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Noosa Forum - 19 September 2008
The Youth Mentoring Network, in partnership with United Synergies, will be holding the Queenland Mentoring Forum on Wednesday, 19th September 2008. The topic for this forum will be 'Mentor Magic in the Sunshine State'. [ More... ]

Invitation to participate in YMN Focus Groups

Attention Adelaide and Melbourne Members! The YMN and UWS are examining the partnerships/associations youth mentoring programs form with other community organisations. The surveys conducted so far have provided a wealth of information and we now would like to delve deeper through a series of focus groups being held across the country. Now is your opportunity to participate! We will be in Adelaide on the 10th of September and Melbourne on the 11th. Click the 'more' button for further information and how you can reserve your space. Click here to download your formal invitation.

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Thank You to all the 2008 NRGize Participants!

The NRGize workshop held in Melbourne from 19th - 21st August 2008, in partnership with the Victorian Office for Youth and the Victorian Youth Mentoring Alliance, was a wonderful success. Everyone who attended brought plenty of energy and made it a fantastic event. A huge thank you to all the participants!

New Funding Opportunity!
Community organisations running programs to help at risk and vulnerable young Victorians can now apply for funding from the Victorian Office of Youth of up to ,000 per annum over 3 years, commencing from January 2009. Applications close on the 5 September 2008. [ More... ]

Help us Understand how Mentoring Partnerships with Community Associations Benefit Young People!
The Youth Mentoring Network has partnered with the University of Western Sydney to examine how youth mentoring programs form community partnerships/associations and how these partnerships benefit the young people involved in the mentoring program. The Network would like to hear from mentors across the country. Hurry! The survey closes on Thursday, 14th August 2008. [ More... ]

Become a Youth Mentor Today!
Have you thought about becoming a youth mentor? Do you want to help a young person fulfil his or her potential and discover their strengths? If you are a good listener, have patience and be willing to provide support and encouragement to a mentee, now is the time to become a volunteer youth mentor! [ More... ]

Victorian Volunteer Mentor Summit
Are you a mentor who is currently actively mentoring young people? As part of Victorian Youth Mentoring Week, we are inviting all mentors in Victoria who are currently still mentoring to attend the Volunteer Mentor Summit which is being held on Saturday, 5 July 2008. Come to the summit to represent mentors in Victoria and celebrate your contribution to mentoring. You can also share highlights and challenges with other mentors and help develop guidelines for better mentor support. [ More... ]

'Co-ordinators Training Needs' Survey! Complete the survey and you could Win!
The Youth Mentoring Network wants to develop your mentoring program! We are conducting a research survey to assess the training needs of mentoring coordinators to find out the best way to further their professional development. By completing this survey you will go in a draw to win a gift voucher from your choice of Dymocks or Borders book stores. [ More... ]

Result of the Latest YMN Poll

Topic: Is workplace-based student mentoring effective at preparing youth for their future career paths? The majority of responses were supportive of workplace-based student mentoring. Those saw the outcome of workplace-based student mentoring reported that the workplace mentoring to be a huge success, improving the retention rate, attendance and behaviour at school and fostering work ethics. Others commented that “It is useful, because it introduces students to the workplace and is a great point to commence career planning conversations.”

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Celebrate Youth Mentoring with Victorian Youth Mentoring Week!
Youth Mentoring Week, which is being held from Monday, 30th June 2008 to Sunday, 6th July 2008, is an opportunity to celebrate and raise the profile of youth mentoring across Victoria. That means recognising the benefits it brings to young people and celebrating the contribution made by the volunteer mentors, staff and supporters who make youth mentoring programs a success. [ More... ]

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