Preparing young people for the future

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18 Mar 2021
The City LLEN is proud to announce that we will be delivering this terrific new program, thanks to @JamesMerlinoMP & @VicGovDJPR with three new staff members joining our team. For more information about the role of Job Advocates follow the link below jobs.vic.gov.au/about-jobs-v…
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City LLEN retweeted
📢 Play a key role in the development of adult, community and further education in Victoria. Become a member of the Adult, Community and Further Education (ACFE) Board. For more info and to apply, visit boards.vic.gov.au Applications close 13 February 2023.

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3 Feb 2023
We will be proudly participating in @midsumma's Pride March this Sunday 5 February. Orygen is an ally of the LGBTIQA community. We celebrate and stand with the LGBTIQA community always. We wish all participants & supporters a safe and fun Midsumma Pride March on Sunday!
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City LLEN retweeted
24 Nov 2022
Every night in Victoria, 6,000 young people have no safe place to sleep. We're joining @CHPVic and calling on all political parties to commit to a new youth homelessness strategy and 5,000 new social housing properties for young people. CHP.org.au/article/new-allia…
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18 Nov 2022
Tips from @minus18youth How to support and celebrate your LGBTQIA child beyond acceptance. minus18.org.au/articles/love…
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17 Nov 2022
The school that never stopped remote learning after lockdown - “As soon as we were given the green light to all be back on-site, that’s when we realised that there was a cohort of students that just would not be happening for,” - Lara Pearce buff.ly/3hNLygi

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City LLEN retweeted
17 Nov 2022
A @TalkToCMY survey revealed that 93% of multicultural young Victorians have experienced racism. This is unacceptable. There can be no room for hate in our society. That's why we're calling on the state govt to commit $32 million to an Anti-Racism Strategy.theage.com.au/politics/victo…
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City LLEN retweeted
16 Nov 2022
It's Transgender Awareness Week! These resources aim to build skills of youth mental health professionals to work inclusively & affirmatively with trans and gender diverse young people & their families orygen.org.au/Training/Resou…
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City LLEN retweeted
16 Nov 2022
Congratulations to the Class of 2022 on finishing your exams and completing the VCE. Stay tuned here or join us on Facebook and Instagram for advice guidance on what's next, incl receiving your results, getting ready for offers and getting the most out of your preferences.
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30 Jun 2022
The 2022 Mission Australia Youth Survey is now open. It's the largest online youth survey in Australia and provides a platform for young people aged 15 to 19 to ‘speak up’ about the issues that really concern them survey.alchemer.com/s3/66672…
City LLEN retweeted
10 Jun 2022
(1/2) “Life in the out-of-home care environment was hard. The whole experience made it extremely difficult to go to school and complete my studies”. Read how @RubySait was helped by @Raising_Expect to pursue her dreams of entering post-secondary education.
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City LLEN retweeted
3 Jun 2022
Recently, BGKLLEN tackled school refusal, a changing labour market and much more at their Annual At Risk Forum. Here’s what participants had to say about the event. youtu.be/OFw7FoAPaJc
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City LLEN retweeted
7 Jun 2022
“In a world where we are saturated with knowledge, what’s the purpose of schooling?” Read about our key takeaways from the School to Work Summit here: link.vicllens.org.au/summit-…

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City LLEN retweeted
12 May 2022
Calling all young people under 25! @VicGovAu wants to hear your voice to shape the next steps Victoria should take on climate change. Take the youth survey to share your ideas and opinions now: bit.ly/3w5GLv7 youtube.com/watch?v=jRiQ0LVG…

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12 May 2022
The City LLEN is celebrating 20 years – please join us and hear from our entertaining speakers. Date and time Tue. 24 May 2022 5:20 pm – 6:40 pm AEST eventbrite.com.au/e/capital-…
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1 Apr 2022
The City LLEN is looking for 2 Jobs Victoria Advocates. (JVA’s) will work on the ground; in the community; to help people navigate employment, training and other services they may need by proactively connecting them with appropriate services. buff.ly/35we93U

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City LLEN retweeted
25 Feb 2022
The #schooltowork Summit Program has been officially announced! View the full program/buy tickets at: vicllens.org.au/school-to-wo… The Summit program features: ➡️7.5 hours of PD, learning and networking ➡️Over 40 speakers ➡️6 mini masterclasses
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City LLEN retweeted
We've launched a newsletter for YP with a care experience! Each fortnight we share stories from care experienced students, events, plus tools & strategies to make accessing & succeeding at TAFE or uni a reality. Young people can sign up using this link: eepurl.com/hTOXJ1
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4 Feb 2022
Young people in organisational leadership - Consider having young people on your board. yacvic.org.au/blog/young-peo…

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City LLEN retweeted
2 Feb 2022
Are you 18 and had your last dose of the COVID vaccine 3 or more months ago? You're eligible for a booster shot! If you're wondering what boosters are and why you need one, check out: YACVic.org.au/boosters (1/2)
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