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Paws for effect Epping’s Thomson family and their pugalier, Amber are gearing up for the biggest event on the canine calendar: the RSPCA’S Million Paws Walk.

Sarah and Colin, and their children Joshua, 17, Blake, 15, and Lucas, 13, have signed up to take part in Whittlesea’s Million Paws Walk, which will be held at Yan Yean Reservoir on Sunday, May 21.

The walk is the RSPCA’s biggest annual fundraising event, with more than 25,000 people and their four-legged friends expected to take part at one of 18 events across Victoria.

RSPCA Victoria chief executive Liz Walker said every dollar raised would go towards RSPCA programs, adoptions, veterinary services, campaigns and rehabilitating animals seized by inspectors.

She said the animal welfare group cared for more than 23,000 animals each year.

The walk is open to people of all ages and all dogs, regardless of their age, size or breed.

The Whittlesea walk will be held at 10am.

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The Thomson family: Lucas, Sarah holding Amber, Blake, Joshua and Colin. (Joe Mastroianni)

More cops to hit the beat

By Laura Michell More than 80 new frontline police officers will hit the streets of Whittlesea and Hume from next month.

The state government and Victoria Police last week announced 45 new officers for Whittlesea and 36 for Hume.

They are among 300 frontline officers who will be allocated to stations in growth suburbs.

The positions were funded in last year’s state budget.

Inspector Andrew Falconer said the officers were great news for Whittlesea.

“Police are very hard-working out here. It is one of the largest growth areas,” he said.

“These [officers] are in addition, there is no shuffling around.”

Inspector Falconer said the majority of the new officers would be allocated to the Mernda police station, which is due to open later this year.

He said the boost would allow Whittlesea’s dedicated family violence unit to continue to operate, while maintaining a frontline presence.

Police Minister Lisa Neville said the officers had been allocated to communities that needed

them the most. She said the officers were the first of 3000 new police members who will soon be on the frontline.

“More police out on our street will have a real impact on local communities as they work to prevent, detect and disrupt crime,” Ms Neville said.

Police Association secretary, Sergeant Wayne Gatt said the extra officers had been needed for some time.

“We commend both the government and Victoria Police for being true to their commitment to prioritise the deployment of the first 300 officers recruited to the main growth

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The announcement of the new officers comes as latest data reveals that Whittlesea’s crime rate jumped 21.3 per cent between 2015 and 2016, driven by a surge in home break-ins and car thefts.

The increase was the highest in the north-west metropolitan area and double the state average.

Crime Statistics Agency data recorded 17,031 offences in Whittlesea during 2016, up from 14.036 in 2015.

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Cost blowout for unloved ground

By Laura Michell Whittlesea ratepayers are forking out more than $200,000 a year to maintain a soccer stadium that is only being used between six to eight hours a week during the season.

Councillors have raised concerns about Epping Soccer Stadium, which is failing to attract clubs, despite being the only regional soccer facility in the municipality.

The Harvest Home Road stadium, which is home to Melbourne Victory and Whittlesea Ranges’ National Premier League teams, has

approval for use for 12 hours a week, but is only being used for about half that time.

A Whittlesea-wide soccer strategy, which was recently presented to the council, said this was because the facility did not “adequately” meet the needs of local or elite clubs. It stated while the pitch was of international standard, the grandstand, change rooms, kiosk and lighting did not meet the needs of elite clubs.

Local clubs are reluctant to relocate games to the stadium as it takes them away from associated benefits such as canteen operations, medical equipment and sponsorship, it stated.

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The report revealed that in 2014-15, the council spent $240,000 on the grandstand and pitch, which had to be maintained to a “very high level”. It stated the stadium needed to be used more often, given the substantial maintenance costs, and officers recommended a review to determine whether an upgrade

was required. Councillors refused to back the strategy, believing it did not do enough to address the occupancy problems.

Cr Caz Monteleone said he would like to see more done to address the problem, given the amount of money the community was spending on upkeep.

Leisure and community facilities manager Paul Reading said a detailed feasibility study would be carried out, despite councillors knocking back the strategy.

He said the study would look at the long-term use and viability of the facility.

They fought the law, and the law won

Whittlesea mayor Ricky Kirkham, Warrick Peters and Darren Peters give work on the extension of the Mernda train line a push. (Shawn Smits)

Work on track for Mernda rail plan Mernda residents are celebrating after work began on the extension of the South Morang train line to Mernda last week.

Public Transport Minister Jacinta Allan turned the first sod on the $600 million project last Monday, while Whittlesea mayor Ricky Kirkham and community campaigners held their own celebrations last Wednesday.

South Morang and Mernda Rail Alliance spokesman Darren Peters said it was great to see work starting on the project, given how long the community had to fight for it to be funded.

