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Nominations are now open for the 2019 Volunteering Recognition Awards.

The Volunteering Recognition Awards celebrate the role volunteers play across the region and bring together individuals and organisations in acknowledging outstanding achievements.

A great opportunity to recognise the remarkable efforts of volunteers, volunteer programs and volunteer-involving organisations, Centre for Participation is delighted to have 1089 3WM, Mixx FM and The Weekly Advertiser on board as the major sponsor of the awards in 2019 following many years of invaluable support.

2019 will see the introduction of several new initiatives, including the introduction of the Bendigo Bank People’s Choice award, while February 21 will launch the new Community Roadshows aimed at assisting communities with the nomination process.

The 2019 Volunteering Recognition Awards will be hosted at Horsham Town Hall on Friday, May 17.

 

Have you spotted Centre for Participation CEO Julie Pettett’s vehicle promoting the major sponsors?

 

Centre for Participation team members (from left) Roman, Serena and Robbie are excited to launch the new Community Roadshows for the 2019 Volunteering Recognition Awards.

 

Developing spiritual knowledge

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Would you like to develop your spiritual knowledge and skills through oracle cards, quotes, guided meditation and written information in Part 1 of Spiritual Workshops.

Learning to drive goes digital

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Learning to drive has been given a 21st Century boost with the introduction of the myLearners app which records the learner’s driving hours.
Centre for Participation Licencing the Wimmera acting coordinator Stephanie Thomson said: “It’s exciting that driving has moved into the 21st Century.”
“Most, if not all, learners have smartphones and this app now means they don’t need to complete the old paper based log book and get it signed by their supervising driver,” she said.
“It’s just a great app, and also stores the information so if the learner’s phone goes flat they don’t lose their hours”.
Leaner Laura Doolan, who used the app for the first time during a drive on Thursday, described it as “cool”, while supervising mentor driver Sandra Bamkin said it was “easy to use” and “better than the book”.

LTW acting coordinator Stephanie Thomson (left), learner driver Laura Doolan (centre) and driving mentor Sandra Bamkin say the myLearners app will make recording on-road hours easier.

New Beginnings – A woman’s journey

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Are you looking for a change in direction in your life?

Do you want to improve your skills and explore your potential?

Do you want more self-confidence to explore your goals in life?

Do you need a supportive environment in which to learn?

In a positive, safe and nurturing learning environment participants will be able to gain confidence in setting life goals and ambitions, enhance their interpersonal skills, develop effective communication while identifying personal strengths and positive self-image with like-minded women.

 

 

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