WIMMERA and Grampians region school students will be encouraged to volunteer for their communities thanks to state government grants of up to $9700.
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Member for Western Victoria and Regional Development Minister Jaala Pulford said 15 schools would receive money to connect their secondary college students with volunteer groups.
The schools in the Wimmera and Grampians include:
- Ararat College
- Lake Bolac Secondary College
- Skene Street Special School Stawell
- Stawell Secondary College
- Dimboola Memorial Secondary College
- Donald High School
- Edenhope College
- Horsham College (Middle Years Campus)
- Horsham College (Senior Years Campus)
- Horsham Special School
- Kaniva College
- Murtoa College
- Nhill College
- Rainbow P-12 College
- St Arnaud Secondary College
Ms Pulford said the money was from the state government’s $4.46 million Advance Program funding, which will go towards secondary schools in areas of high socio-economic disadvantage.
“The funding provides young people with an opportunity to develop practical teamwork, communication and project management skills,” Ms Pulford said.
“Young people in the Wimmera have so much to offer and the Advance Program is giving them the opportunity to get involved in local initiatives and connect with their communities,” she said.
Ms Pulford said more than 24,000 young people participated in the program last year, helping them to engage with their communities, develop important life skills and gain valuable experience to assist in future job or education pursuits.
The students will participate in conservation programs, community radio programs and emergency services and animal welfare projects.
“Our government is focused on helping young people establish life skills and valuable experience and giving something back to their community,” Ms Pulford said.
For more information on the Advance Program go online to www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au