“The unanimous support of the council and

media ensured that our campaign was heard loud and strong, and ultimately, we forced the government’s hand to build the extension now instead of in 2032,” he said.

“Without our campaign, there would be no extension of rail to Mernda. Thank you to everyone who wrote letters, signed petitions, came to meetings and commented on social media because you got behind our campaign and did not allow the government to get away with doing nothing about essential services.”

Cr Kirkham said he was proud of the community’s tireless campaigning.

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The Mernda Rail extension will include eight kilometres of train tracks from South Morang to Mernda, and three state-of-the-art stations at Mernda, Hawkstowe and near Marymede Catholic College.

About 2000 parking spaces will be created across the three stations, which are expected to be used by about 8000 passengers daily. The stations are expected to open in early 2019.

It is estimated the project will create up to 3000 jobs.

Whittlesea Community Connections (WCC) has welcomed the federal government’s decision to abandon plans to cut funding for community legal centres, which would have forced the centre to slash its services.

As reported by Star Weekly, WCC feared plans to cut community legal centre funding by 30 per cent would mean the centre would be forced to cut the number of lawyers it employs, and in turn, the number of people it would be able to help.

But last week, Attorney-General George Brandis pledged that the May 9 budget would instead feature $55 million in extra funding for the sector.

In a Facebook post last week, WCC said the announcement that the cuts had been abandoned was great news.

However, the centre said there was still uncertainty about how funding would be allocated.

“In an already underfunded sector, the increasing demand means the conversation about adequate and ongoing resourcing needs to continue,” the post said.

Last year the centre provided legal help to 2342 people.

Scullin MP Andrew Giles said the change of mind was the result of tireless campaigning by the community.

“It’s a huge relief that the Turnbull government has finally backed down,” he said. “Congratulations to all those who fought for equal justice – it’s your campaigning that will give people in need access to critical advice and support.”

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Thomastown off and running

By Laura Michell One of Whittlesea’s more established – but often overlooked suburbs – is starting to catch the attention of buyers.

New data from Domain Group names Thomastown as one of Melbourne’s top suburbs for house price growth.

The data, compiled by Domain Group chief economist Dr Andrew Wilson, shows that in the 12 months to March 31, house prices in Thomastown soared by close to 29 per cent.

The median house price is $570,000, making it one of Whittlesea’s more expensive suburbs.

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Ray White Thomastown managing director Nicholas Cannavo said Thomastown was no longer flying under the radar because buyers were realising it had a lot to offer.

He said the average house featured three bedrooms on a 560 square metre block and was close to amenities.

“It is an established suburb. There are all the services, there is transport, schools, the train line, and a little bit down the road, you have Epping plaza and The Northern Hospital,” Mr Cannavo said.

“What underlies a lot of people’s list when looking for a house – even if they don’t admit it – is finding somewhere along the train line.

With first-home buyers, generally one or both work in the city.”

Mr Cannavo said most buyers looking at Thomastown were from outside the area, who had been priced out of neighbouring suburbs such as Preston, Thornbury and Northcote.

He said the suburb was also attracting strong interest from investors.

Harcourts agent Mario Tucci said Thomastown had been devalued for too long.

It was inevitable house price growth would ripple out to Thomastown, and its proximity to the city was comparable to Blackburn, where prices were “through the roof”, he said.

Mr Tucci said the area attracted many young buyers and he expected more activity when the stamp duty cut for first-home buyers is introduced on July 1. with Domain

Volunteers get connected Melanie Ribaux has always been interested in volunteering. But the Epping teenager was unsure of how to get started.

Through Whittlesea Community Connections, Ms Ribaux, 19, found out about a volunteer opportunity at Creeds Farm Living and Learning Centre, which was looking for tutors for its weekly homework club.

She has now been volunteering as a tutor for the past year and describes it as rewarding.

“I am enjoying being able to help the kids do their homework and help them through things,” she said.

To help encourage more people to become volunteers, Whittlesea Community Connections is hosting a volunteering expo at the council offices on Wednesday, May 24, from 10am-2pm.

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The Thomastown Mosque will open its doors to the public on Sunday in a bid to bring an end to misconceptions about Islam.

The mosque is one of 15 from across Victoria which will welcome the community as part of the Islamic Council of Victoria’s (ICV) Mosque Open Day. ICV president Mohamed Mohideen said that although mosques are foremost a place of worship for Muslims, they are also a place of community harmony and offer a support network for people in need.

He said there are about 200,000 Muslims living in Victoria.

“We want the Victorian community to look beyond what is portrayed on Muslims and

build dialogue and friendships while sharing mutual respect and understanding,” Mr Mohideen said.

“Only through getting to know one another on a person level can people of different beliefs build bridges of understanding and tolerance. ” Congregation members will hold guided tours of the mosque, as well as discussion about Islamic beliefs and the positive role of Muslims and mosques in Australian society.

