Wellbeing 

Career and Skills Forum

This event is hosted by Knox City Council -

“what to do if you don’t think uni is for you!”

What: An event to hear from inspirational speakers, meet local businesses from different industries and get advice from training and apprentice officers

When: Wednesday, 25 March 2020. 6.00pm to 9.00pm

Where: Knox Council, 511 Burwood Highway, Wantrina South

Registrations online! www.knoxbiz.com.au/uni

Register by 13 March to be in the chance to win a door prize

Maroondah Youth Wellbeing Advocates (MYWA)

We are excited to announce that the Maroondah Youth Wellbeing Advocates (MYWA) are recruiting for young people aged 15-25 to take part!

Through MYWA, a group of young people work in partnership with Council to:

• Advocate for Maroondah’s young people,
• Contribute to Council strategies and plans and
• Provide advice to Council to ensure that young people are effectively engaged on matters that affect them and their communities.

MYWA provides young people with genuine opportunities to develop and apply their leadership and professional work skills, and use their strengths and skills to help their community.

Anyone aged 15-25 are able to apply, and the Advocates are reimbursed for their time. The MYWA team meet on the last Wednesday of the month in Ringwood (4:30-6:30pm) and the commitment is 1 year until June 2021, with the possibility of extension. The young people selected will join an existing group and orientation will be provided. Places are limited!

Applications close Sunday 8th March, 2020. All applicants will receive an interview.

For more information please see the attached flyer - applications can be made via our website: http://www.maroondahyouth.com.au/MYWA

Please contact me with any questions and promote to the young people you know who are looking to make a difference! 😊