Tag: youth
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Launch of Ultranet at Ringwood Secondary College
The Ultranet is an online educational system that enables collaboration and communication between teachers, students and parents. Two Maroondah based schools, Ringwood Secondary College and Croydon Hills Primary, are the first to utilise the system, which will be rolled out across State Government schools in September. Bronwyn Pike, the Minister for Education, officially launched the…
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Maroondah Young Leaders Presentation Evening
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…
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Speaking to participants at the Young Leaders Program
The Maroondah Young Leaders program is a week-long intensive program that aims to increase confidence and leadership skills for up to thirty local Year 10 students. Key topics covered in the program include: Communication skills Public speaking Leadership Assertiveness Self awareness Project management Group processes Confidence building Conflict resolution This afternoon I was invited to…
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Media Release: Equipping Maroondah’s young people for the future
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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Ringwood Swimming Club – 75th AGM and Presentation Evening
The Ringwood Swimming Club is located at the Ringwood Aquatic Centre at Jubilee Park and provides a range of swimming activities, including competitive events for its members. The Club has had ongoing success in State and National competitions, with medals being won across a number of age groups and events. This evening, along with my…
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Launch of new playground for North Ringwood Community Children’s Centre
Maroondah City Council offers a variety of grants to assist community based organisations, including funding through the third/third/third grants, which can be utilised for capital works within council owned facilities. The upgraded playground at North Ringwood Community Children’s Centre, based at Norwood Reserve on Warrandyte Road in Ringwood North is one example of this funding.…
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HE Parker Reserve – Tennis Club Lighting
HE Parker Reserve located at the end of Heathmont Road in Heathmont is a major sporting facility within Maroondah and is home to Football, Cricket, Netball and Tennis. This afternoon I launched the lighting upgrade for HE Parker Reserve Tennis Club, a project that was collaboratively funded through Maroondah City Council, the State Government and…
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Discussing Play Equipment Upgrades for Quambee Reserve
This afternoon I had an on-site meeting to discuss upgraded play equipment for Quambee Reserve in Ringwood North. Quamby Reserve is identified as a precinct park in Maroondah’s Open Space Strategy, meaning it will have a mixture of recreational activities. Quambee Reserve is home to the North Ringwood Football Club, North Ringwood Cricket Club, as…
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Opening the Lighthouse Home for Mums and Bubs
The Lighthouse Foundation is a not-for-profit organisation that aims to end youth homelessness through its model of integrated model of care, which provides an holistic approach through health, education and development. This morning I opened the Lighthouse Foundation’s Home for Mums and Bubs, a house that will provide support for homeless young mothers. The program…
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Stuff Your Stereo Events – 2009 FReeZA Graduation
One of the many activities organised through the EVs Youth Centre is the FReeZA program, which involves young people in organising musical events throughout the year. Each year the FReeZA group choosing a name for itself and and plans a range of drug, smoke and alcohol free musical events. This year’s group was known as…