Funding set to engage young Grovers

YOUNG people in Ocean Grove will have more opportunities to actively participate in and connect with their local community thanks to a $150,000 grant.

The Ocean Grove Neighbourhood Centre has received an Engage! 2018-20 grant for a project that will support young people aged between 12 and 25.

Bellarine MP Lisa Neville said the centre was among 107 local government and community organisations across the state to share in the $12.3 million Engage! 2018-20 program.

Engage! helps young people to strengthen their education, training and employment pathways, and improve their health and wellbeing.

Young people are a key part of developing and delivering Engage! projects, which are aimed at a diversity of youth, including Aboriginal young people, young people from culturally diverse backgrounds, LGBTQI young people, young people with disabilities and young people living in rural and regional Victoria.

“I look forward to seeing more local young people participating in Engage! programs, building their skills and connecting with our vibrant community,” Ms Neville said.

“This gives them the hands-on experiences they need to achieve their personal and professional goals and I encourage more young people to get involved.”

For more information, head to youthcentral.vic.gov.au and type “engage” in the search field.