Enhanced LLEN 2010

The WSMLLEN region covers 28,000 square kilometres from the Grampians to the South Australian border and incorporates the City of Horsham and the Shires of Yarriambiack, Hindmarsh and West Wimmera. There are some 36,500 people residing in the region with 11 Secondary Colleges, one TAFE campus and four Registered Training Organisations.

The primary functions of the Wimmera Southern Mallee LLEN are to: 

• improve education, training and employment outcomes for young people aged 10 – 19 years in  the Local Government Areas of West Wimmera, Hindmarsh, Yarriambiack and Horsham Rural City.plan the development and delivery of educational programs for young people which will assist in meeting the Government’s targets for better completion rates and employment outcomes
• take a strategic approach to developing pathways for local young people, especially those at risk of dropping out

• undertake evidence-based local planning to address gaps in the area of youth attainment and transitions;develop partnerships between parents and families, community, education and training providers to improve career development and education, training and employment outcomes for local young people and close the gap in education, training and employment outcomes for indigenous young people; engage with local Youth Connections providers, School Focussed Youth Service and other youth service organisations and networks;facilitate partnerships and brokerage to develop and promote initiatives and services that address gaps; and
• provide policy advice to DEECD, DEEWR, the Victorian Skills Commission and other government agencies.