Tag: youth
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EV's Youth Centre: FReeZA Group Graduation
This evening I attended the graduation event for Maroondah’s FReeZA group which operates through Maroondah’s EV’s Youth Centre in Croydon. FReeZA allows for a committee of a dozen people aged between 12 and 25 to organise music and cultural events over a twelve-month period. This year’s group hosted nine music events almost twice as many…
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Delegates' Report: Marlborough Primary and CEDA on Peak Oil
On the 28th of August I had the pleasure of speaking to grade 5 and 6 students at my former primary school, Marlborough located in Heathmont on the role of local government. It was great to see the students take such a keen interest in the operations of council and asking so many questions. I…
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Staleys officially open: The launch of the Ringwood Skate Park
Staleys (named after the nearby Staley Gardens) but commonly known as Ringwood Skate Park was officially opened this afternoon by Maroondah City Council and representatives from the State and Federal Governments. I attended the launch and spoke to a number of residents as well as skaters who were enjoying the free sausage sizzle and DJ.…
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Maroondah Young Leaders Presentation Night
The Maroondah Young Leaders provides leadership and personal development training for approximately 30 Year 10 students with the aim of developing confidence, leadership, team building skills for the participants. Tonight I attended the Young Leaders Presentation Night, which includes speeches and short skits given by the course participants who spoke about the skills they learnt…
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Army Cadets: East Ringwood (31ACU)
Maroondah has a number of youth organisations and tonight I visited the 31st Army Cadet Unit based at the Army Depot in East Ringwood. Two army cadets from the 31st unit received awards at the 2006 Maroondah Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening and an invitation was extended so I could see the army cadets parade on…
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Youth Volunteer Recognition Evening
Tonight I attended Maroondah’s youth volunteer recognition evening. Maroondah’s youth volunteer recognition evening is a key event within national Volunteer Week and was created to acknowledge the many young people that volunteer their time to causes and activities within Maroondah. Held in EV’s, Maroondah’s youth centre, the presentation evening paid tribute to the hard work…
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Ringwood Skate Park
Work is progressing on the Ringwood Skate Park, with the first turning of the sod held today. The Ringwood Skate Park to be built along Seymour Street near the Ringwood Market will provide skating and BMX entertainment and will a welcomed addition to the heart of Ringwood. With the Skate Park being located close to…
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EVs Youth Centre
FreeZA is a State Government program which providing funding to bodies such as local councils to form committee of young people to run cultural events for people aged 12 to 25. The Maroondah FReeZA Group consists of about 12 young people who are responsible for hosting live local music events and includes responsibility in all…
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Maroondah Journal: pupils back on the 'buses'
The Maroondah Journal has reported on Maroondah City Council’s decision to continue the Walking School Bus Program: Community pressure has led to a backflip by Maroondah Council to extend its Walking School Bus program Last week, the council agreed to resinstate program for another 18 months. Under the program, pupils are led by an adult…
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Summer Timetable Cutbacks Must Be Permanently Removed
While Melbourne’s train and tram network faces a summer holiday timetable period, from late December to mid January, these timetable modifications largely affect peak hour services. In contrast however, due to different contract standards from the rest of the bus network, National Bus Company, which operates most bus routes within Maroondah, operates a summer timetable…