Meander Valley Council and the Westbury Community Health Centre are working together to strengthen our service to young people.

Through this website link we post information and opportunities and receive your ideas to better shape our services.   

Vicki Jordan Youth Development Officer Meander Valley Council Ph 63935300 or 0400155690 (may be contacted by text) Encouraging learning opportunities, participation and leadership. Strengthening communication and understanding. Supporting adult volunteers.		Chris Dell Meander Valley Youth Health and Development Officer Westbury Community Health Centre Ph 63935816 or 0427 543365 (may be contacted by text) Email: chris.dell@dhhs.tas.gov.au Services include: Counselling, Mediation, Referral, Group Work. Advocacy, Community and Program Development and implementation.  Assistance with partnerships and funding opportunities

• Youth Activity Program

• Comments & Enquiries

This new publication is intended to capture Council's commitment to young people in an 'easy read' style. It includes principles, current priorities and programs.

Stepping Stones Camp
13 - 15 November 2009
Are you up for the challenge?

A Stepping Stones Leadership Camp for young people in Grades 5-8 who live in the Meander Valley is to be held on the 13 - 15 November 2009.   

If you are interested in learning new skills, facing new challenges, building new friendships, becoming more involved in community, developing self-awareness, experiencing leadership and having lots of fun, then this camp is for you.

This camp is coordinated by Meander Valley Council who is committed to providing quality learning opportunities for young adults. If you are interested and would like more information please contact Vicki Jordan, Youth Development Officer on 0400 155 690 or email vicki.jordan@mvc.tas.gov.au

School Holiday Program for 4 September - 21 September 2009
(Ages 12-16)

Tuesday 8th September 2009
Launceston (Heated) Aquatic Centre

Wednesday 16th September 2009
Tas Laser Skirmish at Hollybank Forest

See attached program and consent form for details. For further enquiries and bookings contact Meander Valley Council on 6393 5300.

Closing date for bookings is 5.00 p.m. on Thursday, 27th August. Book early as there are limited seats.

Westbury Youth Group will continue to run on its usual Monday nights.

Co-Pilots Mentoring Program  

CO-PILOTS is a community mentoring program designed to encourage young people to develop skills and confidence and find new pathways to learning and work.  It links each young person with a trained adult volunteer to share a two-month project with a community focus.

Expressions of interest from adults with skills and time to share to be forwarded to Vicki Jordan ph 63935300 or 0400 155 690

See flyer below for further details. 
Co-Pilots Mentoring Program (64 kb)

The Community Recreation Leaders' Award (CRLA) is a training program to extend the leadership skills of community volunteers aged 15 years and above. It offers a practical introduction to leadership in active recreation and is relevant to any ability, activity or setting. Participation involves 33 contact hours. The CRLA has been developed through a partnership between the Department of Education, Sport and Recreation Tasmania and local government councils.

CRLA is run every year, expressions of interest to vicki.jordan@mvc.tas.gov.au or on 0400 155 690.