The Meadow Heights Mosque and the Serenity Foundation Quba Mosque in Somerton are also taking part in the open day.

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Community drives E6 rethink

By Laura Michell Whittlesea council has softened its stance on the E6 being built as an arterial road instead of a six-lane freeway, agreeing to new community consultation on the issue.

The council has long held the view that the road, which will extend from the Metropolitan Ring Road to Beveridge/Kalkallo and connect to the future Outer Metropolitan Ring Road and the Hume Freeway, should be a four-lane arterial road.

It says that transport modelling shows that an

E6 arterial road, combined with improvements to the city’s other key roads, would significantly reduce congestion on High Street and Epping, Edgars and Dalton roads.

The council believes a freeway would not achieve the same outcome.

But VicRoads wants the E6 to be built as a freeway.

At a recent council meeting, councillors agreed to allow new community consultation to influence its position on how the road should be constructed.

The decision follows the presentation of two

petitions to the council, calling for it to change its mind.

The first petition, which was presented to the council in June last year, was signed by more than 500 people.

The second petition, with more than 200 signatures, was tabled at the April 18 council meeting.

Councillors also agreed to simply advocate for the road to be built sooner rather than later.

Mayor Ricky Kirkham said plans to construct the E6 within 15-30 years were not good enough.

“Traffic congestion is like a noose around the neck of this city,” he said.

“We need a better hierarchy of roads networks.”

Cr Lawrie Cox, who advocated for the road to be built as a freeway, said the E6 was essential because the population in the municipality’s northern pocket was increasing dramatically.

“We want to get rid of the choke points and get some roads that actually work for us,” he said, “The E6 as a road is something that needs to come into the strategy sooner or later.”

A hole lot of trouble A Mill Park resident has accused Whittlesea council of ignoring a three-metre wide hole in the footpath outside his Oakbank Avenue home for the past 12 months.

Ivan Kalsey said he has been waiting a year for the council to repair the path, after a section of it was removed last May after it was damaged by a tree.

He said the tree, which was subsequently cut down by the council, also damaged a retaining wall at the front of his property.

Mr Kalsey said he contacted the council on a number of occasions to ask them to repair the path but his requests have been ignored.

“They need to fix the path. A number of people have fallen down and hurt themselves, including kids,” he said.

“They have left the ground uncovered for 12 months.”

Mr Kalsey said the council has refused to pay for the damage to his wall, despite his

insurance company ruling that the tree was to blame for the damage.

He said it would cost about $12,000 to fix the wall.

Council’s city transport and presentation acting director Kristen Jackson said officers had been in touch with Mr Kalsey over a number of months and had investigated a liability claim.

She said the council was unable to comment on the specific outcomes of the claim.

However, the council intended to complete repairs to the footpath in the coming weeks, Ms Jackson said.

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Power play for Broadmeadows

By Laura Michell Broadmeadows is envisaged as a “powerhouse” of Melbourne’s north in a new urban renewal blueprint for the suburb.

The draft Greater Broadmeadows Framework Plan, recently released by the Victorian Planning Authority and Hume council, outlines major transport and infrastructure projects that will be required in the next three decades to redevelop the area.

The VPA believes the Greater Broadmeadows area has the potential to accommodate another

20,000 residents by 2050. It expects job numbers in Greater Broadmeadows and the Upfield rail corridor to grow from 27,000 in 2011 to more than 60,000 jobs by 2050.

The plan was created after two years of extensive consultation with stakeholders and the community.

Included in the vision is the creation of a vibrant, pedestrian-friendly town centre, more diverse housing and improved bicycle and public transport connections.

The draft plan proposes the transformation of the Meadowlink strategic priority area,

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would benefit from long-term renewal, including the Maygar Barracks, Campbellfield business hub and the Ford site.

VPA acting chief executive Steve Dunn said the plan would help create more homes, jobs and community facilities.

“Broadmeadows already has so much key infrastructure and with the right planning and investment, we are sure … [it] will become a powerhouse of Melbourne’s north,” he said.

The plan is available for public comment until May 26.

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comprising land to the east of the Craigieburn rail line, into a thriving neighbourhood.

The VPA has identified opportunities for renewal in the area, which was a manufacturing and warehousing hub prior to the departure of major businesses such as Yakka and Ericsson.

The draft plan highlights other sites that

Chalk it up for the kids Clouds of colour will cover Epping’s Cooper Street later this month for Northern Health’s latest fun run.

The Run, Walk ‘n Chalk will see participants weave their way through chalking stations set up along a three-kilometre course beginning at the Northern Hospital. At each station they’ll be covered in coloured chalk powder.

Northern Health hopes the event will raise $30,000 for its children’s services.

