Changing lives and communities through local opportunities in learning, volunteering, community support and partnerships.
Come and join other carers in an engaging three-part workshop.
You will:
* Learn how to feel better about yourself and your future
* Learn how to create more balance in your life
* Explore options and regain control over your choices
* Connect with local people
When: October and November 2018
Where: Ballarat, Warrnambool, Horsham and Geelong
To register your interest in this program, please complete this form http://www.carersvictoria.org.au/mindthestep
A CORPORATE sponsor has ensured a grassroots learner driver program will operate at full capacity for the next two years.
The funding from local employment agency Gforce will see the L2P program continue to provide volunteer driving mentors for youth aged 16-21 who are trying get their licence.
The program, which operates from the Bellarine across to Golden Plains, has 47 experienced mentor drivers.
Gforce chief executive Rob Birch said the initiative would help more people enter the workforce.
âThe L2P program is a great way to help young people obtain important driving skills, skills that are often a pre-requisite for employment,â he said.
City of Greater Geelong community life acting director, Fiona Reidy, said L2P had helped 163 young people gain their drivers licence.
âWeâd like to encourage young people who are facing barriers to getting their licence to make the most of this program.â
The City of Greater Geelongâs L2P group is celebrating the achievement of 200 successful learner drivers who now have driver licences through the mentoring program.
As well as reaching this exciting milestone, the L2P program also has an additional, brand new car thanks to the Geelong and Highton Rotary clubs, who held multiple fundraisers last year to purchase a Holden Barina for the driving program.
The L2P program now has six cars and 65 volunteer mentors on the roads around the City. The existing cars are sponsored by Gforce, Bendigo Bank as well as the City.
The L2P program pairs young people aged 16â21 with trained volunteer driving mentors in supervised driving sessions and aims to help young people who may not otherwise have access to a vehicle or licenced driver given their family or financial circumstances.
City of Greater Geelong Mayor said: âWe greatly appreciate the fundraising efforts of Rotary. The new car will help train more drivers and reduce the waiting list with L2P. The impact of enabling young people to get their driverâs licence is significant. It can open doors to employment that werenât previously available to them and without the financial burden.â
“Rotary supports the L2P program because it helps young people gain employment and training that they couldnât access without a driving licence,” Highton Rotary Club spokesperson Ian Campbell said.
About the Role
Helping community organisations be their best
Good Governance helps to create strong, cohesive and more resilient communities by boosting good governance practices in community organisations.
The initiative matches trained volunteers skilled in governance with community organisations. These volunteers act as mentors over 12 months, working with the entire committee or board to empower the organisation to develop policies, processes and the culture that facilitate good governance. Through this direct partnership, mentors can support organisations with the individualised assistance they need to overcome their unique challenges and reach their specific goals.
Mentors may support organisations to develop good governance practices in areas such as:
How you can make a difference through Good Governance
By sharing your expertise and becoming a mentor, you have an opportunity to help contribute to local organisations, shape your community, and enhance your own professional skills. Full training and support is provided for all mentors, and there is also a Community of Practice available for mentors to further develop their networks and professional learning.
For details concerning this role , please contact
Alistair Shaw
Phone :Â 0401 857 441
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