About

Who we are

For more than 25 years, NELLEN has connected young people with employers across north-east Victoria.

We are an independent, not-for-profit, registered charity and one of Victoria’s Local Learning and Employment Networks.

NELLEN works across Wodonga, Indigo, Towong and Alpine, including the cross-border Albury Wodonga labour market, to help young people build meaningful pathways from school into work, training and further study.

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Our footprint

NELLEN works across four local government areas in north-east Victoria: Wodonga, Indigo, Towong and Alpine.

Our region includes 15 secondary schools, local employers across 17 industries and a cross-border workforce connected to the broader Albury Wodonga labour market.

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Strategic vision

NELLEN’s strategic vision is to grow the future workforce of north-east Victoria by ensuring every young person, whatever their starting point, can build a fulfilling career and school-to-work journey in their own region.

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Industry-led

NELLEN’s work is anchored in the real workforce needs of north-east Victoria’s industries.

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Place-based

We work in and for this region, shaped by its communities, employers, schools and local opportunities.

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Access and equity

We focus on young people who may need extra support to find and build meaningful school-to-work pathways.

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Collaborative and innovative

We convene, connect and partner across schools, employers, industry, government and community.

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Strategic

We plan for the long horizon, helping prepare young people for the future of work in our region.

Board

Team

Team
Anna Stephenson
Anna Stephenson

Chief Executive Officer

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Andrea Ryder
Andrea Ryder

Industry Connections and S2W Coordinator

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Susan Shelley
Susan Shelley

Operations

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Partnerships

NELLEN works with schools, employers, industry partners, councils, training providers, government agencies and community organisations to support young people and strengthen local school-to-work pathways.

FUNDERS

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PARTNERS

Annual Reports

Read NELLEN’s latest annual report to learn more about our work, partnerships, programs and impact across north-east Victoria.

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2025 Annual Report

Annual Report & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS →

2024 Annual Report

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