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Central Grampians Local Learning and Employment Network (CGLLEN) will be forced to close before the end of 2027 unless a public fundraising campaign can generate enough support to keep its youth programs operational. CGLLEN launched the Fund their Futures campaign...
Today, along with my role at Central Grampians LLEN, I am the proud owner-builder and operator of 'Nook On The Hill', a handcrafted, sustainable tiny house that serves as a luxurious sanctuary for guests seeking a slow escape from a fast world. The road to creating...
Communities across parts of Corangamite Shire are celebrating the return of the TAC L2P Program. Central Grampians Local Learning and Employment Network (CGLLEN) has expanded service delivery of the program which supports young learner drivers who do not have access...
As we celebrate National Volunteer Week, our team has been reflecting on the contribution that our volunteer mentors make to our L2P and MATES programs and our own experiences of mentoring in these programs. Put simply, without volunteers, these two programs would not...
Ararat residents may have noticed blue hats popping up at various locations around town this week. The free ‘gratitude’ caps have been left at parks, sporting facilities and other landmarks to promote Resilient Ararat’s latest Mental Health Month campaign. The...
Central Grampians LLEN is encouraging businesses across Ararat Rural City and the Northern Grampians Shire to participate in the 2025 Western Victorian Careers Expo. The 39th instalment of the event will be held at the Wimmera Events Centre in Longerenong on Tuesday 1...
In 2025, Central Grampians LLEN will share its Ararat office with a Youthrive Victoria Rural Engagement Coordinator. Lacie Pridan is currently working in the CGLLEN office every Wednesday, providing opportunities for local young people to build knowledge, skills,...
A generous donation from Findex’s Stawell office will help Central Grampians LLEN (CGLLEN) provide mentors to more students across Ararat Rural City and the Northern Grampians Shire. The financial advisory and accounting firm recently selected CGLLEN’s MATES Mentoring...
Resilient Ararat has joined forces with two local cafes to spread caffeine and kindness throughout the community. Paying it Forward – Kindness in a Cup was launched early this month, providing customers at Fred and Bet’s and Forager’s cafes with the opportunity to...
An increasing number of business owners across the Central Grampians are turning to work experience and work placements to identify secondary college students with industry potential. According to data from Central Grampians LLEN, 151 local businesses are currently...
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