Cire goes Bear Grylls, almost
While not with the same hype as a Bear Grylls or a Survivor episode, Cire Community School students have notched up their own achievements in the outdoors this year, well beyond their “wildest” dreams. School camps and expeditions have enabled them to move well beyond their comfort zones and develop soft and hard skills they […]
Making a difference through volunteering
At just 23, Cire Reconnect client and FICE volunteer Bella O’Hara has a list of community involvements that would take most people a lifetime to achieve, plus the unwavering passion to match. Her biggest motivator is her determination to advocate for people with a disability and those with mental health issues, especially men and young […]
Great news if you’re looking to study
When speaking with a potential student who is interested in studying with us, one of the biggest challenges can be navigating the complex process of determining funding eligibility. As a skills first provider of courses in skill shortage areas, Cire Training can offer funded places to students who meet the set criteria. Accessing a funded […]
State-of-the-art hub for Upper Yarra families
Cire Services is excited to announce a new multi-million dollar state-of-the-art Early Learning Hub to be built at Yarra Junction, hugely benefitting families in the Upper Yarra. With funding from the Department of Education’s Victorian School Building Authority (VSBA) and a substantial financial investment by Cire, the Hub will open in early 2024 and comprise […]
Cire’s Reconnect kicking goals for all
Cire’s Reconnect program is going from strength to strength, with client numbers almost doubling in just 12 months, demonstrating Cire Training’s reputation for supporting a diverse range of people to engage in positive education, training and employment pathways. In 2021, 40 people benefited from Cire’s person-centred and holistic approach, and even more so due to […]
Digging Deep for National Tree Day Debut
Cire Community School enthusiastically dug deep for its first National Tree Planting Day on July 29, pitching in for the environment and helping beautify outdoor spaces at the Mount Evelyn and Lilydale campuses. Thanks to the driving force of project lead and Cire teacher Jennie Ralph, the school secured broad community support through donated seedlings […]
FICE perfect fit for volunteer Trisha
Volunteering at Cire’s First Impressions Clothing Exchange at Yarra Junction has proven to be a perfect fit for Trisha Rowe. It has given her an unexpected and most welcome new “lease of life” – so much so that she is keen to share her experience and encourage others to consider using their spare time to […]
Changing Gears at Berwick
Cire Community School’s Berwick campus is helping bolster and promote road safety, with several students recently attaining their Learner Driver permits after successfully completing a Changing Gears program. It was the first time the program had been delivered at our Berwick campus. Despite some last-minute challenges due to Covid, the four participants embraced the opportunity […]
Cammy honoured with Cowey-Selman Kokoda Award
In following her personal mantra of embracing challenges, Cire Community School student Cammy Lilagan has been honoured with the Cowey-Selman Kokoda Scholarship Award. The inspiring 17-year-old was announced the 2022 recipient at the Monbulk RSL Anzac Day Service on 25th April and may well be trekking the Kokoda Trail in Papua New Guinea within just […]
