Life Education, the program dedicated to the safety of our children is gaining a foothold back in Tasmania. We have an inaugural committee, which is an extension of Life Education Victoria, at least for the moment.
Life Education provides strong support for existing programs in our schools, addressing health education, harm minimisation in regard to alcohol and other drugs, bullying etc. The program, the resullt of the efforts of the Rev Ted Nofts of Wayside Chapel fame, is now in every other Australian state and territory, NZ and 15 other overseas countries.
The inaugural committee consists of Neroli Ellis, Sue Newman, Jennine Perkins, Peter O’Sullivan, Bob Thorpe, Albert van Zetten and is chaired by Stuart Bryce.
In association with Life Education Victoria and the national body, we will be running two information days on 19 and 20 October, commencing at 10:00 am. The program will include introductory comments by the CEO of Life Education Victoria, Ms Ann Hudson, followed by demonstrations in the Mobile Learning Centre. These events will be held at Providence Vineyards, 236 Lalla Road, Lalla and the day includes morning tea on arrival and also light lunch. Whilst the program is designed primarily to inform educators, our state politicians have also been invited. There will be opportunities for interviews, photos and video. Your presence will be very much appreciated.
Through “Infostream” all educators in Tasmanian schools, state, systemic and non-systemic will be advised on Thursday 17 September.
For this valuable education program to become effective in Tasmania. it will require government support, at least in endorsement.
For more Information on Life Education and this exciting initiative, visit www.lifeeducation.org.au
Stuart Bryce
