Volume 3
Issue no. 6
December 2019
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Dear Stakeholders and Friends of the Highlands LLEN,
Before we close for the festive season, we would like to wish you a safe and happy holiday period over the coming weeks. We also pass on our sincere thanks for all your support during 2019 and we look forward to working with you again in 2020.
The Highlands LLEN office will be closed from Tuesday December 24th and will reopen on Monday 6th of January.
Warm regards from the Highlands LLEN Team,
Jannine, Asha, Sarah, Kelly, Rob, Pearl, Chloe & Sally
       
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News and Interesting Reading
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Victoria to review adult community education sector
The Victorian government has announced a six-year reform plan for the state’s adult community education sector.
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10 Surprising Ways to Help an Anxious Child Calm Down
Telling anxious kids to "calm down" or "buck up" doesn't work. Here's what does.
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Lifeline via text: Suicide prevention pilot reaches young people who won't call for help
A new text helpline by Lifeline is reaching young people aged under 25 at risk of suicide at an unprecedented rate, with four times more texting a counsellor compared to calling.
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How schools can promote mental health and wellbeing
Recent reports have found that younger people are at higher risk of having mental health issues, putting pressure on school and communities to intervene early.
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Government announces successful apprenticeship support providers
The federal government has announced the seven providers chosen to deliver an expanded Australian Apprenticeship Support Network (AASN) service, starting next February. It follows a competitive tender undertaken by the Department of Employment, Skills, Small and Family Business for organisations to provide the service across 10 regions.
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Male school leavers at risk of mental health issues
For students, school is the end of an era defined by structure, constant learning and guidance. However, for students who aren’t sure of their career trajectory, the end of school can mark the start of a more ambiguous era, defined by confusion, anxiety and limbo.
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‘A serious educational crisis’: 50,000 children have ‘disappeared’ from schools
At least 50,000 children of compulsory school age are not participating in an education program of any type, a new report by the University of Melbourne has found.
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5 Minutes With Australia’s Young Women Of Influence | Mariam Mohammed
Each year the Australian Financial Review presents its list of the leading women influencing Australia’s culture, economy, law, politics and society. This year more than 10 young women were named in the list.
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Satisfaction with skills training remains high
The overall level of satisfaction with skills training has remained at a reasonably high level, according to the latest National Student Outcomes Survey, compiled by the NCVER.
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Apprentice commencements take a hit
The number of apprentice commencements fell almost 20% in the June quarter, compared with the same quarter last year, according to the National Centre for Vocational Education Research (NCVER).
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Press Releases from the Victorian Premier
Building Our Mental Health System From The Ground Up
28th Nov 2019
The Andrews Labor Government will accept each and every one of the recommendations handed down by the Royal Commission into Victoria’s Mental Health System. Premier Daniel Andrews and Minister for Mental Health Martin Foley welcomed the interim report delivered by the Royal Commission today, which shines a powerful light on the failings of a system that has let down Victorians and their families for far too long.
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Articles from "The Conversation"
Aussie students are a year behind students 10 years ago in science, maths and reading
Australian 15-year-old reading scores are way below those of their peers in ten countries – including Singapore, Estonia, Canada, Finland, Ireland, Korea and Poland. And around 41% of Australian 15 year olds have failed to meet the minimum national standards in reading – up from 31% in 2000.
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Report cards’ report card: showing potential, but with room for improvement
Australian teachers are in the thick of producing end-of-year reports. In many schools, the report writing process begins several weeks – or even months – before reports are eventually released. This process has significant costs, including time spent away from teaching.
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Are flexible learning options giving schools a convenient way out of taking responsibility for ‘difficult’ students?
This week, the royal commission into disability heard horrifying stories of children’s experiences in the education system. It is no wonder children with disabilities are over-represented among the tens of thousands of Australians who leave school before finishing year 12.
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Upcoming Events, Conferences & Training
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Reports, Statistics and Surveys
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Connecting the worlds of learning and work
All Australian students should experience the world of work before finishing school. Schools alone cannot foster all of the skills and capabilities that young people need to find success in work and life. One way to make sure all young people get the education they need is by forming school-industry partnerships.
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Regions Specific Youth Report
Earlier this year Highlands LLEN supported an initiative from the City of Ballarat Youth Development Team to get at least 100 young people in Ballarat to complete the Mission Australia Youth Survey, allowing us to obtain a region specific report. We're thrilled that 354 young people from Ballarat completed the survey and the region specific data can be read by following the links below.
Youth Survey Key Insights
Youth Survey - Ballarat Region
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