Northern Health Foundation board chairman John Molnar said the event was promoting healthiness and happiness by bringing together people of all ages and abilities.

“The Run, Walk ‘n Chalk provides a wonderful opportunity for our community to come together and make a difference to their local health service and raise vital funds for sick kids in the north,” he said.

“Whether you walk, run or sprint, this event

us a fun way to keep healthy and active, while helping out a very worthy cause at the same time.”

Food trucks, live music and market stalls will be set up following the main race.

Entry starts at $16.50 for children and teams and $22 for adults. The first 1000 people to register will receive a free t-shirt.

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We remembered them Thousands of people flocked to Anzac Day services across Whittlesea and Hume last week to pay their respects to Australia’s service men and women.

Dawn services were held at Epping RSL and the Doreen RSL Cenotaph at Laurimar Primary School.

In Craigieburn, about 2000 people turned out to the first Anzac Day service at the suburb’s new war memorial.

Craigieburn War Memorial and Remembrance Committee president Kevin O’Callaghan said it was great to see so many people in attendance.

In Whittlesea township, veterans and their families, school children and defence force personnel took part in an afternoon march to the town’s cenotaph.

Yan Yean MP Danielle Green said the turnout at this year’s march was the largest she had seen.

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Sisters Samantha and Allison Garcia have had their first book published. (Shawn Smits)

Greenvale’s Garcia sisters want to scare their readers … but not too much.

Samantha and Allison recently released the first book in their paranormal fiction series, The Night Owl Chronicles, which is aimed at young adults.

Samantha said the first book, The Door Door, follows the story of a teenager who hears knocks on his front door when he is home alone at night.

“We like to look at how everyday situations can go horribly wrong,” she said. “We want to make people think twice about opening the door at night. We don’t want to gross out the reader, but we want to get under their skin.”

It took the sisters four years to write and publish the book, while also writing the second

book in the series as well as a children’s picture book.

Allison said that while the book had been “a long time coming”, writing it had been a fairly easy process.

She has previously had two books published, while Samantha has studied multimedia, programming and animation development.

“I think we complement each other as writers,” Allison said.

“We have the same vision which makes it easier.”

The Door is available through Amazon or the sister’s website at www.thenightowlchronicles. com.

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MY PLACE Phillip Di Biase was recently recognised by Hume council for his work in supporting young people living in the municipality.

He tells Laura Michell he is proud to call Broadmeadows home.

What suburb do you live in?

I live in Broadmeadows, I have lived in the area my entire life.

What do you like about Broadmeadows?

The first thing is that we are all kind of the same. I walk down the street and thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a level of respect. I like how there is the shopping centre, awesome library, train, buses, brilliant kebabs and medical facilities within a few metres of each other.

I would like to get to work on changing Broadmeadowsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; image. I see Broadmeadows as significantly undervalued. It has been neglected in the past in a few ways. Take the Broadmeadows and Jacana stations, for example â&#x20AC;&#x201C; they have mostly been untouched since the 1970s. I would also change the high unemployment figures, because that I think is what breeds a number of social issues.

Housing is a major issue. In future, I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want there to be any disparity between Broadmeadows and any other area, especially for kids. The services should be the same as in any other area.

You have been involved in programs supporting young people living in Hume.

Tell us about them.

I was one of the founding members of the Hume Youth Interfaith Network, which is a program run by Hume council. I was also

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involved with Good People Act Now, a group run out of Banksia Gardens aiming at raising awareness of family violence and sexual harassment amongst young people in Hume.

I am also on the board of Merri Outreach Support Service, which is a homelessness service in Broadmeadows. I helped create a mentoring program at the Broadmeadows

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Learn how to turn your food scraps into a nutrient-rich soil supplement through home composting and worm farming at Lalor library’s free information session on Friday, May 5, 10.30am-noon. Learn which models of worm farms will work best in your home and how to overcome common composting and worm farming problems.

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Youth art group

Baseline youth service is running a youth art group on Wednesdays until June 14 at EDGE Services for Young People, 415 McDonalds Road, Mill Park, 4.30-6pm.

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Curriculum to career

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tudents make many decisions in the final years of their secondary schooling. Some of the most daunting come even before they reach year 11.

Students have to choose which final diploma or certificate they’ll undertake, which subjects will allow them to ultimately excel in their studies and lead to their chosen career pathway.

With the Victorian Certificate of Education, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (offered at selected schools across Victoria), the Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning, and Vocational Education and Training to choose from, there is plenty for students to consider.

The experts at the Victorian government’s Youth Central (youthcentral.vic.gov.au), a website that offers education and job advice to people aged 12-25, suggest students should consider: • What interests them; • The subject/s they’re good at; • Whether the subjects or curriculum they choose will lead to a job they are interested in; and, • Whether the subjects or curriculum will prepare them for their chosen further training or university course.

