Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN

29/05/2026

It's a bit random.

It's not particularly glamorous.

Most people still aren't entirely sure what a LLEN does.

But it matters.

So here's this week at WSMLLEN (not a typical week... but then again, there never is one).

✔ Parent information session at Wimmera Lutheran College
✔ FutureME at Edenhope College with Deakin University
✔ Whip Around Wednesday
✔ Unserious Careers parent session with Alana Kilmartin
✔ Attended HRCC's All In For Reconciliation event
✔ Watered the office plants (critical infrastructure)
✔ Year 9 career planning meeting
✔ Two Year 10 Careers presentations at Horsham College
✔ Powering the Future immersion for students interested in STEM
✔ Catch-up with KFC, valued partners in work placement
✔ Confirmed sponsorships for the Western Victorian Careers Expo
✔ Meeting with Goolum Goolum on inspiring career pathways
✔ Transport fund reporting
✔ Careers Expo exhibitor online chat
✔ Confirmed VDSS 2027 offerings with RTOs
✔ Ordered trophies from PP&U
✔ Received some sneaky secret grant news we can't wait to share!
✔ Briefly questioned whether Wednesday was actually Friday, or perhaps the Monday-est Monday ever recorded.

And finally...

We wrapped up the week with the most important task of all:

Creating a Facebook post to prove to everyone that we actually did all of this.

Have a fantastic weekend!

27/05/2026

June marks Pride Month, a time to recognise and celebrate LGBTQIA+ communities. Having supportive adults in a young person’s life can play a major role in helping them feel seen, safe, and understood.

Join our free, online text-based group chat to connect with other adults, share experiences, and explore ways to support LGBTQIA+ young people, while building a greater understanding of the challenges they may face.

Topics may include:- Opening a conversation with a young person- Understanding challenges young LGBTQIA+
people may face- Chatting about Pride Month- What a young person's identity means to them- Sharing our experiences supporting LGBTQIA+
young people
Register to join us on Wed 3 June 2026, 6:30pm to
9:45pm AEST (join or leave at any time):
https://headspace.org.au/online-and-phone-support/join-the-community/chats-by-professionals/psm-supporting-other-june-2026/?utm_source=centres&utm_campaign=asyp_monthly&utm_medium=offline&utm_content=faf__flyer__626

26/05/2026

24/05/2026

Ripping opportunity for young people in Hindmarsh.

|| EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – FIRST AID & CPR TRAINING ||

Are you aged 12–25 and interested in completing First Aid and CPR Training? Register your interest today!

We're planning FREE training that is a fully face-to-face, 7-hour course with no pre-reading or prior work requirements.

At this stage, we are gathering information around potential participants across the Shire to figure out the best place to hold the session during the school holidays.

Scan the QR code or register here: https://form.jotform.com/261379261605863

For more information, please contact our Youth Officer on (03) 5391 4444 or email [email protected].

20/05/2026

Got a Story to Share?
Help inspire the next generation in Edenhope.

Ours mates at Deakin have reached out looking for a couple of local legends to help inspire rural young people through their FutureME program next week.

🗓 Wednesday 27 May
🕦 11:30am – 1:00pm
📍 Edenhope College

We’re looking for friendly local volunteers to chat careers, life pathways and future possibilities with students.

✔ Retired or currently working
✔ Any industry or background
✔ Must hold a current WWCC

Sometimes one conversation can change a young person’s future.

Please message, or email [email protected]. Relevant volunteer checks will apply.

11/05/2026

CURRENT VACANCY: APPRENTICE CHEF - HORSHAM

• Enjoy full time hours with no split shifts, giving you predictable days and real downtime
• A rotating roster with early finishes that supports genuine work–life balance
• Join a supportive, friendly team where you’ll feel valued from day one

Cook great food, stay creative, work as a team, adapt to a fast kitchen, and grow your skills in a supportive environment with real work life balance.

For more information, or to apply now, please follow the link: https://ow.ly/kbLs50YXhP7

Job applications close Tuesday 26 May 2026.

08/05/2026

"Twenty years of service to this organisation is remarkable. A lifetime of service to community is something even greater"

Congratulations to Brendan Ryan. And more importantly.... THANKYOU.

06/05/2026

Hey! Can you come to this?
Simple tools. Real insights.
For parents & careers of secondary school students to start the career conversations at home.

Join Alana Kilmartin, from Unserious Careers, for a free session that helps make these conversations easier.

Designed for regional schools, this presentation will provide guidance for parents and carers about how best to support their young people's career...

05/05/2026

Free Parent Session: Supporting Your Young Person - Careers & Pathways

You don’t need to have the answers but knowing how to support your young person makes a massive difference.

Join Alana Kilmartin from Unserious Careers for a free online session on what really matters after school, and how to have better career conversations.

Free for Wimmera and Southern Mallee parents and carers. Registration essential via trybooking, or contacting WSMLLEN.

Designed for regional schools, this presentation will provide guidance for parents and carers about how best to support their young people's career...