North Central LLEN

03/06/2026

It was great to have our awesome VET students cater for the Beyond Borders event organised by YACVic Rural at Charlton Park last Thursday - and the food was absolutely delicious!

25/05/2026

Tristen from Boort District P-12 School Official Page is doing a fantastic job through his Head Start School-Based Apprenticeship/Traineeship with AB Building Constructions 🔧👏
Working within the engineering industry, Tristen is gaining valuable hands-on experience, developing practical skills and building confidence in the workplace. He recently completed his first trade school block and thoroughly enjoyed the experience.
Employer feedback has been very positive, with Tristen praised for his strong attitude, teamwork skills and willingness to adapt to different tasks and work environments.
It’s great to see Tristen taking positive steps towards his future career pathway. Keep up the great work! 🌟

20/05/2026

This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating and thanking our incredible L2P Mentor Drivers.

By giving your time, patience and encouragement, you’re helping young people gain more than driving hours — you’re building confidence, independence and future opportunities.

Your support makes a real difference in the lives of young people across our rural communities, and we are so grateful for everything you do.

Thank you for being such an important part of the North Central LLEN community.

19/05/2026

It's National Volunteers Week and we are on the lookout for new volunteer mentors to help young people across the Buloke and Loddon Shire obtain their 120 hours of learner driving experience.

Over the last 12 months we have helped 7 young people gain their probationary licence, and with your help we can help many more in the future.

A Mentor Training Workshop is taking place in Charlton on Sunday 21 June between 10 am and 3pm so please join us to find out how you can make a difference in the life of a young person.

15/05/2026

Join us at Charlton Park on Thursday 28 May for "Beyond Borders, Breaking Down the Silos" a one day forum aimed at improving outcomes for young people and the youth sector.

Organised by YACVIC Rural, the day will feature a range of speakers, workshops and collaborative opportunities for anyone working with young people to improve outcomes across the region.

To find out more, or to register visit https://events.humanitix.com/
beyond-borders-breaking-down-silos-southern-mallee or scan the QR code in the graphic.

We would love to see you there!

Please share with anyone else in your networks that you think may be interested.

07/05/2026

Congratulations to Hamish who has officially commenced a Head Start School Based Apprenticeship with Northern Grampians Shire Council through Skillinvest working towards a Certificate III in Civil Construction.
This opportunity enables Hamish to combine his VCE VM studies at St Arnaud Secondary College with on-the-job training, formal study and a pathway into a trade post school.
Thank you Northern Grampians Shire Council & Skillinvest for providing a young person with this fantastic opportunity.
Pictured is Hamish with Tanya Monod from Apprenticeship Support Australia
Further information on the Head Start program can be found on our website www.ncllen.org.au

30/04/2026

Just one of the many ways our team works with the North Central Trade Training Centre to create opportunities for young people to thrive in education, work and life.

VET ALLIED HEALTH | WORK PLACEMENT
Sheena & Amali Fitzpatrick have a lot in common!

They both attend Charlton College. They’re cousins…..& besties! They both study VET Allied Health & towards the end of the year they will undertake Structured Workplace Learning.

Sheena & Amali recently met with Mary-Ann Sait from the North Central LLEN to discuss potential placement options. We are very thankful for Mary-Ann’s expertise & the support offered by the NCLLEN.

Previously our students have undertaken placements at Boort District Health Inglewood and Districts Health Service East Wimmera Health Service Goodwin Village Rochester and Elmore District Health Services & McCallum. We are incredibly grateful for the opportunities these organisations offer.

We look forward to supporting our students as they work towards finalising their plans!

23/04/2026

Proud to be 1 of 31 LLENs across Victoria creating opportunities for young people to thrive in education, work and life.

Over the past three years, more than 15,000 young Victorians have been connected to work and learning opportunities through our network.

None of it happens without the incredible employers across our communities who open their doors and give their time. Over 500,000 volunteer hours. That's extraordinary.

Read more about our impact here: https://www.vicllens.org.au/2026/04/21/how-victorias-llen-network-is-changing-the-game-for-young-people/

23/04/2026

A fresh new look for our North Central Career Education Partnership (CEP) team.

Through CEP, we support school careers advisors with tailored guidance, practical resources, and strong links to industry for work placements and opportunities. We’re excited about this team and the impact they’ll make.

22/04/2026

Congratulations to Ryder who has officially commenced a Head Start School Based Apprenticeship with Central Vic Horticulture & Landscaping Services working towards a Certificate III in Landscape Construction.
This opportunity enables Ryder to to combine his Year 12 studies at East Loddon P-12 College with on-the-job training, formal study and a pathway into a career post school.
Thank you Shane from Central Vic Horticulture & Landscaping Services for providing a young person this fantastic opportunity.
Pictured is Ryder, his father, and Shane.
Further information on the Head Start program can be found on our website www.ncllen.org.au