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Advance competition 2008
Advance in 2008
Community Partnership Agreements
Advance co-ordinator peer mentoring support
Online resources for schools

Advance competition 2008


11 August – 25 September

During the Advance Professional Development days a number of teachers expressed a desire to have greater access to information or stories on the different types of projects being undertaken in Advance. There was also an indication that many schools were already collecting lots of digital images of their activities.

As a means of increasing the involvement of young people in telling their stories, and also making examples of what is currently being undertaken in Advance available to teachers and community organisations, we are excited to tell you about Advance’s new competition.

If you are a part of your school’s Advance class then this is a competition for you!

We want your Advance group to make a video, podcast, or digital story that is up to three minutes long, and tell us about what you have done in your community projects and your experience with the Advance program in your school.

You could win $500 to donate to your project’s community organisation, plus a $30 gift voucher for all students in your school’s Advance group, and have your entry showcased as part of a gallery with other highly commended entries on youthcentral.

All Advance co-ordinators should have received a competition information kit. If you are yet to receive yours, or have any questions, please contact the Advance team on (03) 9208 3213.

Key resources for the Advance competition

  • Advance Competition Coordinator Information (Word 990 kb)
  • Frequently Asked Questions (Word 32 kb)
  • Handy Hints (Word 649 kb)
  • How to Make a Podcast or Video (Word 657 kb)
  • Terms and Conditions (Word 64 kb)

    For more information on the competition and an application form visit youthcentral.

    While you’re visiting youthcentral, have a look at the Advance stories from Burwood East Secondary School, Cobden Technical School, Bellarine Secondary College, Brauer College, Bundoora Secondary College, Corio Bay Senior College and Croydon Secondary College.

    Advance in 2008

    Advance aims to encourage youth participation and youth development. To achieve these aims it is important that young people are involved in the decisions about the nature of the projects they are involved in and the community organisations they partner with. The Office for Youth encourages all participating schools to develop partnerships with a range of community organisations so as to meet the needs and interests of young people in the Advance class.

    The Advance Team at the Office for Youth are here to provide you with any advice or assistance about delivering the Advance program. Please don’t hesitate to contact us via email at advance@dpcd.vic.gov.au or by telephoning (03) 9208 3213.

    View the list of schools involved in Advance 2008 (Excel 59 kb)

    Community Partnership Agreements - Due now


    Thank you to those schools who have submitted their School Community Partnership Agreements. The Agreements:
    • assist schools and their community partners to have an agreed understanding of the expectations, legal requirements, and the outcomes for young people, teachers, schools and community partner organisations
    • allow the Office for Youth (OFY) to develop a database on projects and contacts that will support information sharing between OFY and schools.

    If you are yet to do so, please complete an Agreement for each organisation your school partners with through Advance and email it to     advance@dpcd.vic.gov.au. Hard copies should be signed and retained at your school.

    Download a copy of the 2008 Advance School Community Partnership Agreement (Word 258 kb).

    Read about the 2008 Advance Community Projects (Word 34 kb) currently underway.

    Advance co-ordinator peer mentoring support


    The following Advance co-ordinators have agreed to provide support and advice to co-ordinators new to the program. We encourage you to make contact with any of them as it is a terrific way to get an experienced hand’s viewpoint.
    • John Clyne – East Loddon P-12 College, Dingee. Phone (03) 5436 8300.
    • Gayle Dick – Heatherwood School, Donvale. Phone: (03) 9842 8319.
    • Robert Keogh - Mornington Secondary College, Mornington. Phone: (03) 5970 0200.

    Online resources for schools delivering advance


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