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Skills First Update
From January 2017, Victoria's training and TAFE system will be overhauled through Skills First. A new approach to training will be implemented, setting a high benchmark for training quality, and supporting the courses that are most likely to lead to employment.
For more information and resources on Skills First, see: Skills First Resources or E: skillsfirst.enquiry@edumail.vic.gov.au
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New economic strategy for the West
Source: Regional Development Victoria - Western Melbourne
A new report into the West has recommended a greater link between training and employment to meet a shortage in specialist jobs.The Melbourne’s West – Future Workforce Report has recommended a new economic development strategy be prepared, to set a long-term plan for jobs growth.The State Government will provide $80,000 to fund the strategy, which will underpin job creation in emerging industries.
The recently formed West of Melbourne Economic Development Alliance (WOMEDA) will drive the new strategy, investigating ways to boost existing industries, such as transport, logistics and construction and attracting new digital and e-commerce investment. The report was prepared by Western Melbourne RDA with the State and Federal governments and Lead West. Chaired by former Premier Steve Bracks, WOMEDA is supported by the Western Melbourne Regional Development Australia (RDA), Victoria University and local councils.
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Glasses for Kids program
The Victorian Government committed $480,000 over four years to the Glasses for Kids program to enable at least 30,000 Prep to Year 3 students from 250 schools in the most disadvantaged areas to be tested for glasses. All vision screenings will be undertaken, at the school, by either optometry students under the supervision of a registered optometrist or by a registered optometrist. Read more here.
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Centrelink student update
Follow Centrelink's Student Update facebook page to find out the last information about online claiming for Youth Allowance and Austudy. For more information visit the Centrelink student website.
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Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government
The soon to be launched Victorian Aboriginal and Local Government Action Plan recognises, celebrates and shares good practice and will present a practical framework for councils across the state to:
* improve relationships with Aboriginal communities;
* promote reconciliation; and
* engage Aboriginal people in planning, decision-making, employment, programs and services.
Local Government Victoria has developed the plan in consultation with councils and Aboriginal communities. Nominations were sought from the community for best practice initiatives to be showcased as case studies in the plan. For further information, visit the website or E: aboriginal.partnerships@delwp.vic.gov.au
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This storytime is especially welcoming for children on the Autism Spectrum and families who are looking for a smaller, adaptive storytime. Open to all children and caregivers.
Friday 24 February & Friday 31 March, 11.30am-12.30pm
Deer Park Library - 4 Neale Road, Deer Park
Tel: 9249 4660
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Celebrate Cultural Diversity Week at Brimbank Libraries!
Lantern Craft Activity
The Vietnamese Language School will run a Lantern Craft Activity at all five library branches. Materials provided. Bookings essential.
Deer Park - Mon 20 Mar, 4-5pm
St Albans - Wed 22 Mar, 4-5pm
Keilor Village - Thurs 23 Mar, 4-5p
Sunshine - Thurs 23 Mar, 4-5pm
Sydenham - Thurs 23 Mar, 4-5pm
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Multilingual Storytime
These special storytime sessions will see read a story or sing a song, or use a comparison of words in languages other than English. Share words from your own language too!
St Albans - Mon 20 Mar, 10.30-11am
Deer Park - Wed 22 Mar, 10.30-11am
Keilor Village - Wed 22 Mar, 10.30-11am
Sunshine - Wed 22 Mar, 10.30-11am
Sydenham - Fri 24 Mar, 10.30-11am
Visit the Brimbank Libraries website for more information.
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The CoderDojo movement believes that an understanding of programming languages is increasingly important in the modern world, that it’s both better and easier to learn these skills early, and that nobody should be denied the opportunity to do so.
Come and learn learn the basics of coding with Scratch, the visual programming language! For ages 7-17 years. No bookings required.
Every two weeks on Thursdays, 4-5pm from Thursday 2 February
Sunshine Library - 301 Hampshire Road, Sunshine
For more information, visit the Brimbank Libraries website
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Occasional Paper: Busting Myths about women in STEM
This paper, published by the Office of the Chief Scientist, dispels four damaging and persistent myths facing women in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM), and highlights the need for ongoing action to encourage and support women to pursue careers in these areas. It shows that women are just as talented and capable as men in STEM fields, but the gender pay gap, workplace discrimination and a belief that STEM professions are “male” roles discourage girls and women from pursuing these careers.
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Back to School and Transition Resources
School transition can be a time of nerves and excitement for children and their families. KidsMatter has compiled a list of resources to help parents support children starting and returning to school and published an article on supporting children with additional needs to manage school transitions.
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The Impact of Digital Skills on Educational Outcomes
Digital skills are increasingly important for labor market outcomes and social participation. Do they also matter for academic performance? This paper investigates the effects of digital literacy on educational outcomes by merging data from the Italian National Assessment in secondary schools with an original data set on performance tests of Internet skills for 10th grade students.
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The Hanger entrepreneurial space @ VU
The Hanger is the premier entrepreneurial space in the West of Melbourne. In the Hanger the evidence-based experimental approach of lean startup thinking meets the practical nature of business where salaries and bills need to get paid at the end of the month. The Hanger unlocks the state-of-the-art facilities and in-depth domain expertise of Victoria University for local innovators. Drop by the Hanger at Metro West for a chat and start your entrepreneurial journey.
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2017 Participation for CALD Seniors Grants Program
This grants program provides funding for projects that help isolated people from CALD backgrounds connect with existing or new support networks and activities. Applicants can apply for grants of up to $5,000 or for more complex or partnership projects up to $10,000. The program is accepting applications until 5pm, Friday 24 February 2017. Read more here.
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Youth Survey 2016 - Brimbank data
Read Brimbank specific data for the 2016 Mission Australia Youth Survey. In total, 105 young people from Brimbank City Council aged 15 to 19 years responded to Mission Australia's Youth Survey 2016. Overall, 88 (85.4%) respondents were female and 15 (14.6%) were male. Overall, 27 (25.7%) respondents stated that they were born overseas and 40 (38.8%) young people reported speaking a language other than English at home.
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Public Libraries: A vital space for family engagement
In this Call to Action, Harvard Family Research Project and the Public Library Association explore what family engagement is, the research behind why families matter for children’s learning, and why libraries matter for family engagement.
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How scam savvy are you?
Test your knowledge of common online scams and see how you can protect yourself from being scammed! Try the quiz here.
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