VCE

The VCE is the most popular final years’ curriculum option for students as it is available in all Victorian secondary schools.

Some universities also offer VCE studies for students who might be looking to go back to school and earn their final certificate.

Requirements \ To pass the VCE, students must study English in year 11 and 12. Other subject choices are open, allowing students to specialise in subjects they do well in, or are

required to do to qualify for university. While the ability to choose subjects is a big plus for the VCE, doing too many similar subjects, or too many from a particular specialisation, can affect a student’s final Australian Tertiary Admission Rank.

The VCE is divided into four units. Units 1 and

2 are usually done during year 11 and units 3 and 4 in year 12.

Students must complete internal school assessments – School Assessed Coursework and School Assessed Tasks – in years 11 and 12.

There are also General Achievement Tests, which can include written and oral exams.

GATs are externally assessed through the

Victorian Curriculum Assessment Authority and are held only for subjects in units 3 and 4 (year 12).

Scoring \ Successful VCE students can receive both a study score and an ATAR after completing their studies.

This study score is calculated using the

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VCAL students receive a certificate and statement of results on successful completion of their studies. vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vcal/students/ studentfaq.aspx

results from each subject – based on exams, SACs and SATs (where applicable). Each result is compared with other students’ results across the state, then standardised, before a study score is calculated by the VCAA. The maximum study score is 50. vcaa.vic.edu.au/Pages/vce/index.aspx

VET

Vocational Education and Training also lets students be hands-on with their learning, allowing them to take part in nationallyrecognised training programs.

The training includes fields as diverse as equine studies, the music industry, small business, furnishing, health and hospitality.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Program Like the VCE, the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program is a two-year course designed for year 11 and 12s (there are also IB programs for middle and primary years students). By name and nature, it is a more internationally focused course.

Requirements \ The IB requires students to complete six subject areas: • Literature; • science; • maths; • humanities; and • a foreign language; • A sixth subject can be chosen from these study areas or a separate arts subject.

As part of the IB, students must write an extended essay (about 4000 words) relating to one of their chosen subjects. It must take an in-depth view of their study.

They also have to take the Theory of Knowledge course. It examines knowledge – specifically, “how do we know?” – and is assessed through a 1600-word essay and spoken exam.

The IB also involves mandatory “creativity, action, service” outside the classroom (about three hours a week).

This includes taking part in the arts, in some type of physical activity and doing community service.

Scoring \ Like the VCE, the IB Diploma Program is assessed internally (at schools

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Each subject is scored up to a maximum of 45. Unlike the VCE, the score is not compared to other students or standardised; it is awarded according to criteria set by the IB. ibo.org

VCAL

The Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning is a more hands-on option for students in years 11 and 12.

The program is designed to give students work-related experience and prepare them for further education (at TAFE), enable them to do an apprenticeship or to move straight into

work. VCAL can be done at a foundation, intermediate or senior level in year 11 and 12, and in conjunction with TAFEs or training centres.

Requirements \ VCAL has four compulsory strands of study and skills that students must undertake: • Literacy and numeracy; • work-related skills; • industry-specific skills; • personal development skills.

Students who undertake the VCAL can transfer to the VCE. In this case, applicable subjects completed as part of the VCAL will count towards their final certificate.

There are three ways to undertake the VET • As part of the VCE or VCAL. VCE VET programs are put together by the VCAA and can lead to nationally-recognised qualifications while providing credit towards VCE or VCAL certificates; • Through school-based (or part-time) apprenticeships and traineeships. These are available in different industry areas. Students can study while also working to complete a VET qualification; • By gaining study credits called Block Credit Recognition. This applies when students undertake qualifications for apprenticeships or traineeships that are not in a suite approved by the VCAA. Students who complete their VET can receive their VCE or VCAL certificate (issued by the VCAA) along with their VET certificate (issued by their training organisation). v c a a .v i c . e d u . a u / D o c u m e n t s / v e t / publications/overviewbrochure.pdf Melissa Heagney

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areer pathways aren’t always built in a straight line – especially by senior secondary school students who are making choices to start on the road to their future.

While some year 11 and 12 students have a clear idea of what they want to do, others can have a tougher time deciding.

The University of Melbourne’s graduate school of education’s Professor Johanna Wyn is director of the Youth Research Centre and an expert in young people’s transitions to work and further education. She says it’s not unusual for students to have no clear picture of their future career while at school.

But there are things they can consider while making their decisions.

“There are two things students really need to consider: What are they good at and what do they enjoy doing?” Johanna says. “Because there’s no point in going on to further study or a career if they don’t like what they’re doing.

“They should also consider whether they are choosing an area of work that’s likely to be offered [into the future].”

