May 2013
In the Loop
Victorian Forum
NRGize
Funding
Mentoring Stories



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In the Loop! 

Back in April, we announced that AYMN would implement a membership fee for continued access to AYMN materials and training discounts. The new membership package, together with innovative fundraising activities, mark an important milestone for the Network as we pave the way for a sustainable model for supporting youth mentoring across Australia.  Click here to read more...

  

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Victorian Regional  Forum   

Do you have problems with recruiting mentors? Join us in Horsesham for the Victorian Regional Forum on 13 June 2013 to look at revitalising your recruitment process and share in the experience of other mentoring programs.  
Click here for more details

  

NRGize  

Canberra NRGize Workshop  

Due to popular demand, we will be holding a NRGize Workshop in Canberra on 11- 12 July 2013. NRGize is a two day workshop designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools you need to run a successful youth mentoring program.
Click here for more details

Save the date: NRGize Perth will be held from 21-22 October 2013

 
 
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New Funding

Australia Post has just launched their new community program - Our Neighbourhood. The Our Neighbourhood Community Grants Program provides funding to a range of community organisations, with the aim of building healthier, more vibrant and more inclusive communities across Australia. Grants of between $1,000 to $25,000 are available. 

 

Click here for more information and to view other grants

  

 

Mentoring Stories 

Congratulations to YMCA Perth's Big Brothers Big Sisters program for winning the Volunteering WA 2013 Community Volunteer of the Year Award. The award recognises a Western Australian volunteer involving organisation that provides innovative leadership and through best practice in volunteering brings about positive and enduring change to their community.

Share your Good News Stories!

Do you have a great story about mentoring? Do you know of a mentoring pair who has worked fabulously together?
Click here to submit your mentoring story

 

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Join the Million Dollar Challenge  

We are launching a challenge in July this year called the Million Dollar Challenge. The challenge will see a host of teams from across Australia compete head-to-head to turn seed funding of $1,500 into a profit of $5,000 over the course of six months.   

 

Click here for more information

  

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Other Events

Check out the AYMN Events page for upcoming forums, workshops and conferences. Upcoming events include:

Tasmanian Youth Conference
29-30 May 2013

SNAICC National Conference
4-6 June 2013

Young Minds: How to do we grow a good person
17-18 June 2013

RYDON conference 2013
24-25 June 2013

Click here for more details

Sincerely,
 
Australian Youth Mentoring Network

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http://www.youthmentoring.org.au
 
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