It was a packed Cobram Civic Centre on Thursday, August 17, as middle and senior school students joined various organisations for the Cobram and District Specialist School’s Futures Expo.
The expo was designed to help both soon-to-be school leavers discover potential career pathways while also assisting those in middle school connect with services that would assist them.
Cobram and District Specialist School’s occupational therapist Celine Collins-bye talked to the Courier and said the event was helpful for students to connect with services out of the area.
“It’s not just for the kids that are transitioning out into their journey post school, but also for some of those students who require additional services in the community for engagement or participation,” she said.
Ms Collins-bye said the event was not possible without the organisations present at the expo and that the school community was thankful for their efforts.
“We’re very thankful for for their time and everything that they've brought along with them in terms of resources and knowledge to share with our students and their families and other people in the community,” Ms Collins-bye said.
“We hope that they get as much out of it as what our school community does.”
Among the organisations present at the expo were Pathway to Work, Moira Shire Council, Connect GV, Cobram Comnmunity House and The Plays Project.
Cobram Community House chief executive office Christine Osborne was excited to showcase the services offered by the organisation.
“It's a great opportunity to connect with families and show them what Cobram Community House does and how we can support the students as they leave school,” Mrs Osborne said.
Independent administrator Suzanna Sheed was also at the event.
Talking to the Courier, she said it was important to support the event and that Moira Shire Council was glad to be involved.
“These events are really important for people to share information and get to know what services are here,” Ms Sheed said.