News and Events

Congratulations to Ron McLachlan who was nominated by Tomaree Education Centre and received a NSW Public School Award Education Week Award (Hunter Central Coast Region).

The award is for ‘Outstanding Contribution by a School Community Member’ and ‘in recognition of his outstanding commitment as a Plan-it Youth mentor and ESL tutor at Tomaree'.

Jade Aston ( pictured) from Morisset High School won the Vocational Education and Training Excellence Award for 2007 in Primary Industries. Jade participated in Plan-it Youth in 2006.

“My mentor and Plan-it Youth really helped me by talking to me about what I enjoy and that helped decide what my interests in work were. It helped me with my career choices - so much I wanted to be in Plan-it Youth again!” Jade

At a recent gathering of mentors, Plan-it Youth student Samantha spoke about her experience with Plan-it Youth. Samantha was supported by a mentor in Year 9. She is currently in Year 11.

Pictured with Samantha is Jill Rush, Coordinator of Plan-it Youth Hunter.

Twenty-one mentors from the Hunter travelled to Wagga Wagga for the fourth annual conference of NSW Active Retirees and Mentors.

“When you hear others’ ideas, it makes you think about the way you do things and how you can learn and improve.” Jill. 

Thanks to Hunter Youth Mentoring Collaborative for sponsorship of a bus.

Volunteers – are you looking for a new interest in 2009?

Enquiries welcome

Plan-it Youth Hunter

4972 3016 / 0404 450 113

Training Dates for Mentoring

2009 Mentor Training

Places fill quickly. Please advise your interest    in advance in case we can add another course. Mentors are in demand.

Venue:   TAFE - Glendale Campus

Date:      February 23, March 2, March 9th 2009

Course: Mondays 9 - 5pm

Also:       Be available for an interview on       

                March 16th 2009, with optional   

                participation in a workshop with 

                mentors.