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Celebrate the Journey21st – 27th of October 2011Youth Mentoring Week is a celebration throughout Australia of youth mentoring and all its success, potential and opportunity. This week provides us all with a valuable opportunity to:
Schedule of Events
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ACT/New South Wales |
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| Hunter Youth Mentor Collaborative |
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The Hunter Youth Mentor Collaborative are hosting a forum - "Identity: Who Am I?". The Keynote speaker will be Dr Tanveer Ahmed and the panel will also include Dr Greg Carter and Dr Stuart Edser. Click here for more information |
Tuesday 25th October 2011 |
Menslink Business Breakfast - "Mentoring is good for business" |
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The annual Mensllink Business Breakfast is designed to attract awareness and sponsorship for Menslink's community work. This year's theme is "Mentoring is good for business" and speakers will include Menslink CEO Martin Fisk, deputy chief minister Andrew Barr, ACT Chamber of Commerce CEO Chris Peters and cycling Olympian and Tour de France competitor Stephen Hodge. Tickets and corporate tables are available from the Menslink website. Contact: Martin Fisk on (02) 6239 4699 or email martin@menslink.org.au |
Wednesday 26th October 2011 |
Launch of Mentors ACT! |
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This event celebrates the role of mentors in the lives of ACT youth and launches the network Mentors ACT! Mariner Place, Yarralumla ACT 2600 When: 5:00pm to 8:00pm RSVP: Sarah Kentwell on (02) 6283 5231 or sarah.kentwell@actchamber.com.au by 20th October. |
Thursday 27th Oct 2011 |
Celebrating Mentors 4 Youth |
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Meet mentors and mentees, past and present, of the Mentors 4 Youth program. Come along for live music and a free BBQ. Where: Victory Memorial Gardens Wagga RSVP: Call Laurinda Motion on 0410 268 789 or email laurinda.motion2@det.nsw.edu.au |
Youth Mentoring Week Volunteer Event |
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Organised by YWCA NSW - Big Brothers Big Sisters™ Sydney. They are inviting you to attend the YWCA NSW’sYouth Mentoring Week Volunteer Event. It’s a chance to share stories with current volunteers, introduce others to mentoring and see how being a mentor really makes a difference in the life of a young person. They're also on the search for more great mentors for the Big Brothers Big Sisters™ program, so come along and bring a friend who may be interested in learning more. |
Friday 28th October 2011 |
Celebration of Mentoring Cocktail Party |
| The Young Love Foundation's team of extraordinary mentors, staff and volunteers continues to grow each year, and this is their annual celebration of the continued contribution to the health and wellbeing of young people in our community. This is the foundation's offer of thanks, and celebration of the dedication and commitment of the team at the Young Love Foundation. |
Access All Areas Mentoring Program launch |
| Access Community Group will be launching its Access All Areas Youth Mentoring Program. Lunch is provided Where: Community Garden 87 Railway St Corrimal Time: 11am to 1pm Contact: Larissa Daniel on 02 4286 5600 or email larissa@acg.com.au |
Saturday 29th October 2011 |
Mentor's Big Day Out - CANCELLED |
Victoria |
Celebrating Early - Wednesday 19th October 2011 |
Community Mentoring - Celebrating the Year |
| Organised by Wallan Secondary College. This will be a final Community Mentoring event of the year with the community mentors and year 12 students. This will be a culmination of the previous events on Communication, Stress Management, and Articulating the future. The College will be having a breakfast to celebrate, and creating an artwork that will be left in the school for future students to enjoy. |
Monday 24th October 2011 |
Youth Services Mentoring Programs Dinner |
| Yarra Ranges Council will be holding a mentoring celebration dinner for young people, mentors and community partners |
Connect9 Program final celebration |
| Organised by the Tomorrow: Today Foundation to celebrate the conclusion of the Connect9 program, mentors, mentees and their families as well as program sponsors are invited to join the TTF for mentee celebration gliding flights and a lunch time BBQ. |
Glenn Manton Community Dinner |
