young leaders – Cr Alex Makin: Councilor for Montague Ward, City of Port Phillip

Attendance Report: National Volunteering Week and Young Leaders

May 16, 2011

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in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

National Volunteering Week was held between the 9th and 13th of May and provides an opportunity to promote volunteering and the many community groups that exist within the community. The week included an expo at Eastland Shopping Centre encouraging volunteers and was supported through media coverage in the Maroondah Leader. Volunteering is a measure of…

The 2011 Young Leaders Presentation Evening

May 13, 2011

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alex

in Community Engagement, Maroondah City Council, Social Sustainability, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

The Young Leaders Program is a week long imitative providing leadership opportunities for Year 10 students within Maroondah. The program works with schools to identify potential students who undertake a week-long intensive leadership course at EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon. The program covers public speaking, confidence and teamwork, with the aim of developing leadership skills.…

2010 Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening

Oct 21, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Social Sustainability, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening provides an opportunity to acknowledge the efforts younger people make through volunteering within their communities. Tonight’s function reinforces the strength of volunteering that exists within Maroondah and highlights the positive work that younger people undertake in a voluntary capacity. Volunteering not only benefits the community but can also provide…

Delegates’ Report: Dawn Service, youth projects, community facilities and recognising our natural environment

May 24, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Environment, Urban Sustainability

On the 25th of April I attended the Anzac Day Dawn Service at the Ringwood Clocktower along with Councillors Ann Fraser, Nora Lamont and Natalite Thomas. The Dawn Service is facilitated by the Ringwood RSL and I would like to congratulate them on their ongoing involvement and for catering to the growing crowds that gather…

Media Release: Youth Services website posts early points with users

May 12, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Council’s new Youth Services website is already proving popular among cyber citizens after generating around 4000 page views in its first month online. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, has been busy checking out the new site on his mobile phone and was impressed with its user-friendly layout and contemporary design. “All you have to…

Maroondah Young Leaders Presentation Evening

May 7, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Speeches and Presentations, Urban Sustainability

The Maroondah Young Leaders is a week-long program held at the EVs Youth Centre in Croydon and involves up to thirty local year 10 students.. The program aims to develop confidence and leadership skills, with the students selected in consultation with teachers from the participating schools. This evening I officially congratulated the students for their…

Media Release: Equipping Maroondah’s young people for the future

May 5, 2010

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alex

in Community Engagement, Media Releases, Urban Sustainability

Year 10 students from throughout Maroondah have converged on EV’s Youth Centre this week for Council’s annual Young Leaders Program. Mayor of Maroondah, Cr Alex Makin, said 20 students are taking part in the week-long, interactive personal development program from 3 to 7 May. “The Young Leaders Program provides a safe and supportive environment for…

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