Friends of CCG Edition 16 – 2025 December
MUMC Fundraising Appeal
Melbourne United Motorcycle Club (MUMC) is a group of passionate motorcycling enthusiasts from various walks of life who regularly support local communities and charities, including Movember, Cancer Council Victoria.
This year, MUMC committed to supporting CCG by raising awareness of CCG’s 50-year anniversary and the great initiatives the college is delivering for young people through its independent school.
As part of their fundraiser, 11 MUMC riders took a 6-day, 5-night ride from Melbourne to Wollongong (NSW) via Gippsland, covering over 2500km. Throughout the journey, they shared their fundraiser on social media, MUMC Facebook page, WhatsApp and personal LinkedIn accounts, encouraging donations for CCG. Their efforts helped raise $3,290 for the college.
The MUMC members were genuinely interested in learning about CCG’s work and asked many questions about how the college supports students. They also enjoyed showing students their bikes during the visit to the Warragul campus, a highlight for the young people, many of whom are bike enthusiasts!
A huge thank you to Ben Hollier and Karun Gupta, and all MUMC members, for their incredible support, energy, and generosity.
Powering Digital Skills – Thank you Marinus Link
We are delighted to acknowledge the generous donation of monitors and keyboards from Marinus Link!
Marinus Link is a major undersea and underground electricity and data interconnector between Tasmania and Latrobe Valley.
These new devices will directly support our digital literacy programs and help participants at the Work and Learning Centre, Morwell campus, build independence in job searching and other essential skills. By improving access to technology, we are empowering our learners to develop the capabilities they need for the future.
We extend our sincere thanks to Mark Lindsay, Head of Community Stakeholder Engagement, for initiating this generous donation.
Start up: Finding comfort, confidence and creativity
Sometimes, small changes can make a huge difference. One of our students recently shared how our Start Up grant has positively impacted their wellbeing, confidence, and creativity.
Before receiving the support, the student shared that they had never felt comfortable sleeping in their own room. “I don’t know why, but I never slept in my own room,” they explained. With the grant, they were able to buy items that made the room feel like their own, creating a space where they feel safe and comfortable.
This newfound sense of security has sparked a return to activities the student loves but hadn’t done in years. “I grabbed materials like cardboard, glue, and paint and started making a shark, 4 feet, 3 inches long! I haven’t done any crafts for a really long time, but now that I have a nice room, I feel like doing crafts again. I can’t wait to see the finished shark. Then I might attempt an Orca.”
Even family members have noticed the change. “My mum said she can tell I’m a lot happier than I was even a week ago,” they shared.
Looking ahead, the student is thinking about ways to continue their journey toward wellbeing. “I would like to do something that involves animals because I love animals; they make me feel happy and relaxed.”
In their own words, they expressed gratitude to the program’s funding partners:
“I was feeling really depressed and down. After receiving the grant money, I was able to buy some things I really needed. This helped my mood, made me happier, and got me doing crafts again, which I love but haven’t done in a really long time because of my depression.”
This story is a wonderful reminder of how small, thoughtful support can help young people feel safe, regain confidence, and reconnect with the things they love.
Help more students to take charge of their wellbeing, create a safe space for themselves and build confidence.