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Mentors match up for future

STUDENTS in Year 9 and 10 at Pyramid Hill College have met their MATES mentors for 2023 to learn more about career paths and life experiences.

A panel of mentors - Marie Noelker, Nathan McGann, Chris Cain and Ange Eadsanswered questions prepared by students about their interests, their first jobs, how they chose their career path and advice to their younger selves.

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Career paths varied from teaching, nursing, graphic design and science. Students heard comments like, ‘Make the most of opportunities

North Central LLEN projects and path ways officer Barb Bear said: “Mentors in the MATES program are matched with a young person in Year 9 and arrange to meet in their own time, at least once a month, until students move on to another school at the end of Year 10.

“Students this year have been pro-active in choosing their own mentors and arranging times to meet,” she said.

“We are very fortunate to have a range of caring and committed people in our local community, prepared to give up their time to be part of the MATES mentoring program.

“By having a positive role model and building mutual respect, mentoring allows young

Thanks to local volunteers

As part of Council’s ‘Nominate a Volunteer Campaign’ for National Volunteers Week, three lucky nominees were randomly drawn and will receive a local producer hamper from the Loddon Shed. The three lucky nominees were:

 Darryl Arnott, nominated by a member of the public for his dedication in volunteering at Korong Hospital Investment Group.

 Suzi Birthisel, nominated by a member of the public for her dedication in volunteering at Inglewood Football, Netball Club and St Mary’s Primary School.

 Helen O’Donoghue, nominated by a member of the public for her dedication in volunteering with East

Survey shows thirst for info

BETTER information on boat ramps at Goulburn Murray Water reservoirs is wanted by users.

A survey of users at the reservoirs, that include Laanecoorie, also found 18 per cent of the 692 respondents to GMW’s land and water recreation check wanted more information water levels and fire risks.

GMW water Storage services general manager Martina Cusack said that while the main purpose of GMW’s storage reservoirs was to capture, store and release water to customers, people also enjoyed them for recreational activities such as fishing, boating, swimming and camping.

“The feedback we received is really valuable, not only to us, but to the other agencies we work with to fund and deliver projects improving our recreation areas,” she said.

people to gain confidence in themselves and make a lasting connection with a trusted friend, guide, supporter, motivator, advisor, confidant and resource.

“These are important benefits for students at this stage of their education on the verge of exploring career options, developing their strengths, skills and setting goals and aspirations for the future. The MATES mentoring program at Pyramid Hill is alive and strong.”

Mentors and students joined in games such as Two Truths and a Lie introduced by Jed Stewart, Kahoots Trivia introduced by Eloise Walters and Dempsey Lee and Group UNO introduced by Shamica Castro.

Care takes pause

THE out of school care program at Wedderburn College is on hold after co-ordinator Reana Butterworth was farewelled.

Reana and family have left the district.

The school is making arrangements to re-open the popular program.

Loddon Foodshare, as well as her local Lions Club.

Volunteers are the backbone in our community. They are the ones who give their time and energy to make our Shire a better place. Council continues to look at ways to acknowledge and celebrate volunteers.

If you would like to join an enthusiastic group of volunteers, please register your interest via www.loddon.vic.gov.

au/Our-Council/Working-withus/Volunteering-with-LoddonShire-Council

Dr Rob Gordon is a psychologist who is an expert in supporting people who have been impacted by oods, bush res and other natural disasters or traumatic events. In a special video lmed in Boort in March he discusses how di erent rural communities and individual farmers respond to the immediate and ongoing stress and high workload caused by widespread ooding.

You can access the video at https://farmerhealth.org.au/buildingfarmspirit

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