YOUNG PEOPLE'S COMMITTEE - OPENINGS FOR NEW MEMBERS TO JOIN
The Young People's Committee are looking for new members to join the group. We invite passionate young people aged 12 to 25 to join us and participate in our community by representing your peers and be actively involved in decision making. The committee meets monthly and provides young people in Moonee Valley with an opportunity to...
- Develop their leadership skills and support youth-led initiatives
- Advocate and inform Council on a range of issues that affect local young people
- Great experience for your resume
- Improve Moonee Valley as a place for young people to live and thrive
In the past the Young People's Committee has been involved some fantastic projects including:
- Youth Forums
- Youth Week Carnival
- Consultations of the Fair Action Plan
- RUOK? Day afternoon tea
- International Women's day art competition
- Engagement with high schools
To sign up for the Young People's Committee,
please click this link here. Otherwise, if you want to attend a meeting, please contact EmJay on
mmatthews@mvcc.vic.gov.au or
0407 794 093
GRASSROOTS GROUP - OPENINGS FOR NEW MEMBERS TO JOIN
It's a great chance for young people to voice their opinions and lead other young people to create sustainable change in your community for a big impact. If you or know a young person that wants to take control of the future and start grassroots change, look no further than this group!
So far we have led:
- A planting day at the Valley Youth Space
- A clean-up spot for Clean Up Australia Day
- Created a youth feedback session on a new pocket park in Flemington (small park)
- An online campaign for National Recycling Week (check it out below!)
- A terrarium making workshop over Zoom
Our future plans are to:
- Teach other young people how to be sustainable
- Host sustainability events and projects in the community
- Create small change for a big impact!
Have we piqued your interest? Let us plant the seed by sending you an invitation to our next meeting (no commitment necessary!) Just contact EmJay on mmatthews@mvcc.vic.gov.au or 0407 794 093
SPORTS AND RECREATION VICTORIA - GET KIDS ACTIVE VOUCHERS
The Round 4 applications for the
Get Active Kids Voucher Program using the true voucher model are now open! This means applicants no longer have to incur any up-front expenses in order to claim a voucher!
Applicants will now apply for a voucher, get given a voucher code and when they register or pay their membership fee, the Get Active Kids Activity Provider will register the code and then take the cost off the registration and/or membership fee of up to the value of $200.
The reimbursement round will remain open while the Get Active Kids Voucher Program transitions to the new voucher system.
Resources available to help you promote the Program
We ask for your support in promoting the
Get Active Kids Vouchers Program so that eligible families in your network can receive these vital funds.
We have a full range of promotional assets for you to access at
https://www.getactive.vic.gov.au/vouchers/promo-pack/
You can download the assets and circulate directly or tailor for your own communications platforms.
To find out more information:
If you have any additional questions, or you require further support in promoting the Program, please contact us at
getactivekids@sport.vic.gov.au
LATITUDE - SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE EXPERIENCING OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS
Latitude provides services to help young people in Melbourne's West experiencing or at risk of homelessness. Latitude also develops and delivers programs independently and with partners to assist disconnected young people in gaining the skills they need to contribute and participate positively in their community. We connect vulnerable young people with community supports, returning to education, seeking employment, and more.
Latitude is a point of contact for fatigued and exhausted young people where anger and frustration at the world can be expressed and explored safely and without judgement.
Latitude is open to young people in the Moonee Valley area at the Moonee Valley Legal Service Centre (13A Wingate Avenue, Ascot Vale VIC 3032) from 9am - 5pm. Walk-ins are welcomed or call Latitude on
9315 0061 to make an appointment.
MARIBYRNONG AND MOONEE VALLEY LLEN - RESUME WRITING WORKSHOP
Here's your key to the interview door!
Not getting you the interviews you want?
Does your current resume need a refresh?
Or do you need help creating your first resume?
Our workshop will arm you with tips to create a stand-out resume PLUS learn what employers look for!
Thursday 30 March
5pm – 5:30pm
Online
Register today at
https://bit.ly/3wycOon
Workshop is free and designed for local young people.