General News
6 November, 2024
Programs aims to keep kids local
Rotary District 9780's Defying the Drift committee has benefitted from Horsham Rural City Council's Development Grand program.
The program is an annual event that aims to inform Year 10 and 11 students about careers in agribusiness and agriculture, and to show that they don’t need to leave the region to accomplish great things.
The program was delivered recently at Longerenong Agricultural College and included tours of several successful local farms and insights from leading figures in Victorian agriculture.
“The program went exceptionally well with 34 students attending,” said Rotary representative, Peter Oddie.
"The program is a great confidence booster for many kids.
"A lot of attendees are unsure of their future, and it opens their eyes to the fact that there are a lot of great careers on our doorstep.
“We are grateful for the availability of funding, as it allows us to keep the costs for families low while delivering the best program we can.”
Applications for Community Development Grants will re-open in 2025, but funding is still available for youth programs and quick response grants.