Johanna says young people need to think about future-proofing their job prospects by choosing a career in an area that’s likely to be relevant for some years to come. This includes jobs in fields such as digital media and technology.

Similar recommendations are also made by the Foundation for Young Australians (fya. org.au), which has been researching future jobs.

FYA identified seven clusters of new jobs in its New Work Mindset report, including in the technology, artisan (working with your hands) and caring fields.

These jobs require “portable and adaptable” job skills, including strong interpersonal

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skills, technical know-how and enterprise (entrepreneurial) skills – something secondary schools in Melbourne are working with students to build and grow before they move on to further education.

While schools help students to build skills and make career choices, parents also have an important role, Johanna says (although they must also be mindful that the decision should ultimately be made by their child).

“Parents really need to be aware of what their children are good at and encourage them to pursue those interests, rather than choosing a career because it sounds good for them to tell people what their children are studying,” she says.

Johanna says this can lead to young people being unhappy and changing their choice of degree or career.

The Australian Department of Education reported that almost 13,000 students changed courses or institutions in 2014. That figure has remained steady for more than a decade.

Johanna says parents should not be overly concerned if their children change their minds about their study and careers.

“It’s a natural process of discovering what [students are] good at and what they’re not,” Johanna says.

“There’s no harm in mixing it around.”

For those who have a clear idea of what they want to do after they finish school, Johanna says the way forward can be made easier with the right planning and advice.

“Find out what you need to study to get into your particular course, and many schools have great job counsellors and teachers who know what’s going on in those courses, so talk to them,” she says.

Johanna also recommends students talk to people who might have the same or a similar

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career to their goal – and even those who work in recruitment – to see what it takes to get such jobs.

Those who are not so sure what they want their future to be should take the time to consider their options.

“Take time out – travel, go and earn some money working and put some time between

you and study and think about it in a year’s time,” Johanna says.

She adds that parents shouldn’t worry too much if their child’s future career path is not immediately clear.

“I would say it’s increasingly common to not have a clear pathway,” she says. “It takes quite a while to decide and there are many other forms

of study they can do to qualify for a career.

“There are a lot of [non-university] courses in areas like digital tech and communication, which will give them an edge and won’t close doors and give them an opportunity to keep studying,” she says.

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SPORT Jets fire after slow burn

By Tara Murray Greenvale continues to build in the Essendon District Football League premier division winning its third straight match.

Facing Maribyrnong Park, which Jets coach Paul Chapman considers the best team in the competition, the Jets took off after a slow start.

They trailed at the first two breaks and scores were level heading into the final quarter. The Jets saved the best for last kicking six goals to four in the final term to win 16.7 (103)-14.8 (92).

Chapman was more than pleased with the win. He said the team had worked on their slow starts in games during the week.

“It was a great win, the boys played really well,” he said.

“We were competitive early on in the game but gave up some easy goals.

“The guys just kept playing footy and backed the structures we have in place.”

Addam Maric continued his great start to the season, kicking six goals. It’s the third time in four games he’s kicked five or more goals Chapman said Maric would be close to leading the competition’s best and fairest after the first four rounds.

He said Maric was kicking goals in the midfield and then when he was moved forward, as well as bringing other players into the game.

Jacob Thompson was best on ground. After a slow start to the season he’s kicked nine goals in the past three weeks.

Chapman said the side was still a fair way off its best as they continued to learn a new game plan, a new coach and new players.

“We went to preseason and we knew we had lost some experience and some quality tall players,” he said.

“As a fresh face I didn’t know a lot about the players. I didn’t know if they’d played 150 games or three games.

“Everyone was a chance to play. Some guys realised there’s opportunities to play senior football and worked their backsides off.”

The Jets are 3-1 ahead of a clash with Pascoe Vale.

Chapman said he was enjoying the challenge in his first year at the club.

“I’m very happy,” he said.

“We’ve been building each weekend and getting a better understanding of each other.

Hopefully we can continue to improve each week.”

In other matches, Craigieburn suffered another big loss, this time to Aberfeldie. The Eagles trailed by 50 points at quarter-time and it didn’t get an easier with the Gorillas winning 25.21 (171)-8.6 (54).

In division 1, Tullamarine lost to Glenroy, while Westmeadows had a bye.

Roxburgh Park had its worst performance of the season in division 2, losing to Coburg Districts 20.12 (132)-13.7 (85).

Late goal rush crushes Ranges’ hopes Whittlesea Ranges were left to rue a missed opportunity against Dandenong Thunder in National Premier League 2 on Saturday night.

The Ranges had the early lead and were in front 2-1 after 75 minutes, with a good chance of winning against a side placed in the top three in the other NPL 2 division.

Ranges coach Vinko Buljubasic had to watch on as it all turned against the Ranges in the final 15 minutes.

