The LLEN participated in the initial planning phase of the Loddon Mallee Regional Youth Commitment at a meeting at the Murray Downs Conference Centre [Swan Hill] yesterday.

The purpose of a Regional Youth Commitment is to develop a region-wide commitment and local implementation strategies with all key service providers and agenices involved in education and training and career and transition support for young poeple between the ages of 15-19 years.

The Loddon Mallee Region geographically covers approximately 30% of the state and has approximately 44,000 students attending 170 government schools. The Macedon Ranges Shire is the southern most Local Government Area in the Loddon Mallee region.

Chaired by Loddon Mallee Assistant Regional Director, Graeme Robertson and attended by the six LLENs that cover the Loddon Mallee Region, the partners where introduced to Neville Sharpe who will be coordinating the development of the initiative in 2008.

Representatives from the Boards of the LLENs were asked for input and advice on how best to frame a set of core valuse for the porject as well as key implementation plans for the communities they work in.

It was an extremely constructive and enthusiastic first meeting. We will report further as the initiative develops and more partners and stakeholders from across the Macedon Shire are introduced to the Regional Youth Commitment.

Related Links

 Grampians Education Partnership

Loddon Mallee Department of Education and Early Childhood

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