youth
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Jobs tactic to fight crime
Victoria Police is throwing its support behind young people in the west as part of its campaign to steer them away from crime and into…
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Teens from the West organise a night to remember
Teens from the west have helped create a night packed with artistic fun and flair. The Teens Art Party at the National Gallery of Victoria,…
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Boxing ‘stops the fights’
A Tarneit mum hopes a new program in the western suburbs will get troubled youth off the streets and into the boxing ring. Rebellious Boxing,…
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New program for at-risk students
A pilot program has been launched in the western suburbs to encourage at-risk students to continue at school. The Navigator program, led by Anglicare Victoria…
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Training program leaves no youth behind
Young people living in Broadmeadows who have been “left behind” will get more help accessing vocational training and employment as part of a new state…
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Cecilia’s picture of success
A Braybrook student’s passion for art is putting her on the pages of an international publication. Cecilia Rafanan’s sketchbook of experimental art has been selected…
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Big boost for youth training services
A Sunshine education provider have been given almost $1 million to offer more support to early school leavers and the long-term employed. Training and Skills…
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The power of youth evident on stage
Youth ruled at Brimbank last week at a series of musical events to celebrate National Youth Week, organised and run by young residents. One of…
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Promoting a culture of good health
A new, one day music and cultural festival in the heart of Sunshine has reminded Brimbank’s youth it’s always okay to ask for help. The…
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Outer west tops youth unemployment
Brimbank has one of the highest youth unemployment rate in the state, a new national report has found. Jobless rates across more than 20 Brimbank…
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Youth unemployment rises in outer west
Most BrimbanK suburbs and those on the City of Melton’s eastern fringe are among the worst for youth unemployment in the state, according to a national…
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Taylors Lakes teen takes on the world
Tyson Scarcella was overwhelmed when told he’d been selected to represent Australia in a futsal competition in April. The Taylors Lakes’ teenager represents Victoria in…
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Keilor student off to Gallipoli after winning art prize
She has only seen the famous cove in photographs, but talented 16-year-old Keilor artist Mary Vlachos is on her way to Gallipoli next month after…
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Youth sexual health services fall short
A western suburbs nurse wants young people to have better access to health services to help stem rising rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) across…
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Voice for equality named Young Citizen of the Year
Nyakeer Akoul is dedicated to eradicating discrimination and providing a voice for people marginalised in her community. The 18-year-old’s hard work was recognised last week…
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