Stories of Change
Showcasing Regional Opportunities
– GSLP Story of Change – Our Organisation Goulburn Valley Health has undergone significant redevelopment and will require 400 new staff in the near future. Lighthouse co-designed four industry showcases at GV Health to promote medical and non-medical careers. Outcomes in 2018 – 154 students attended four GV Health events 18 teachers staff received exposure to industry and professional development at the events […]
Read MoreGoulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority
– GSLP Story of Change – Our Organisation Through Lighthouse, The Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority (CMA) has a team of staff rostered to attend Wilmot Road Primary School each week helping migrant students with reading and homework as directed by the teacher. Two staff members are involved each week which helps more students get one on one […]
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Industry Links Addressing Gender Bias
– GSLP Story of Change – Our Organisation All primary students were surveyed at Mooroopna Park Primary School. Their gender survey revealed: Students see more options for males than females in STEM related occupations Students have gender biases when it comes to their perceptions of jobs that would be suitable for men or women Students, […]
Read MoreInnovative Ways of Working
– GSLP Story of Change – Our Organisation Lighthouse was given the mandate to be a bold catalyst for change and disrupt systems and bring innovative ways to look at a complex problem. We believe the solutions are within our community and that deeply engaging with our community reveals the answers. A significant initiative has been the linking of […]
Read MoreEngaged Funding
– GSLP Story of Change – Our Organisation Utilising Engage funding from Greater Shepparton City Council –has meant young people at the Haven can get their Responsible Serving of Alcohol (RSA) certificate; their Learners Driver’s Permit and then participate in the L2P program where mentors have supported 120 hours of driving for them to be able to get their full license. This allows the young person to participate in sport and employment. The Apprenticeship Factory’s Giving Back […]
Read MoreDiverse Collaborations
– GSLP Story of Change – Our Organisation Greater Shepparton has a successful business community, an active middle class, a diverse multicultural community and the largest Indigenous population outside of Melbourne. Lighthouse leverages the latent social capital of the community to create diverse collaborations and connections. This provides opportunities for our children and young people to thrive. […]
Read MoreUnder 12 year old nights at The Haven
– GSLP Story of Change – Our Organisation After observing the change in dynamics of the cohort of kids attending the Haven, and as the result of requests, the management team decided to offer an exclusive night for 12-15 year olds. The Friday night 12-15 years program includes in-house activities and programs – movies, Mythbusters activities where science is explored through every day experiences, and Minute to Win […]
Read MoreMeasuring our Stories of Change outcomes
At the Greater Shepparton Lighthouse Project, a core set of 11 principles provide the foundation for our way of working. These principles are a valuable tool for measuring our Stories of Change as each story is assessed and presented with the principles it reflects. This process enables us to gain a greater understanding of our impact.