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Organised by the CSOAR Mentoring Program. Glenn Manton from Whitelion will be keynote speaker at a community dinner to celebrate the importance of mentoring and strength in rural communities. When: 6.30 pm Where: Charlton (venue to be determined) RSVP: Natasha Saunders or Katelyn Ryan on (03) 5491 1280 or emailsaunders.natasha/l@edumail.vic.gov.au or ryan.katelyn.k@edumail.vic.gov.au |
Tuesday 25th October 2011 |
Standing Tall information stalls |
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The Standing Tall Program members will be holding information booths down the main street of Camperdown to raise awareness of youth mentoring and to promote the program to the community. Information brochures and details of how to get involved will be available. |
Mentoring Celebration Dinner |
| Lead On Ballarat & The Grampians Regional Mentoring Network invite you to attend a Mentoring Celebration Dinner with Guest Speaker Glenn Manton. For many, Glenn is best known for his time as a senior AFL footballer for both Carlton and Essendon. Towards the end of his 12 year career he co-founded Whitelion, a not for profit organisation aiding youth in crisis in the juvenile justice system. Glenn’s diverse youth work has allowed him to gain a unique understanding of youth and 'their' world. $25 per ticket. No ticket sales at the door. Tickets are limited. Where: The Grand Ballroom, Craig's Royal Hotel. Lydiard St Sth Ballarat Time: 6pm - 10pm Contact: Vicki Coltman on 0409 023 373 or email vickic@leadon.com.au |
Mates Celebrates! |
| The MATES Mentoring Program is holding a BBQ dinner, Youth and Community Businesses will be present and each MATES program has been asked to organise a whole group game/activity. |
Mentor Appreciation Dinner |
| The Centre for Multicultural Youth (CMY) is hosting an evening for mentors in the Building Relationships & Initiating Change (BRIC) program to come together and reflect on their experiences over a relaxed meal provided as a token of thanks for their ongoing commitment to the program. |
Celebrating Youth Mentoring Week |
| The YMCA Youth Mentoring - Casey program will be hosting an event to recognise the commitment of our mentors & mentees to the YMCA Youth Mentoring program. |
Brosnan Youth Mentoring Bonanza! |
| Jesuit Social Services - Brosnan Youth Services' Mentors and Mentees are invited to join in the celebrations of Youth Mentoring Week, by participating in an afternoon of free and fun activites, including a scavenger hunt, spray painting, musical performance, bbq and certificate ceremony! |
Wednesday 26th October 2011 |
Mentoring Gala Celebration |
| Organised by Melton Shire Council, they will be looking back on the whirlwind of the last 3 years and celebrating with old friends and new and look at what the Youth Mentoring Project, have achieved. |
Celebrating Youth Mentoring Week BBQ |
| Bass Coast YMCA Youth Mentoring Program will be having a BBQ, cricket game and a suprise for the 15 matches in the program. They will be thanking the volunteer Mentors and Mentees for participating in the program. |
Thursday 27th October 2011 |
Mentor Program Celebration |
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Mortlake College will be celebrating with be a gathering of mentors and mentees to celebrate their work and achievements throughout the year and to congratulate them on their work! |
Moreland L2P Program Youth Mentoring Week celebration dinner |
| Organised by Inner Northern LLEN. The Moreland L2P Program's Youth Mentoring Week Celebration will aim to bring all Moreland L2P Program Volunteers, Steering Committee members including the local Police, Moreland City Council,VicRoads, Brunwwick Youth Services, Merri Community Health (and others) together to celebrate the programs achievements in providing learner drivers from the Moreland area with 1:1 mentoring and practical supervisory support to learn to drive. The celebtration will be over a relaxed dinner at a local restaurant. |
Battle of the Generations; Trivia Night |
| The Geelong Mentoring Network is holding a trivia night where teams of mentors and mentees will be taking part in a Trivia quiz night, with guest appearances, entertainment and a buffet. Gold coin donations towards East Timor trip supporting local people. |
Mentor Appreciation Dinner |
| Organised by Kildonan UnitingCare. Kildonan and the Mentor Program would like to recognise the important role mentoring plays in helping young people reach their potential. They are hosting an appreciation dinner to say thank you to their volunteer mentors for their hard work and dedication this year and to others who generously support the program. |
Making Links Mentoring Program |
