Youth
Opportunities important for Colac students
Having more opportunities outside sport is high on the priorities list for Colac Otway students during National Youth Week.
Youths wanted for regional reference group
Young south-west Victorians have until Monday to apply to join a reference group to help shape the future direction of education, employment, transport and other factors impacting their lives.
Shire’s youth leaders sought
The Colac Otway Shire Youth Leaders Group – or COLOSYL – is a new youth reference group for young people aged 12 to 25.
Fundraising walk to help Colac kids
Colac’s Mick McCrickard will tackle a 50-kilometre hike through the Otways this weekend on a mission to help vulnerable young people.
Youth services shake-up
Colac Otway Shire Council will apply for state cash so it can deliver youth engagement itself, rather than through Colac’s health service.
Volunteer’s extra miles earn a council gong
A young SES volunteer has received a Surf Coast Shire Youth Award for his dedication to the community and desire to help.
Mental health guidance for Colac students
Colac students are getting into the right head space with a national program visiting Colac to provide support for mental health.
Inspired kids try watercolours
Colac youths tried their hands at watercolours in a Colac Makers’ Space workshop this week.