Wednesday, 6 April 2022

Learn Local Awards

Mr MELHEM (Western Metropolitan)

Incorporated pursuant to order of Council of 7 September 2021:

Last week, on behalf of Minister Tierney I announced the launch of the 2022 Learn Local Awards.

Since 2006, the Adult, Community and Further Education Board has presented annual awards for Victoria’s Learn Local network.

These awards are an opportunity to celebrate the amazing contribution of the learners, trainers, and providers that make this sector great.

I announced the launch at Glen Eira Adult Learning Centre, where Manager Philippa Caris was nominated for the 2021 Victorian Learn Local Leadership Award.

This nomination recognised her strong leadership of the centre since 2011, in which she has strived to create a positive environment for staff and learners.

Philippa’s outstanding leadership has meant that the centre is meeting the needs of Melbourne’s diverse south-eastern suburbs, ensuring learners are getting the skills they need for study, work, and life. She was a worthy finalist.

Victoria’s Learn Local network contributes so much to the Victorian economy and local communities—a contribution that is often underappreciated.

As a vital component of Victoria’s post-secondary education system, the Learn Local network provides individualised and flexible training courses to learners that need it, especially learners with limited prior educational attainment.

The Learn Local Awards are the perfect opportunity for the Andrews Labor government, alongside the Adult, Community and Further Education Board, to acknowledge the importance of the sector and the outcomes it achieves.

Individual category winners receive $5000 in prize money and program category winners receive $10 000. All remaining finalists receive $1000.

So if anyone knows of an achievement in the sector that they believe should be recognised and celebrated, I encourage you to submit a nomination!

Further details can be found at: www.vic.gov.au/learn-local-awards.