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FHEL Community Engagement

Swinburne’s Lilydale campus was established in 1997 to provide tertiary education opportunities to residents of Melbourne’s outer east. Offering both University and TAFE qualifications, the campus has developed into a vital part of the region's infrastructure.

The Faculty of Higher Education Lilydale, based on the Lilydale campus, offers university degree programs in the specialisations of Business, Communication and Social Science. The Faculty also specialises in online programs, delivering a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programs.

Swinburne is committed to supporting the youth of the region through scholarships, excellence prizes and sponsorship of community based programs and organisations.

 

Swinburne Scholarship Ceremony

Students receiving scholaships The Faculty of Higher Education, Lilydale’s annual scholarship ceremony recognises the achievements of commencing students and outstanding performances by our current students.
Scholarships are awarded to students who excel in their VCE studies, demonstrate leadership and work towards improving their community.
Excellence awards are sponsored by partner organisations and celebrate the academic achievements of our current students.  

 

Swinburne Kilsyth Cobras Partnership

Students receiving scholaships Since 2008 Swinburne’s Faculty of Higher Education Lilydale has been a sponsor of the Kilsyth & Mountain District Basketball Association. As the largest association in Australia, Kilsyth Basketball hosts approximately 1000 teams weekly at the Lilydale, Kilsyth and Oxley College stadiums.
In 2009 Swinburne increased its sponsorship contribution to become the naming rights partner of the ‘Swinburne’ Kilsyth Cobras senior Men’s and Woman’s teams. The two organisations work together to support the regions youth through providing scholarships, excellence awards and coaching clinics.  

 

Learner to Probationary Driver Program (L2P)

Students receiving scholaships A collaborative project between the Yarra Ranges Council and VicRoads the L2P program is a community based volunteer program that provides access to driving practice for learner drivers aged 16-21 years who are facing barriers to attaining their 120 hours of driving experience to earn their probationary licence.

Swinburne is the major sponsor of the L2P program, providing the funding to lease the training vehicle.

 

Jindi Woraback Youth Mentoring Program

Students receiving scholaships Coordinated by the Yarra Ranges Youth Service, the Jindi Woraback Youth Mentoring Program matches volunteer adults with young people to provide positive role models and encourage new experiences and opportunities. The program has supported 85 young people and volunteers in long term mentoring since early 2007. 

Swinburne contributes to the administration costs of coordinating mentoring matches and provides promotional opportunities to recruit mentors.

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