Voices From the Future- News

youT H I N K

Bill Coppinger — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 15:33:34 GMT

You are invited to participate in youTHINK: live & online! Hosted by the Hon Kate Ellis MP, Minister for Early Childhood Education, Child Care and Youth, with MC Myf Warhurst (of Specks and Specks; fame), this event will be held in Sydney and webcast live so you can join in. You will be able to vote on some of the ideas from the National Conversation to inform the National Strategy for Young Australians.

Date: Thursday 12 November

Time: 1 to 3 pm AEDST

There will be three 25-minute sessions and you can participate in any or all of them. To register, email mailto:ayf@deewr.gov.au.

Further details will be made available soon on the AYF website at http://www.youth.gov.au/ayf

PM Opens Youth Blog - Have your Say!

Bill Coppinger — Tue, 15 Sep 2009 22:15:16 GMT

The Prime Minister, the Hon Kevin Rudd says:

One in five Australians are under 25 and make an enormous contribution to Australia's economy, our culture and our nation.

The Government is developing a plan for young Australians - with young Australians - so that all young Australians are safe, healthy, confident and resilient, with the skills and supports they need to build their own futures.

I want to hear from you what matters most - at home, at school, online and out in the community.

Kevin Rudd - Prime Minister

Join the conversation at the PM's Youth Blog

Fund to Support Young People after the Fires.

Bill Coppinger — Thu, 30 Jul 2009 17:45:20 GMT

Young people and adults in communities affected by February's devastating bushfires will have access to targeted counselling and youth participation programs under a new $8.8 million Victorian Bushfire Appeal Fund package to further support psychological recovery from the fires.

On Wednesday 29th of July, Premier John Brumby and Bushfire Appeal Fund chair John Landy outlined details of an $8.8 million package which focuses on support for children and young adults, counselling services for people who may need more support and providing forums in which people can share their experiences.

"In communities across Victoria we are seeing positive steps towards recovery but we cannot underestimate the distress these fires have had on individuals and families" Mr Landy said.
"The Appeal Fund has carefully considered how best to build on existing support for our bushfire-affected communities in what is a sensitive, difficult area and I believe we have developed a package that will give children, adolescents, young adults and adults access to support that best suits their needs during their recovery from the worst natural disaster in Australia's history.
"The package will include a range of individual and program-based support services, specifically targeting the bereaved and additional psychological support for children of 10 to young adults of 26 with the aim re-engaging this vulnerable group to their communities and each other."

Full details can be found at:

- http://www.wewillrebuild.vic.gov.au/

and

- http://www.premier.vic.gov.au/premier/appeal-fund-to-provide-for-psychological-support.html

Macedon Ranges Youth Awards

Bill Coppinger — Wed, 04 Mar 2009 19:31:38 GMT

It’s that time of year again! Nominations are now open for the 2009 Macedon Ranges Youth Awards.

As part of National Youth Week 2009, the Macedon Ranges Shire Council Youth Development Unit would like to acknowledge, encourage, reward and promote the positive achievements of young people in the Shire.

On Thursday 2nd April 2009 there will be a Youth Awards Night which will showcase the talents of young people to the community and present category winners with awards. All nominees and the wider community are encouraged to attend.

Anyone who resides, studies or is employed in the Macedon Ranges Shire can nominate a young person aged 12-25 years for a Youth Award (this means you!), with categories including:

Sports
Arts
Environment
Community Involvement
Business
Academic

***Nominations Close at 5pm Friday 20th March 2009, so be quick!***

For a nomination pack and further information regarding the Youth Awards, please follow the link:

Macedon Ranges Shire Youth Awards

Or, if you would like any further information, feel free to contact Merinda Richards anytime on the details listed below.

Merinda Richards
Youth Development Officer

Macedon Ranges Shire Council
129 Mollison Street (PO Box 151) Kyneton VIC 3444
Ph: (03) 5422 0272
Mob: 0438 589 390
Email: m.richards@macedon-ranges.vic.gov.au

Australian Youth Forum

Bill Coppinger — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 17:05:06 GMT

On 2 October 2008 the Australian Government launched the Australian Youth Forum initiative.

This initiative is aimed at providing young Australians aged 16–24 and the youth sector with the opportunity to communicate their ideas, thoughts and opinions to Government on issues important to them.

The Australian Youth Forum has a dedicated website, enabling young people to have their say at any time. This website includes discussions boards on topical matters and announcements of future forums and events.

On 20 February 2009 the Australian Youth Forum will host its first multi-locational forum between the Federal Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis, and young people from across Australia.

Ten locations across all Australian states will be linked by live video satellite so that young people can lead and contribute to these discussions.

http://www.youth.gov.au/ayf

Youth Central - Roving Reporters Recruiting again!

Bill Coppinger — Wed, 02 Jul 2008 22:26:36 GMT

The Victorian youthcentral Roving Reporter Program is recruiting again!

This time round youthcentral is looking for twenty Victorians, aged 16-24 to join our Roving Reporter team. They will produce articles and reviews covering launches, career expos, festivals, events and news relevant to young people and their local communities.

All reporters will need to be able to commit to completing one of the 2-day workshops to be held on Saturday August 23rd and Sunday August 24th, or Wednesday September 24th and Thursday September 25th. Participants will be trained in web journalism and digital photography to assist them in contributing content to the site through-out their tenure, and provided with on-going support through the program.

Note: All travel and accommodation costs incurred in order to attend training will be covered by the Office for Youth.

Youth Central says: We’re not looking for Victoria’s best writers-just young people keen to be involved in a youth-friendly web project.

Applications close Friday July 25th, 2008 at 5pm and can be

sent via post to: Lauren Macken,

Youth Participation Project Officer,

Youth Central, Office for Youth, Department of Planning and Community

Development, GPO Box 2392, Melbourne, Vic, 3001 or

scanned and emailed to: lauren.macken@dpcd.vic.gov.au or

sent via fax to: 9208 3226

Full details can be found online at:

www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/

Schools 2020 Summit

Bill Coppinger — Mon, 14 Apr 2008 01:22:13 GMT

The 2020 Schools Summits were designed to get young people involved in shaping Australia’s future. And get involved is exactly what they did. School children from more than 500 schools across Australia participated in the summits which were held across Australia for a three-week period from 17 March 2008.

The Schools Summit Report, "Voices of the Future" has just been published this week.

The Federal Minister for Edcuation, the Honourable Julia Gillard has said:

I have been singularly impressed by the passion and commitment of the many thousands of young people who participated and who used this opportunity to put forward some really sound and important ideas about the future challenges facing Australia. This report contains an overview of their refreshingly innovative ideas, thoughts and solutions.

You can download the report here.

Can you cut it in the Kitchen?

Bill Coppinger — Thu, 20 Mar 2008 23:13:08 GMT

Are you...16-24 yrs old? Living in the greater Melbourne area? Unemployed? Not in full-time education? Have you experienced homelessness, drug or alcohol problems, or been involved with the law?

More importantly... do you love to cook?

Applications are open from Monday 17th March and close Friday 18th April.

JOIN THE CLASS OF 2008! APPLICATIONS ARE NOW OPEN!

Click here to apply!