Sector News 

Education news and resources 

Apprenticeships:  

https://aatis.com.au/#resources has sample literacy & numeracy tests students will find useful in preparing for apprenticeships & TAFE

 

 

 

Voices in Action Podcast 

Voices in Action is a podcast by CREATE Foundation giving a platform to children and young people in care.

 

CREATE is the national consumer body for children and young people with care experience across Australia. This podcast has been created as a platform for young people to talk about issues that are important to them - as we support them to connect, feel empowered, and create positive change in the care system.

Go Your Own Way Info Kit

Our Go Your Own Way (GYOW) Kit is a resource for young people aged 15 and above who are starting to plan for their transition to adulthood and independence. The kit is filled with resources and information to assist the planning process and provide caseworkers, young people and carers with the information they need to plan for a successful transition.

The Flourish Project 

Flourish is a Pre-accredited employment pathways program, which has been adapted to COVID-19 times to be delivered through a range of small face-to-face classes (observing physical distancing requirements), and online learning.

Is the Australian Honours and Award system fair and representative? 

Uncover community perceptions of the current Honours system by taking part in the Victorian's Women's Trust survey. It takes about 15-20 mins to complete.

Worth a Second Chance 

In Victoria 67% of young people in the justice system are victims of abuse, trauma, and neglect. These kids need our support, they don't need to be further isolated from family and community. Join us  in supporting #WorthASecondChance and help fix youth justice in Victoria! Follow this link to learn more.

 

New education resource to support Victorian secondary schools in standing up to racism Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) 

The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) in collaboration with the Victorian Department of Education and Training has this week launched a new resource, Schools Standing Up To Racism.

Victorian Multicultural Commission Covid-19 Pack

This pack provides links to a range of translated materials – including posters, social media content and audio recordings – to help you share this important information with your networks.

 

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