will be held at the SE LLEN office in Dandenong - 4:15pm for a 4:30pm start.
Archive of July, 2008
Pathways & Possibilities Transition Forum
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Date |
Thursday 29th July |
| Time | 9.30am – 3.30pm |
| Venue | Jan Lake Centre, Genoa St Moorabbin (part of Bayside Special Development School) |
| Cost | $20 |
| RSVPÂ | By 15th July
Other: email Name, Position, Email, Billing Address and Telephone to sally@skillsplus.com.au |
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Information |
Positive examples of inclusive practices that can lead to further education, training and employment of students with a broad range of abilities and needs. If you are a Careers Teacher, MIPS Coordinator, VCAL or VET Coordinator, come along to this forum to help raise the aspirations of students who are at risk of becoming disengaged. Guest Speakers include: Dr Alan Montague, Lecturer,RMIT University Cassandra Hurst, Australian Apprenticeships VECCI
Learning disability and further education |
| Contact | Sally Bailey, National Disability Coordination Officer, Southern Melbourne & Suburbs: 9784 0400 or 0439 897 027 |
Castle Café
|  | The Castle Café provides 10 weeks accredited Hospitality, Retail and English as a Second Language training for 15 – 19 year old young people, not attending school, and with a connection to the City of
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| Contact | Sarah Vanis 9793 2155 |
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Flyer |
Wednesday 23rd July 2008
The meeting will start at 3.45pm and finish at 5.30pm. Meeting will be held at the SE LLEN office in Dandenong.
Education and Training for Young People with Complex Needs
This expo is designed for Case Managers, Protective Workers, Student Wellbeing Coordinators, SSSO’s, Mental Health Practitioners and all people who have involvement with young people with complex needs and who would like more information about education and training options.
Date:Â Â Â Â Â Monday 21 July 2008
Time:Â Â Â Â 2.00 - 5.00pm
Where:Â South Eastern Region Migrant Resource Centre, Level 1, 314 Thomas Street Dandenong (Melways Map 91A - D5)
RSVP please call 03 9213 2083 or email karen.mcfarland@dhs.vic.gov.au
For more information - Working Together Strategy
Thursday 17th July 2008
The meeting will be held at the SE LLEN Office
in Dandenong and will be starting at 4.15pm.
| Date | Wed 18th June |
| Time | 10:30am |
| Venue | The Drum Theatre |
| Cost | Free entry, gold coin donations appreciated |
| RSVPÂ | Â |
| Text | Opening address by Pamela Curr, Community Campaign Co-ordinator at the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre in Melbourne and human rights advocateStudents and staff from Wellsprings, |
| Contact | Irene Smith at |
| Attachment | Refugee Day poster |
UCan2
|  | The Ucan2 program is in the process of recruiting volunteer peer mentors in the City of Greater Dandenong. We are open to receive expressions of interest from the inner Melbourne area as well. We are looking for 20-28 years old with experience in balancing part time work and study to be volunteer peer mentors. It’s an opportunity to further develop your leadership skills, contribute to your local community, help a peer and have fun. |
| Contact | Bronwyn DavisonCentre for Multicultural Youth 9340 3727 or bdavison@cmy.net.au |
| Attachment | Ucan2 Volunteer FlyerUcan2 Mentor Application Form |
Sudanese Youth In Transition DVD
|  | The University of Western Sydney have developed a DVD resource specific to Sudanese young people in transition between school and training, further education or employment. ‘Sudanese Youth in Transition’ is centred on four Sudanese young people who seek out practical advice on looking for jobs, writing resumes, and applying for University of TAFE. The interactive component of the DVD gives viewers direct access to important information and resources through downloadable files and links to websites. |
| Contact | To receive a copy of the DVD please contact Louise Eljiz, UWS Office of University Engagement on 02 4620 3148 or email oue@uws.edu.au. |
Who’s In Charge?
| Date | Monday 14th July |
| Time | 7pm - 9:30pm |
| Venue | Connections – Narre Warren |
| Cost | $5 |
| RSVP | Enrolment essential – Eddie Gallagher on 5941 0580 |
| Text | The Who’s in Charge? group is an 8 week program for parents or carers of young people (8 to 18) who are beyond control, violent or defiant. The group aims to:
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| Attachment | WIC Flier |
