Rebycycle course offered again

The Rebycycle course will be offered for a second time this year at Umina, following the success of the first nine-week program in March.

The course will begin in term four at the Umina Police and Community Youth Centre.

Program coordinator Mr Joe Schumacher said the course was a great opportunity for young people to get involved in.

"Local kids at risk of leaving school early have been given the opportunity to stay connected with education thanks to the Rebycycle program being offered for a second time in 2008," Mr Schumacher said.

"Rebycycle enables young people to complete a TAFE accredited course in bike building and maintenance and can help them obtain employment.

"Participants who successfully complete the course will also be eligible to pursue other TAFE courses.

"Rebycycle uses recycled bikes to teach youth new skills, while at the same time helping them to gain life skills and another environmentally-friendly transport option."

Rebycycle is a collective project between Gosford TAFE Outreach, Gosford Council, Umina PCYC, Regional Youth Support Services and the UnitingCare Burnside Reconnecting Adolescents and Parents Team.

For more information, contact 4325 9623.

Press release, 19 Sep 2008 Kelly Jones, UnitingCare Burnside