Goldfields LLEN

✨ Announcing Our 2026 Committee of Management ✨

We’re excited to introduce the dedicated individuals who will guide and support our work in 2026. Their leadership, insight and commitment will help us continue creating opportunities for young people and strengthening outcomes across our community.

Executive Members:

Chair: Paul James, Academy Training & Assessment
Deputy Chair: Ember Chittenden, Bendigo Tech School
Treasurer: Cameron Boys, AFS & Associates Chartered Accountants
Secretary: Brian Gould, Volunteer

Committee Members:

Ella Filsell, City of Greater Bendigo
Niall Hensey, Volunteer
Owen Macer, Maryborough Education Centre
Vicky Mellington, Dhelkaya Health
Anne Marie Rodgers, Victory Christian College
Caitlin Rogers, La Trobe University, Bendigo
Cathryn Smith, Bendigo TAFE
Dr. Adam Staples, La Trobe University, Bendigo
Christopher Yeoman, Bendigo TAFE

👏 Please join us in welcoming our 2026 Committee!

What a fruitful partnership and fantastic experience for all year 7 and 8 students involved! As always, great work to Bendigo Tech School for creating these immersive opportunities.

We were delighted to bring our community together for our 2026 AGM last week.

It was fantastic to see a strong turnout from across the region, coming together to connect, reflect and look ahead. A highlight of the evening was our panel discussion, Growing Aspiration: Building Futures for Young People Across the Goldfields Region.

Congratulations to Dave Richardson (Head of Campus, Bendigo TAFE), Ella Filsell (Deputy Youth Mayor, City of Greater Bendigo), and Ember Chittenden (Head of Programs, Bendigo Tech School) for their insightful perspectives and valuable discussion. The room was alive with energy for change, with a clear appetite to work more closely as a community to strengthen aspirations and opportunities for young people across our region.

We also welcome our newly appointed Committee of Management for the year ahead, with members to be announced in the coming days.

Thank you to everyone who attended and continues to support this important work.

Tomorrow we bring together regional leaders for an important conversation on the future of our young people.

Join us for the Goldfields LLEN 2026 AGM and our panel on Growing Aspiration: Building Futures for Young People Across the Goldfields Region.

Last-minute registrations can be sent to [email protected].

We look forward to seeing you there!

We’re excited to announce the panellists for the Goldfields LLEN 2026 AGM.

Join us for a special discussion:
Growing Aspiration: Building Futures for Young People Across the Goldfields Region

Hear from leaders in education, youth leadership and innovation as they discuss the challenges facing regional young people, the importance of connection and exposure, and why developing aspiration matters for the future of local businesses and communities.

Panel speakers:

Dave Richardson (Head of Campus, Bendigo TAFE)
Ella Filsell (Deputy Youth Mayor, City of Greater Bendigo)
Ember Chittenden (Head of Programs, Bendigo Tech School)

Event details:

📅 Thursday 21 May
🕔 5:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Building E, Bendigo TAFE, City Campus

👉 Register your attendance by Sunday 17 May: www.trybooking.com/DLVLO

We’re excited to announce the panellists for the Goldfields LLEN 2026 AGM.

Join us for a special discussion:
Growing Aspiration: Building Futures for Young People Across the Goldfields Region

Hear from leaders in education, youth leadership and innovation as they discuss the challenges facing regional young people, the importance of connection and exposure, and why developing aspiration matters for the future of local businesses and communities.

Panel speakers:

Dave Richardson (Head of Campus, Bendigo TAFE)
Ella Filsell (Deputy Youth Mayor, City of Greater Bendigo)
Ember Chittenden (Head of Programs, Bendigo Tech School)

Event details:

📅 Thursday 21 May
🕔 5:00pm – 7:00pm
📍 Building E, Bendigo TAFE, City Campus

👉 Register your attendance by Sunday 17 May: www.trybooking.com/DLVLO

It’s National Careers Week! 🎉

A big shout out to schools, employers and training providers working together to support young people across our region. In particular, the Careers Practitioners in schools and businesses supporting students in developing aspiration.

Goldfields LLEN is proud to connect education and industry, helping students access hands-on opportunities, build skills and feel confident about their future.

2026 Annual General Meeting & Expert Panel Discussion 🎉

Please join us for our AGM and an evening of connection and conversation with leaders from across education, community and industry.

📅 Thursday 21 May 2026 from 5:00pm
📍 Bendigo TAFE - City Campus, Building E

The evening will include:

✔️ Our formal AGM
✔️ Networking and refreshments
✔️ An expert panel discussion - details to be announced in the coming weeks!

We look forward to welcoming our partners, stakeholders and community to reflect on the past year and explore what’s ahead.

👉 Register your attendance by 17 May: https://www.trybooking.com/DLVLO

🌟 We’re proud to share some exciting news! 🌟

Goldfields LLEN has been nominated as a business of excellence in the 2026 Bendigo Bank and Be.Bendigo Business Excellence Awards 🎉

We’re honoured to be recognised in two categories:

✅ Education and Training
✅ Not for Profit

And a huge congratulations to our Executive Officer Dave Burton, who has also been nominated for Leader of the Year. A well deserved recognition of his leadership and commitment to our region.

Thank you to our partners, schools, employers and community who make this work possible.

Be.Bendigo
Bendigo Business Excellence Awards

📍 We’ve moved.

We’re excited to share that Goldfields LLEN is now based at Level 1, 48 Mundy Street, Bendigo, alongside Golden City Support Services and MatchWorks.

Same awesome team, new location!