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Three local community organisations are set to boost learning across the Loddon and Buloke Shires thanks to a $25,000 grant from the State Government announced by Member for Swan Hill Peter Walsh, today.
The Wedderburn Community House, Boort Resource and Information Centre and the Wycheproof Community Resource Centre have developed a project which will build on the Gateways 4 Sustainable Communities project supporting improved training outcomes for young people throughout the region.
“The partnership developed by the Wedderburn, Boort and Wycheproof Community and Resource Centres will benefit businesses and the community alike,” Mr Walsh said when announcing the grant.
“This phase of the Gateways 4 Sustainable Communities project will focus on building relationships and workforce participation.
“It will introduce a new approach to specific challenges that take advantage of the unique opportunities this region provides to engage young people, communities and local businesses in improving training outcomes,” he said.
The funding is provided through Round 2 of the State Government’s Adult, Community and Further Education Board Capacity and Innovation Fund which has allocated grants totalling $3.78million to 80 Learn Local organisations across the State.
“The Capacity and Innovation Fund is an initiative that encourages innovation within adult education and supports a sector of the Victorian education system that already does vital work in supporting adult learners,” Mr Walsh said.
“I am thrilled that these 3 organisations have combined to develop this project and I look forward to seeing positive results coming from it as it is rolled out amongst the community,” he said.