Join us for a day of learning, networking, and collaboration at the Karralyka Centre on Wed May 21 2025.

OELLEN is excited to be hosting our Annual Summit for 2025 focused on the theme Raising Aspirations. A theme that we believe is key to improving education, training and employment outcomes for young people in the Outer East of Melbourne. Read on to see what we have planned for this motivating and practical day.

Key Note Speaker

Our summit will feature keynote speaker Ashley Fell from McCrindle, panel discussions and plenty of opportunities to exchange ideas and best practices.

Whether you're a teacher, administrator, employer or industry expert, there's something for everyone at the OELLEN SUMMIT 2025.

Panel Discussion

We will be hosting a panel discussion with representatives from Education, Training, and Industry.

We will be asking our experts how they work with young people to challenge the status quo and gaining practical insights into how we can galvanize a younger workforce.

More information about our panelists coming soon!

Raising Aspirations" will serve as the central theme for the Summit. This theme encompasses several key principles that will guide our conversations at the event.

Inspiring Possibilities: We aim to inspire young people and expose them to diverse career paths, educational opportunities, and skills development. By showcasing real-world, tangible examples, we can help young people envision and work towards their future goals.

Building Confidence and Resilience: Aspirations are not just about seeing opportunities but having the confidence and resilience to pursue them. Our programs will focus on nurturing these skills, enabling young people to understand their options and persist in their ambitions.

Creating Pathways: Through strong partnerships, we will develop clear and accessible pathways for young people that lead to tangible outcomes such as employment, further study, apprenticeships, and other opportunities for growth and development.

Inclusive and Equitable Support: We recognise that each young person has unique needs and circumstances. A united approach will allow us to bring in subject matter experts and offer tailored support and ensure that no one is left behind, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds or underrepresented groups.

FAQs

  • OELLENs Summit is for Educators and Employers working with Young People in the Outer East in the Local Government Areas of Knox, Maroondah and Yarra Ranges.

  • This is a free event! We are pleased to offer this event for free to empower and upskill our network.

  • The event runs from 9am through to 2pm. Morning tea and lunch are provided.

  • If you’re a teacher attending this event, then yes, it will count as professional development

  • Yes, Karralyka is fylly accessible for people with limited mobility and wheelchair users.

    Entry and lift access is available from the Mines Road entry only. Works are currently underway at Karralyka to upgrade the foyer and bar area and there is currently no parking or vehicle access to the top carpark on the western side of the building.

    Find out more and plan your visit: https://www.karralyka.com.au/Your-visit

  • Karralyka Centre is just 30 minutes from the Melbourne CBD, in Mines Road, Ringwood East.

    • By car
      We can be found a few minutes from the Ringwood bypass and Eastlink, and have extensive parking when you arrive.

    • By public transport
      We are an easy 10-minute walk from Ringwood train station (Belgrave and Lilydale lines) and Ringwood East train station (Lilydale line).

      Works are currently underway at Karralyka to upgrade the foyer and bar area. To ensure these works are completed to schedule, there will be traffic and access impacts during the works. Karralyka is working to keep these impacts to a minimum where possible and the team are here to help you have a great experience.

      Please note:

      • There is currently no parking or vehicle access to the top carpark on the western side of the building.

      • There is no pedestrian access to the western side of the building. All visitors will need to access the building from the eastern entry (closest to the box office).

      • Free parking is available in the lower carpark on the eastern side of the building via Mines Road.

      • The accessible lift is available for use by those with limited mobility. If you need a wheelchair space provided in the theatre, please tell us when booking tickets.