| Making Links assists young people who have a disability to explore their vocational, educational and recreational goals. A few of the Making Links young people listed learning about make-up and beauty as one of their goals. So we have organised a skin care and make-up demonstration where mentors and young people can have fun together learning about how to look after their skin, make the most of their natural features and bring out their inner beauty. |
Lets Bowl it up! |
| Trafalgar Youth Resource Centre/Trafalgar Youth Mentoring is celebrating with their young people who will compete in the 10 Pin Bowling event against their mentors! Activity will complete with a pizza banquet. |
Saturday 29th October 2011 |
Monthly Gathering- St Kilda Walking Tour |
| The Connect Mentor Program organises a monthly activity to be held on the last Saturday of each month. This month we will focus on celebrating the program, its achievements and the friendships made over the last year. We will conduct a walking tour of St Kilda and finish off with a picnic lunch and games in the park. |
Joy in the Park |
| Whitelion will celebrate Youth Mentoring Week with Joy in the Park, a fun filled day at Luna Park with ride tickets, food and entertainment for all Whitelion young people and Mentors. |
Youth Mentoring Week Celebration |
| Maribyrnong City Council Youth Services will be celebrating Youth Mentoring Week with a trip to Melbourne Zoo. |
South Australia |
Wednesday 26th October 2011 |
Mentoring Day at Calvary Healthcare |
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Community Mentoring Inner North will be celebrating Youth Mentoring Week with 40 students from DECS Studnet Mentoring spending a day being mentored by the Calvary Hospital staff ; learning about various jobs in a health care setting as well as listening to some inspirational speakers. |
Friday 28th October 2011 |
Community Mentoring Program Celebration |
| Organised by Port Lincoln High School. This is a end of year celebration of the Port Lincoln community mentoring program to express thanks to mentors for their valued contribution and the mentees for thier participation. |
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Youth Mentoring Week Celebration |
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The South Australian Mentoring Network will be hosting an event which celebrates current mentors and mentees, and attracts new volunteers and young people. Come along and hear some inspirational speakers, see some amazing entertainment and learn about the magic of mentoring. Speakers at the event include the SA Minister for Youth, Minister for Volunteers, the Hon Ian Hunter and Kathleen Vella, Executive Officer of the Australian Youth Mentoring Network. |
Continuing the celebrations after Youth Mentoring Week - 7 November 2011 |
Celebrate Inspire Peer Mentor Volunteers and partner recognition event |
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When: Friday, 4 November, 2:30 - 4:00 p.m. Where: International Room (5.34), Education Room, Flinders University (car park 2) RSVP: For catering purposes please RSVP to Gina Copeman gina.copeman@flinders.edu.au or (08) 82015120 asap. |
Western Australia |
Sunday 23rd October 2011 |
Bigs Day Out |
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Organised by Big Brothers Big Sisters of Perth. They will be holding a barbecue, games and treasure hunt for Bigs and Littles to enjoy each other's company with other program participants. YMCA staff have put their most creative thinking hats on to come up with a fun day out to celebrate the great work of our volunteer mentors. |
Wednesday 26th October 2011 |
Youth Mentoring Celebration Breakfast |
| The Smith Family is holding a thank you breakfast where a thank you speech will be given and Youth Mentoring thank you certificates handed out |
Continuing the celebrations after Youth Mentoring Week - 7 November 2011 |
Mentoring Garden Party |
| The Margaret River Senior High School is holding a thank you event for all of their active and inactive mentors and students to celebrate a successful 2011. |
Queensland |
Marvellous Magical Mentoring Morning Tea |
| SCISCO Career Pathways will be thanking all of the amazing mentors and mentorees in their program. They are having a carnival theme for this 100 person event, with carnival food and atmosphere including slushie machines (kindly donated for the event) and a magician, spray on tattoos and face painting. There will be speeches by SCISCO CEO and a mentor /mentoree pair, but the event is really about everyone relaxing and enjoying each other's company (and lots of fun food!). There will also be a calico canvas for all the attendees to contribute their art to, with the idea being that they will reflect on what their mentoring experience has meant to them. |
Tasmania |
| Watch this space |
Northern Territory |
| Watch this space |
