Maroondah Youth Service Providers Network (MYSPN)
The Maroondah Youth Services Providers Network (MYSPN) is a network for youth service providers in the Maroondah area, and provides members with opportunities to network, share information and address local needs, issues & service gaps.
To join the network, contact the MYSPN Co-ordinator (details below).
The MYSPN model consists of three components:
MYSPN Email System
MYSPN has a central email account (myspn@maroondah.vic.gov.au) from which information is sent to network members on youth-related items such as programs and services, professional development opportunities and resources.
Network Meetings
Network meetings provide attendees with opportunities for networking and information sharing, and also incorporate a professional development component by having a topic each meeting with relevant guest speakers. Members and non-members are welcome to attend network meetings.
Network meetings are held quarterly (one per school term), on alternating Tuesdays and Thursdays.
2010 Meeting Dates:
- Term 1: Thursday 11th March (9am - 11am)
At EV's Youth Centre - 212 Mt Dandenong Rd, Croydon
- Term 2: Tuesday 11th May (9am - 11am)
At Maroondah Federation Estate - 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood
- Term 3: Thursday 26th August (9am - 11am)
At Maroondah Federation Estate - 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood
- Term 4: Tuesday 26th October (9am - 11am)
At Maroondah Federation Estate - 32 Greenwood Ave, Ringwood
Local Services Bus Tour
The MYSPN Local Services Bus Tour provides an opportunity for participants to visit and familiarise themselves with youth agencies servicing the Maroondah area. Participants will receive an overview of the services offered, meet key staff, network with peers, and share information and ideas. The MYSPN Local Services Bus Tour is open to both members and non-members.
In 2010, the MYSPN Local Services Bus Tour was a Walking Tour of Croydon services, held during National Youth Week on Wednesday 14th April. The next tour will be held in the first half of 2011 - for info on the tour, watch this space early next year or contact the MYSPN Co-ordinator (details below).
MYSPN Working Groups
MYSPN working groups are sometimes formed in response to a new or prominent youth-related issue in the Maroondah region. Currently there are two MYSPN working groups - the MYSPN Refugee Action Group and a working group on Violence & Young People. For more information on MYSPN working groups, contact the MYSPN Co-ordinator (details below).
For More Information -
Contact:
Heather Cummings (MYSPN Co-ordinator)
Ph: 9294 5707
Email: myspn@maroondah.vic.gov.au