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Word and Mouth – Lifeskills 101

The day will be split into two sessions from 11.00am-2.00pm and 2.00pm-5.00pm to discuss a myriad of topics in a very casual and non-intrusive style.

“The workshop is about all the things that you think you should probably know by now, but you possibly don’t,” said Project Manager at Word and Mouth, Jim Gow.

“This is our second year of trying to assist young people more in their transition into independence. Various things will be taught on the day from changing a spare wheel to taxation, from Afterpay to voting, resumes to payslips – hopefully we’ll have the answers for you!”

In the two years that both Word and Mouth and GOTAFE have partnered for this event, Mr Gow said the response has been fantastic, with older people wishing they had learnt that.

“We have spoken to people that believe they should be coming out of secondary school with this information, however the curriculum is already jam packed, so we are just looking to support them.”

Topics also include cooking, job interviews, sexual health, insurance, credit history and much more.

Greater Shepparton City Council’s youth organisation, Word and Mouth are also known for the events they put on for the young people of Greater Shepparton, including events such as NerdMania, Battle of the Bands and DeadzTown.

All Word and Mouth events are drug, smoke and alcohol free events, and this event is free. Word and Mouth events are generally aimed at 12-25 year olds, but all are welcome generally.