YMCLC acknowledges the distressing events that occurred at Bondi Beach on Sunday 14 December 2025. We recognise that incidents of this nature can be upsetting and may affect people in different ways, whether directly or indirectly.  

You are not alone 

At this time, it's important to focus on your care and safety while supporting one another. 

Support is available 

If you or someone you care for needs immediate help or is in danger, call 000. 

Free, confidential supports are available: 

• Lifeline – 13 11 14 (24/7 phone and online chat)
• Beyond Blue – 1300 22 4636 (mental health support)
• 1800RESPECT – 1800 737 732 (support for trauma, violence, and abuse)
• Headspace – 1800 650 890
• If you are Deaf or hard of hearing, TTY and relay services are available for these lines. 

If the current news or social media feels overwhelming, it is okay to: 

• Take breaks from media coverage
• Stick to familiar routines where possible
• Spend time with people, animals, or activities that help you feel grounded
• Ask for extra support from your support workers, family, or friends 

YMCLC encourages kindness, patience, and mutual support during this time. 

With solidarity and care, 
Yarrawonga Mulwala Community & Learning Centre

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If you haven't changed your password recently, we encourage you to change your password on a regular basis.

Make your password a strong one - more than 8 characters in it, with at least 1 number, 1 Uppercase letter, and 1 non-alphanumeric character (eg !, $, %). 

Dear Disability Students

Scholarships are available to support regional disability support work students to become qualified and start their careers.

Applications for Round 2 of the Victorian Government’s Regional Disability Worker Scholarships program will open on Monday 21 July 2025.

The scholarships will support more disability workers to deliver services in regional Victoria. It will do this by providing financial support to complete a course in disability.

Scholarships of $3,500 will be available to students studying with an approved Victorian training provider. At the time of applications assessment, the applicant must be studying or recently graduated from:

•     Certificate III in Individual Support (Disability) (CHC33021), or

•     Certificate IV in Disability Support (CHC43121).

Students completing the dual Ageing and Disability specialisation of the Certificate III in Individual Support may also be eligible.

The scholarships are available for domestic students living in regional Victoria.

Applications will open on Monday 21 July 2025 and close on Monday 15 September 2025.

There are a limited number of scholarships available. Students with disability and students from First Nations communities are encouraged to apply. They will be prioritised for a scholarship.

More information

Please read the application guidelines for more details on eligibility.

For more information and to apply, please visit the Regional Disability Worker Scholarships webpage.

You can also register for updates on the next scholarship round. Please add your name and email address to the scholarships mailing list form to receive updates on round 2.