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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
Engage! helps young people to strengthen their education, training and employment pathways, and improve their health and wellbeing.<\/p>\n
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.<\/p>\n
\u201cI look forward to seeing more local young people participating in Engage! programs, building their skills and connecting with our vibrant community,\u201d Ms Neville said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThis gives them the hands-on experiences they need to achieve their personal and professional goals and I encourage more young people to get involved.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information, head to youthcentral.vic.gov.au and type \u201cengage\u201d in the search field.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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 […]<\/p>\n