“Equal education & employment outcomes for all young people” is a great vision. It took us some wordsmithing, slashing and simplifying to get it so sleek. It wasn’t easy. Our next task though, will be even more difficult but incredibly important. We...
It has been another busy and exciting year for the team here at the BGKLLEN. Some of our highlights have included: Working with the Foundation for Young Australians to create the 'New Work Order in the VCAL Teacher Toolkit'. This helps teachers equip young...
If you don't know FYA (Foundation for Young Australians) then stop reading this and google them or go here first: https://www.fya.org.au/. I first came across them 5 years ago when we were looking for a leadership program for some young up-and-coming Koorie...
Whitelion - Stride, Rotary Bentleigh Moorabbin and BGKLLEN again partnered this year to bring the Applied Learning Awards to the Bayside, Glen Eira and Kingston region. There was over 100 applications and the judges had a very tough time picking winners. We know...
At the October Beachside Wellbeing Network meeting, Steffi who is completing her Masters of Counselling degree placement at Sandringham Senior Secondary College presented the LGBTQIA+ Tip Sheet. As part of a course requirement, Steffi set out to facilitate a 6 week project (now...
After being approached by Parkdale Secondary College for assistance with hosting an information session, for both parents and career practitioners supporting young people with additional needs, our Education Engagement Coordinator (Samantha) jumped at the chance to help and coordinate, what turned out...
The question about whether education is preparing young people adequately for the workforce is one that is being raised often in the education sector. We have reviews being undertaken by Government about career curriculum, VET, School Based Apprenticeships at the same time some...
The BGKLLEN have partnered with Gateway LLEN to bring the Young Industry Ambassadors program to schools in Bayside, Glen Eira and Kingston. Health & Allied Services is a rapid growth industry. There is a strong interest from young people to join this sector,...
On the day of the At Risk Forum Dan from Prop and Pose came along as our official photographer. You may have seen him - he was everywhere with his camera and he took a wide range of fantastic photos for us. If...
It is always important, well in fact vital, when organising a forum of any kind to ensure that your topics are the most relevant for your audience to best inform them and, in turn, to achieve the outcomes the forum is intended...