L2P Program Community Feedback

Council’s Youth Services L2P program provides driving practice to learner drivers (under 21 years) who do not have access to a supervising driver or vehicle.

Learner drivers who are struggling to meet their mandatory 120 hours are matched with a fully licensed community member to work towards driving practice for their Probationary License. 
All mentor volunteers undertake a selection and training process to become supervising drivers.

Last week we received some positive feedback about the L2P program from community member Jess.

“I have just read an article in the local paper regarding the L2P program and wanted to express how happy I am this program exists!

When I was a learner driver I had to accumulate 120 hours of driving, however my mum was too nervous to take me out driving nor did she have much money for fuel. 

I had to wait until my partner turned 21 so he could be my supervising driver, which resulted in me getting my license a year and a half late and putting off getting into the career of my choice after completing VCE.

Just wanted to say keep up the great work! It's a excellent idea and I'm glad the youths of the Yarra valley are getting assistance.”

We’re always looking for more mentor volunteers, if you’re interested in getting involved please contact Youth Services on 9294 6716.

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Young Leaders needed

Are you a Yarra Ranges young person looking to develop your leadership skills?

 The Young Leaders program is kicking off on July 1 and looking for young participants.

The young people needed to be aged 16-25 and live, work or study in the Yarra Ranges.

The program’s theme for this year is “Be the Change” and we are looking for young people who want to get involved in their community and make a difference.

 This program offers an opportunity for young people to learn some really useful skills that will benefit them and their community.

If you think you'd be right for this program or you know someone who would, contact Samantha Ruckle in Youth Services on 9294 6716 or email s.ruckle@yarraranges.vic.gov.au

 

 

 

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Have your say on Child and Youth Plan

Parents and young people can have their say to help shape a new strategic plan for children and young people in the Yarra Ranges.

Council is developing its Child and Youth Plan 2013-2018 and wants to hear from the community.

There are two surveys, one for parents and caregivers and the other for young people. The results will help council in developing its plan.

This is the first time youth and children will be included in the same plan.

The surveys are one step of the consultation process with the draft plan expected to go to Council for endorsement in November 2013.

Young people can fill out the youth survey by going to https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/youthplan-survey.

Parents/caregivers can fill out the survey at https://www.surveymonkey.com/s/Parent-PrimaryCareGiver.

The surveys can also be found on Council’s website  www.yarraranges.vic.gov.au.

Surveys close 30 June 2013.

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Young Leaders Program





Yarra Ranges Youth Services is now recruiting for the 2013 Young Leaders Program. If you are aged between 17-25, interested in making a change in the community or want to represent local young people, then this program may be for you!

You will learn skills in networking, event management, public speaking and time management. You will also develop contacts with Council and various organisations, agencies and people in the community. Be the change you wish to see!

Call Amanda Anthonisz on 9294 6716.

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