The Ranges conceded two late goals to lose 3-2 after dominating much of the game.

“It changed when we had a red card and it lifted the opposition,” he said.

“They kicked a goal from the free kick.

“Then we had an injury to our captain and we had to reshuffle our back line.

“We also had a chance at 2-1 to seal the game but missed an open goal opportunity. It hit the bar and would have made it 3-1.

“It was disappointing not to take home any points.”

The loss leaves the Ranges in fifth place on the NPL 2 west ladder after 12 rounds and in a bunch of teams chasing runaway leader Northcote City. A win would have had the Ranges sitting third.

Buljubasic said the next few weeks would be all the more important if they were to stay in that bracket.

He said the new-look side continued to build and their best was still to come.

“We should have at least got a point from the Northcote game if we had a bit of luck, but that’s in the past now.

“There’s at least five teams in the congestion in the middle of the table.

“We need to get victories. We play Nunawading, Sunshine George Cross and bottom side Bendigo in the next three weeks. It’s vital to pick up nine points from our next three games.”

Hume City lost 1-0 to Oakleigh Cannons in the National Premier League with the Cannons scoring the only goal in the 62nd minute.

City sit fifth on the ladder with five wins, two draws and six losses.

And they won’t have much rest this week as they are schedule play their round six FFA Cup match on Wednesday night against state league side North Sunshine Eagles.

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Addam Maric is dominating Greenvale’s start the season. (Damian Visentini)

Highlanders hit a winning groove in their debut season Hume Hockey Club is enjoying the perfect start to Hockey Victoria’s metro men’s competition.

Forming a senior team for the first time, Hume is playing in metro B north-west.

If early signs are an indication, Hume may not be in the bottom grade for long.

The Highlanders followed their season-starting 4-2 defeat of Melton with a 6-0 rout of Essendon on Saturday.

Hume’s Hayden Whitton said that going into its first season, the side was something of an unknown quantity.

“We had five or six players who have played together before,” he said. “They are the core group, which is in our midfield and attacking end. “We didn’t know how everyone else would gel together. The new players have gelled well, which is quite surprising.”

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Whitton said the quality of hockey in their division was as they had been expecting.

He said that despite the good start to the season, the Highlanders were staying grounded, with upcoming matches against Altona and Footscray, which both have premier sides, sure to provide a challenge.

Whitton said the club had established a trophy with Melton that would be decided on results between the two sides across the season.

“Melton came to us and said, ‘There’s a lot of rivalries at higher levels, but doesn’t flow into the lower grades’,” he said.

“We play each other three times and the club that wins head to head will win the trophy.”

Whitton said it had been a big couple of months for the club since a local committee took on the running of the club.

The club had previously been under the banner of Craigieburn Hockey Club, but the club had been predominantly run by Hockey Victoria.

The club ran programs in schools, Junior Hookin2Hockey and informal matches in the past three years.

Whitton said players of all ages were wanting to join the club.

He said with more than 20 men now at the club, the Highlanders were having to tell players they wouldn’t be getting a game every week.

The club is based at Newbury Park in Craigieburn, with work on clubrooms recently starting.

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Bloods fire up in atonement for Anzac Day hammering Lalor didn’t have long to dwell on a goal-less performance on Anzac Day, responding in the best possible way with a win.

The Bloods had a day to forget against Diamond Creek in Northern Football League division 2 on Tuesday with a 115-point loss and just six points on the scoreboard.

They put that behind them on Saturday against Panton Hill, putting themselves on the winners’ list for the first time this season.

Bloods coach Jarrod King said they were embarrassed by their performance on Tuesday and had spoken about redeeming themselves.

King, who was on the sidelines after breaking his ankle in the Anzac Day thrashing, was happy early on in the Panton Hill game with

the Bloods leading by 23 points at quarter-time.

They maintained a lead of at least two goals in the next two quarters, before securing a 13.15 (93)-9.11 (65) win.

King said the feeling around the club on Saturday night was much improved.

“Tuesday was a day to forget,” he said. “We spoke about it before training. We didn’t want that to happen again.

“To bounce back in the way we did was pleasing.

“We finished with only 17 players on the field, which makes the result even better.”

King said a couple of players were due to have scans this week to discover the extent of their injuries. He was delighted with how his players stood up across the ground in Saturday’s win.

Jhye Baddeley-Kelly, who was best for the Bloods in their disappointing loss to Diamond Creek, backed it up with a best-on-ground performance against Panton Hill.

Harley Nancarrow, who came to the club in off-season, starred up forward with four goals and took plenty of marks.

Nick Sandy was fantastic in kicking 5.2.

For King, the challenge is to back up Saturday’s performance with another solid, four-quarter game against Watsonia in the next round.

“The boys are up and about and we need a good week on the track,” he said.

