General Information 

Young People & Vaping

Knox and two other local government areas have come together with the Youth Support and Advocacy Service (YSAS), to provide a free online information webinar to address the increased use of vapes. 

 

The webinar, 'Young People and Vaping', aimed at parents, carers, educators and young people, will provide up-to-date information, trends amongst use and potential harms of vaping.  

YSAS Senior Trainer, Geoff Bayldon, will also talk through how to have conversations with young people in a healthy manner on vaping, prevention and tips on how to reduce use.  

  • Date: Tuesday 9 May 2023 
  • Time: 7:00 – 8:30pm 

Bookings can be made via the following link 

https://www.knox.vic.gov.au/whats-happening/news/young-people-and-vaping

 

For more information or any questions, contact Michelle Pascoe, Knox Youth Services on michelle.pascoe@knox.vic.gov.au or 9298 8469.  

Detox Your Home

Knox City Council is holding a free detox your home event on Sunday 21 May at the Knox Operations Centre, 14 Henderson Road, Knoxfield from 9am to 4pm. in conjunction with Sustainability Victoria.

 

This is a great way to get rid of any unwanted household chemicals or pesticides.

Simply book a time and drive through to drop it off.

 

Bookings are essential

Collected items are recovered for reuse or safely disposed of.

Bike Education Course 

Free myfutre Webinar

Complete the myfuture survey and opt in to win a $100 e-gift card

 

The team at Education Services Australia would love to know more about how you use myfuture, the National Career Information Service, to support your child/ren in their career exploration, planning and decision-making. This is your opportunity to complete the 2023 survey and provide your feedback. After completing the 5-minute survey, you can also opt in for a chance to win one of two $100 Prezzee smart eGift cards. (Entry conditions appear within the survey.) To access the survey, select the following link or copy and paste it into your browser: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/myfuture-pc-survey-2023-a 

 

Free myfuture webinar | Managing career uncertainty and anxiety: the power of career conversations

Wednesday 7 June, 5:30pm (AEST)

myfuture invites you to register for a free upcoming webinar, ‘Managing career uncertainty and anxiety: the power of career conversations’, based on the term 2 insights paper of the same name. The lead author Dr Jo Gleeson (Monash University will talk about the findings of her research in this area, and share a questionnaire that can help you to facilitate career conversations with your child. Register now: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/1242191283650524247

eSafety Parent Guide

WEP Open Day 

Knox SES Open Day