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Media Invite 293 Bright Futures ForumRead more information about the VicHealth Bright Futures & Grant round Regional Roadshow on June 29 By news@gippsland - 29th June 2016 - Back to News Media invite 293 Bright Futures forum
Century Inn, Traralgon
Wednesday 29 June
11am – 2.30pm
Interview opportunity: 12.30pm
Latrobe City Council and VicHealth will host a forum, informing community organisations, local businesses, government and service providers about the five ‘mega-trends’ that will impact the wellbeing of young people over the next 20 years, explore the opportunities these trends present, and find out about VicHealth’s new grant round aiming to improve the health and wellbeing of Victoria’s next generation.
Footage/photos could be taken at any time, but lunch is between 12.30 and 1pm.
Available for interview:
Latrobe City Council’s deputy mayor, Councillor Sharon Gibson.
VicHealth Senior Project Officer on Preventing Violence Against Women, Liz Murphy.
Media Enquiries:
Cr Sharon Gibson, Latrobe City Deputy Mayor
Telephone: 0429 338 762
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Latrobe City Communications: Telephone: 5128 5458
Source: www.gippsland.com Published by: news@gippsland.com
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