Community Notices
New School Zone on High Street
Please note that the section of High Street between Wattle Street and Myrtle/Don Streets now has a speed limit of 40km/h during school hours. These hours are 8.00-9.30am and 2.30-4.00pm on school days.
ISV - Review of Disability Standards for Education
The Disability Standards for Education are currently being reviewed and schools, parents and students with disability are encouraged to participate in the review.
The Standards outline the rights of students and their families and the obligations of education providers to support students with disability to access and participate in education on the same basis as students without disability. The standards are reviewed every five years to make sure they continue to meet the needs of students with disability. The last review was conducted in 2020 and consultation of the 2025 Review is now open. It will remain open until Friday 21 November.
You can have your say by making an online submission (written, video or audio files are accepted), completing an online survey, leaving a comment on the ideas wall or by participating in a consultation workshop.
Go to www.education.gov.au/dsereview2025 to find out how you can participate in the consultation and provide your feedback.
Youth Council applications for 2026 are now open!
We're looking for young people aged 14 - 24 who are want to make a difference and have their say!
Youth Council is an advisory and advocacy committee whose role is to represent youth voices. They provide advice to Council, engage with other young people and advocate on behalf of young people. Youth Councillors have contributed to over 60 City plans, strategies, policies and projects.
Current Youth Mayor Levity Camilleri said
"It has been a great experience to feel heard and respected as a young person. Youth Council is a truly transformative experience and an amazing opportunity to learn about different perspectives and topics. I feel like a better person every time I leave a Youth Council meeting and I’m always proud to see the progress that we’ve helped to make in the community."
Youth Council runs on 2 year terms. We are currently halfway through the 2025-2026 term and are looking for new Youth Councillors to fill vacancies for 2026.
On the YO Bendigo website, you can the program outline, stories from previous and current Youth Councillors, the goals/priorities of the current Youth Council and more!
Applications will close on Monday November 10.
Free After School Workshops at Bendigo Art Gallery
Bendigo Art Gallery is inviting young people aged 10–18 years to join our After School Art workshops, running each Thursday afternoon in October and November at Bendigo Art Gallery.
Each week offers a different hands-on activity led by artists and educators. It’s a great chance to learn new skills, meet creative friends, and have fun making art!
Thursdays, October–November | Free (bookings essential)
Driving Lessons