The first year coach will know in two weeks whether he has to have surgery on an ankle. He said that while he’d love to return this season,

Broncos in deficit battle

By Tara Murray Hume City Broncos, for the first time in for many years, are losing more games than they are winning.

Defeats have been rare for the Broncos in Big V Championship division in the past few years, but this season they are on a four-game losing streak.

Broncos’ coach Glen Milner said that while this was new territory for the side, he is confident his players have the ability to turn it around.

The Broncos are sitting at 3-4.

“We’ve still got the core group together and we’re pretty confident we can bounce back,” he said. “We’ve had a few interruptions in the early rounds. I think we’ll get stronger and stronger.”

A significant part of the losing streak can be attributed to the departure of import Samantha Guastella.

But the Broncos’ cause will be boosted by the return of three-time reigning championship division MVP Colleen Planeta – a very pleasant surprise for the playing group.

Milner said getting back Planeta was a massive bonus for the side.

“I was in the States and I spent a week with her and her family,” he said.

“We got talking and it came up about Colleen playing for us again. The pieces fell into place.

“We were more than happy to have her back.

She loves the club and the club loves her.”

Hopes of Planeta suiting up for the Broncos’ two matches at the weekend were stymied by visa issues.

It was a double blow for the Broncos, who were already without star guard Nicole Zammit for the weekend.

The Broncos suffered a big 90-51 loss to Eltham on Saturday night and went down 78-64 to ladder-leaders Sunbury Jets on Sunday.

Viv Saad top-scored in both games for the Broncos.

“We knew these two games were critical so it was disappointing not to have Colleen,” Milner said.

“We pushed the top team for four quarters.

A lot of youth league players played valuable minutes. We got something out of the game.”

Milner said the Broncos had sufficient self-belief to conside themselves still among the top sides in the competition.

He said they were still looking to add an additional big.

Championship-winning player Yinka Olorunnife played on Sunday, but Milner said her availability would be limited due to work.

“We get Nicole back and hopefully we get Colleen back in next week,” he said.

“I don’t think our performances so far are a true indication of where we are at.”

The Broncos’ men had a mixed weekend with a 109-93 win against Casey Cavaliers on Saturday night followed by a 99-92 loss to Corio Bay Stingrays on Sunday.

Mike Rose scored 30 and 35 points in the two games for the Broncos.

he was unsure whether that would be the case.

He said coaching from the sidelines was a different experience.

While the Bloods got their first win of the season, Thomastown experienced its first loss.

The Bears lost to Diamond Creek 16.13 (109)-10.7 (67).

In division 1, Bundoora returned to the winners list with a 26-point victory against Hurstbridge, while Whittlesea lost to Northcote Park.

In division 3, Epping and South Morang had wins, while Laurimar and Mernda were defeated.

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Sports shorts TAC Cup

Seven Calder Cannons and six Northern Knights have been named in the girls’ Vic Metro squad for June’s national championships. Cannons skipper Lauren Caruso, Monique Conti, Sarah Dargan, Georgia Patrikios, Madison Prespapkis, Carla Rendelmann and Molly Warburton, along with the Knights’ Lily and Madeline Brancatisano, Maddy Guerin, Nell Morris-Dalton, Gabrielle Newton and Neve O’Connor are in the 31-girl squad.

Cricket

Greenvale Kangaroos’ Anthony Barton has shared the Victorian Turf Cricket Association’s top honour with Spotswood’s Jeremy Brown. The pair tied for the senior division’s Paxino Medal. Barton, in his first season with the Kangaroos, scored 692 runs and took 14 wickets, with the side finishing runners-up to Yarraville Club.

Football

Craigieburn women’s side has won its first two games in Western Region and Essendon District Women’s Football League. Facing Tarneit on Sunday, the Eagles were inaccurate but it mattered little in 9.22 (76)-1.0 (6) win. In other matches, VU Western Spurs defeated Caroline Springs, Sunbury Lions were too strong for Glen Orden, Roxburgh Park lost to Glenroy and Keilor beat Pascoe Vale.

Soccer

Hume United had a day out against Moreland United on Saturday in FFV state league 2 north-west, winning 6-0.

Corio and Sporting Whittlesea featured in a high-scoring match, with Sporting Whittlesea losing 6-5. Hume is fourth on the ladder with three wins and a draw from the first five games, while Sporting Whittlesea is seventh with one win and three draws.

TAC Cup

Northern Knights won their third game of the TAC Cup with a thrilling victory against Bendigo Pioneers on Sunday.

Taking an 11-point lead into the final quarter, the Knights held off the Pioneers, with the final scoreline being 12.5 (77)-10.14 (74). Ethan Penrith was best on ground. The Knights are fifth after five rounds. The Calder Cannons remain win-less after losing to Dandenong Stingrays.

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