Strategic Partners
Student support
Each of the student support strategic partners deliver student or teacher-focused programs.
Driver Education Centre of Australia (http://www.deca.com.au/Courses.aspx)
DECA provides professional driving training for light vehicles, buses, coaches, motorbikes and commercial vehicles. The website provides information on their training facilities, driving tips, traineeships and how to book lessons.
Programs offered through the Strategic Partnerships Program:
- Careful Cobber
Duke of Edinburgh's Award-Victoria (http://www.theaward.com.au/Victoria.html)
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award motivates boys aged 15–18 to become involved in a balanced program of voluntary self-development activities. The Victorian website details how to get involved, provides resources for teachers and provides links to professional development programs.
Programs offered through the Strategic Partnerships Program:
- The Duke of Edinburgh's Award
Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation (http://www.kitchengardenfoundation.org.au)
The Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Foundation exists to develop life-long healthier and happier eating habits in young Australians. The website provides information on the Kitchen Garden program, Kitchen Garden Schools and Kitchen Garden tours.
Programs offered through the Strategic Partnerships Program:
- Kitchen Garden program (Stage 2)
Student Youth Network Inc. (http://www.syn.org.au)
Student Youth Network (SYN) provides access, education and training to young people aged 12–25 that are into radio, television, print and web media, providing practical experience. The website provides information on how young people can get involved and the education programs offered including a radio tours and audio workshops.
Programs offered through the Strategic Partnerships Program:
- Schools TV - Television Program and Workshops
- Schools on Air - radio program and workshops
Young Achievement Australia (http://www.yaa.org.au/page/victoria-homepage)
Young Achievement Australia provides business enterprise programs for students. The website details their national awards program, student events and contains state-specific news sections.
Programs offered through the Strategic Partnerships Program:
- YAA Business Skills program