Tag: youth
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Delegates' report: Student aspirations and future sustainability
On the 8th of March I attended the launch of a Swinburne University of Technology commissioned report entitled ‘are we fostering enterprising young people?’, which benchmarked student aspirations within the outer east. Innovation and enterprise are the key drivers are key economic drivers for economic prosperity and it is therefore imperative that these skills are…
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Swinburne University: Enterprise and student aspirations in the outer east
This afternoon I was invited to the Lilydale campus of Swinburne University to hear the findings of the report Are we fostering enterprising young people? Student aspirations in outer eastern Melbourne. The report measured the educational and career aspirations of Year 10 in the outer east of Melbourne, the inclination towards running a businesses and…
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The 2007 Maroondah Festival
The Maroondah Festival, an annual community focused event, was held today at Croydon Park and featured numerous attractions including a lifestyle precinct, youth precinct, a community expo and a large gourmet food area. While numbers appeared to lower than previous years, most likely due to the hot 38 degree weather, it was still encouraging to…
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Something for everyone at Maroondah Festival
Excitement is building with just under a week to go before Croydon Park comes alive with a myriad of live entertainment and activities at the 2007 Maroondah Festival. Councillor Alex Makin said this year’s Festival on Sunday 18 February is set to be bigger and better than ever. “Maroondah Festival is a great day out…
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Maroondah Leader: Wheels were in motion with plenty of tricks
To ensure safe skating, Maroondah City Council has organised two free skate clinics for users of Ringwood’s Skate Park. The Maroondah Leader reported on the success of these clinics and the continued interest in the Ringwodo Sakte Park. Cr Alex Makin said participants left the clinics with basic skills like standing and balancing on the…
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2007 Maroondah Festival
The Maroondah Festival is an annual community event with numerous attractions including a lifestyle precinct, youth precinct, a community expo and a large gourmet food area. The 2007 Maroondah Festival will be held on Sunday the 18th of February from 10am to 5pm at Croydon Park. For more information please visit www.maroondahfestival.com.
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Maroondah Leader: basic skills at clinic for skaters
The Ringwood Skatepark has been an overwhelming success and as a result Maroondah City Council is providing free skate clinics designed to teach 12 to 16 year olds the skills necessary to safety enjoy skateboarding. Councillor Alex Makin said an accredited skateboard coach would help those looking to start skating or others wanting to brush…
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Community Safety Week – Bridging the gap between traders and our youth
This afternoon I had the pleasure of viewing a public art mosaic created by the Croydon Community School and facilitated by Maroondah City Council. Croydon Community School, which has classes for students in Year 7 through to Year 13, provides an alternative for secondary students that have experienced difficulties in other schools. The Croydon Community…
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Maroondah Toy Library
This morning I visited the Maroondah Toy Library located in the Scout Hall located at BJ Hubbard Reserve in Ringwood North The Maroondah Toy Library is a voluntary organisation that is open each Saturday morning from 10am to 12pm during the school term and allows parents to borrow toys for their children. In particular the…