L2P Program
Northern Lights Festival
Parenting Programs
Where you can eat
Renters Stress Hub
Dental Health
Geelong Youth Program
Q Hub
Uniting Barwon
Saver Plus
Julie Elkin
Ourschool Alumni Program Coordinator
L2P program
Need help getting your P’s?
Log your minimum 120 hours of driving experience with the help of a volunteer supervising driver.
The TAC L2P program helps young learner drivers with no access to a supervising driver or vehicle get experience on the road.
Through this free program, young people are matched with fully licensed volunteer mentors, and use a sponsored vehicle to gain supervised driving experience.
TAC L2P is not professional driving lessons, and TAC L2P does not pay for the probationary driving test itself.
The City of Greater Geelong together with North Geelong Secondary College are pleased to be able to offer a school-based L2P program for eligible students. The timetabling is best suited to VCE VM students.
Drives take place during school hours on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays. This program is designed to provide students with supervised driving experience in a structured environment.
Currently, there are 6 places available for this school-based program.
To join the TAC L2P program, you need to:
- Be between 16 and 20 years of age
- Be a current learner’s permit holder
- Demonstrate that you have no access to either a vehicle, a supervising driver or both.
You, ideally, should already have a VicRoads account.
To find out more about the program and if you are eligible to apply, please email Nestor Estampa, Nestor.Estampa@catholiccarevic.org.au or Vera Dudas, dudas.vera@ngsc.com.au or you can speak to them at NGSC.
Faith Field
Secondary School Nurse
Northern Nights Festival at Norlane ARC
The upcoming Northern Nights Festival will be held at the new Norlane ARC Auditorium.
Entry to event is free, so bring your friends and family to enjoy great entertainment and yummy food.
Support local vendors, discover unique products and make the most of this community event in a vibrant festival setting.
When: Friday 21 March 4:00pm-8:00pm
Where: Norlane ARC Auditorium 1-9 Cox Road Corio
To book follow the link Vaping, Let's Clear the Air Tickets | TryBooking Australia
Parenting Programs in the Geelong Region - Term 1, 2025
You can view all the Parenting Programs offered in the Geelong Region for Term 1, 2025 via this link 2025 Term 1 Regional Parenting Calendar.docx.
Where You Can Eat
There are many organisations that provide food assistance in the local Geelong region. Where You Can Eat provides an up-to-date guide on all the food relief agencies across the Geelong region. Please click on the link to find resources providing you with information on when, where, how, and what food relief services are available near you.
Renters Stress Hub
Barwon Community Legal Service is now offering a dedicated program to support renters in crisis. This program provides free, confidential legal assistance to individuals in the Greater Geelong, Bellarine, Surf Coast and Colac Otway regions who are experiencing rental stress and facing possible eviction or at risk of homelessness.
Contact Rental Stress Lawyer on 1300 430 599 or visit their website
Dental Health
We want all students to get the most out of school. Tooth decay can get in the way of learning. It can be painful and affect sleep and concentration. It is important to help children and young adults keep their mouth healthy and decay-free. Regular dental checks help spot and treat any problems early.
At Barwon Health all children aged zero to 18 years are eligible for FREE dental care!
You can contact any of the following services to make an appointment:
- Barwon Health North Phone: 03 4215 7240
- Belmont Community Health Centre Phone: 03 4215 6972
- Newcomb Community Health Centre Phone: 03 4215 7620
- Wathaurong Aboriginal Cooperative Phone: 5277 2038 (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders only)
Geelong Youth - Term 1 Programs!
Geelong Youth are kicking off 2025 with a variety of free programs for young people aged 12-25, all held in supportive and safe spaces across Geelong. There are Drop Ins, GASP, Multicultural Group, Come and Try Sessions, Event Planning Committee and more.
Head down to get in on the action!
📍 The Nest Youth Hub, 17 Gheringhap Street Geelong 3220
📍 The fOrT Youth Centre, corner of St Georges and Melbourne Road Corio 3214
📍 Armstrong Creek East Community Hub, 46 Central Boulevard Armstrong Creek 3217
All programs are free with meals or snacks provided!
Want more information? Contact the team!
📞 5272 5272
📧 youthadmin@geelongcity.vic.gov.au
Activities may be changed due to reasons beyond our control. Other activities may become available or be postponed to a later date.
QHub is hosting their first day camp in the April school holidays – QHub Qamp!
Monday, April 7
10am – 7pm
LGBTIQA+ high school age young people
At the Lady Northcote Discovery Camp in Glenmore – Transportation is provided
Uniting Barwon
Barwon United offer educational support for families with a current health card or who are experiencing exceptional circumstances. If you require assistance with educational expenses please contact Uniting Barwon on 4210 1100. Please call between 9:30am to 11:45am Monday-Friday to book an appointment. Uniting Barwon is located at 270 Torquay Road, Grovedale.
Have a Health Care Card? Get up to $500 for school costs with Saver Plus!
Saver Plus is a free education program that helps eligible families save for school expenses and rewards them by matching their savings dollar for dollar, up to $500.
Families who join not only receive up to $500 in matched savings, but they also gain practical money skills through free financial education workshops, helping them feel more in control of their finances.
To be eligible, participants need to:
. Be 18 years or older
. Have a Health Care Card or Pensioner Concession Card.
. Have a child in school (or starting next year) or be studying themselves.
. Have a regular income (either their own or their partner’s or centre link payments).
. Be willing to join our free online workshops.
