Youth Week 2010
Youth Homelessness Matters Day (YHMD)
posted 25 March 2010
YHMD is about raising the public's awareness about youth homelessness and to celebrate the resilience of young people who are experiencing homelessness in Australia. The theme for YHMD, 'Countdown... Everyone Counts.' aims to: reflect the fact that youth homelessness affects a range of young people in different circumstances and for different reasons; highlight the Australian Government's current commitment to reduce homelessness; and, remind the community that homelessness is 'everyone’s responsibility'.
YHMD will provide young people and youth services in the ACT with an opportunity to come together to raise awareness of youth homelessness in the Canberra community.
- Construct the YHMD Tepee, created in conjunction with young people accessing youth homelessness services in the ACT and Galilee LIFT Project.
- Grab a team of 4 to build your own castle from recycled cardboard boxes and decorate them with YOUR opinions on what counts with YWCA SCOPE's Cardboard Castle Competition.
- Hang in the YWCA SCOPE Outreach Lounge (S.O.L.) and chat with mates, workers and other interesting people.
- BBQ Lunch, hosted by CatholicCare, Canberra and Goulburn
- See what homelessness looks like in the collaborative street theatre performance 'I count'
- Live Music, DJ, Prizes and Giveaways!
For more information or to get involved, contact Kat or Anna at the Youth Coalition of the ACT on 6247 3540
This release is also available to download in [Doc] and [PDF] formats.
National Youth Week and the Canberra Centre ‘Wearable Art Competition’ 2010
posted 15 March 2010
In association with National Youth Week and the Canberra Centre, we invite all artists and fashion designers to show off their talents and win big in the annual ‘Wearable Art Competition’.
To enter all you have to do is fill in the application form, design and create an outfit and then drop off your creation at the Canberra Centre management office Tuesday 6 April by 6pm.
This Years theme is “Live It Now” and there are two lots of prizes up for grabs. The over all winner will receive $1,000 in Canberra Centre Gift Vouchers. The second prize, the ‘Peoples Choice Award’ winner will receive a $500 Canberra Centre Gift Voucher.
There will be 12 finalists selected. The 12 creations will be displayed on the Upper Glass Floor of the Canberra Centre until Monday 19 April 2010.
The Canberra Centre will have the Wearable Art Exhibition launch on Saturday 10 of April at 3:30pm on the Upper Glass Floor area of the Canberra Centre. The winner will be announced on Friday 16 April at 1 pm.
The competition is open to people aged 15-25 years old. Applicants may Download an application form [Doc] or [Pdf].
For further information please contact either:
Ellie Daly, Marketing Coordinator, Canberra Centre on (02) 6247 5611 or e.daly@cc.qic.com.
Anna Voronoff, National Youth Week Coordinator on (02) 6247 3540 or youthweek@youthcoalition.net.
This release is also available to download in [Doc] and [PDF] formats.
National Youth Week 2010 Successful Applicants Announced
posted 15 February 2010
The out come of the 2010 National Youth Week Seeding Grant Fund for 2010 is;
Projects specifically aiming to include Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander young people, young people with a multicultural or refugee background, and or young people in detention;
- Australian Red Cross – Pal Up Project — Will match newly arrived young people from refugee or asylum seekers background, with youth volunteers to attend National Youth Week events in Canberra.
- ReconciliACT – “Short Blacks”, will be a showing of short films made by and or about Indigenous young people.
- North Side Community Service, Majura Youth Program – An exhibition of photographs taken by young Indigenous people documenting their experience in the NCS Community Linkages Program.
- Gugan Gulwan Indiginous Youth Centre – A BBQ in conjunction with the Ironbark Café promoting traditional Aboriginal food.
- SAY-ACT Sudanese Youth Community – A Soccer match and Basketball tournament.
The General projects pool;
- Aj Biega – ACT Filmmakers Network – To make a short advert promoting events and activities that will be happening during National Youth Week in Canberra, to be aired on local TV.
- Gungahlin Regional Community Service – Will hold an Expo event at their youth centre that will include a BMX Competition, live entertainment, amusements, performances by young people and a DJ.
- Canberra High School Achievement Centre – High Ropes Inspire High Hopes is an excursion to Birrigai that will provide a group of at risk students from diverse backgrounds and complex needs with the chance to participate in activities that are fun, challenging and encourage people to work collaboratively together.
- A Gender Agenda – Will hold a fun, dynamic and flamboyant event that will feature spoken word presentations, monologues, dialogues and performances for and by young people.
- Canberra Firebirds Gridiron Club – A Gridiron Football BBQ and fun day to encourage new players and to play a friendly game of Gridiron Football.
The Youth Week Committee was made up of 8 young people; Marissa, Annie, Ciarda, Erin, Sarah, Luke, Adnan and Saeed. Thanks to the Youth Week Committee for their time great feedback about the applications, and to all the young people and organisations that applied for funding.
For more information check out the Youth Week website or for more information about National Youth Week in the ACT, contact Anna on (02) 6247 3540 or youthweek@youthcoalition.net.
Call for Expressions of Interest from Youth Services
posted 15 February 2010
Would your organisation like to participate in this information and service expo as part of National Youth Week 2010? The annual BIMBERI Youth Justice Centre Expo is happening again on Tuesday 13 April 2010.
The Bimberi Expo is an important opportunity for young people at Bimberi Youth Justice Centre to establish further contacts with services and workers in the community. It is also an opportunity for the workers at Bimberi to learn more about your service.
For more information please refer to the Application Form [PDF].
Participating services will need to be available for a briefing session regarding access to the Centre, overview of the activity, contraband items, and expectations of the day. This session will be held Wednesday 31st March 2pm–3pm at Youth Coalition, 46 Clianthus St O'Connor. EOI forms are due Wednesday 24th March 2010.
Call for Expressions of Interest from Youth Services, Stall Holders, Community Groups and Information Services
posted 15 February 2010
Would your organisation like to display their information and or services to the public? The National Youth Week Expo is on the 9 April 2010 at Garema Place 4–8pm.
The annual National Youth Week Expo aims to promote young peoples, their art, music, and engages youth and other community service organisations to provide information, and activities for and about young people. The Expo event will have exhibitions, information stalls, performances, demonstrations, live music and theatre for and by young people aged 12 to 25 years old.
We are interested in hearing from community groups and services, young people, public institutions, private businesses and philanthropic organisations who are keen to be involved.
We are especially interested in engaging organisations supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, multicultural young people, and young people in detention.
Registering for the Expo is free. Activities must target young people aged 12–25 years old and we encourage young people to be involved in the activities organisation, planning and development.
Please note: Youth Coalition has a limited number of tables, chairs and marquees available on the day. Our priority is to offer these items free to youth service organisations first.
For more information please refer to the Expo Application Form [PDF]. Forms are due by Thursday 18 March 2010.
What Are You Doing During National Youth Week?
posted 15 February 2010
National Youth Week 2010 will take place from 10 to 18 April 2010.
A Calendar of Events is being compiled advertising performances, sporting functions, forums, exhibitions, youth service expos and youth centre events that are taking place during National Youth Week 2010. Would you like your event to be placed on the Calendar? Or, would you like to create an event for National Youth Week and need to know how you can get involved? If so contact the National Youth Week coordinator of the ACT, Anna Voronoff on (02) 6247 3540 or email youthweek@youthcoalition.net.
For more information about National Youth Week, check out the National Youth Week website .
We are especially interested in engaging organisations supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, multicultural young people, and young people in detention.
