Youth Events and Opportunities
This section contains details on opportunities for youth including workshops, programs, activities, recreation, volunteering, competitions, surveys, etc.
The Balunu Foundation: Indigenous Youth Healing Program
The Balunu Foundation (Balunu) is an indigenous owned and operated, not for profit, registered charity based in Darwin in the Northern Territory. Balunu’s vision is to break the cycle of indigenous disadvantage by targeting the youth of this generation and reconnecting them to their true identity, dealing with the underlying issues they face and equipping them with the necessary tools to make strong choices. Balunu strives to increase the self-esteem, confidence and emotional and spiritual wellbeing of indigenous youth to assist them to become strong, balanced individuals who will create strong families and positive pathways for future generations.
Interested in Volunteering in West Arnhem Land this Summer??
Youth Challenge Australia (YCA) has two positions available for volunteers interested in working for 7 weeks with Indigenous children in West Arnhem Land during the school holidays to facilitate youth activities, with a focus on teaching kids about healthy eating and lifestyles. The program runs from December 8th 2010 to January 23rd 2011.
Venndale Rehabilitation Centre: Transitional Aftercare Program
Venndale Transitional Aftercare (TAC) program was opened on the 21st of October 2010. The TAC program has been designed and set up to house individuals and couples that have completed ANY Alcohol & or other drug program and are looking for a safe and structured way to integrate back into the wider community.
It’s a Piece of Cake to Have a Positive Body Image of Yourself… NOT!!!
It’s so hard for girls to have a positive body image of themselves when society is almost forcing them to always feel like they are not good enough. Whether it’s the media, our friends, the shops we purchase our clothes in or the fact our mothers are on a diet. Girls almost need to fight to say “it’s okay to be me”! Sacha Kaluri (Colbourne) is a renowned Youth Motivational Speaker that speaks to thousands of young people around Australia years after year. Sacha runs either a one hour seminar or a one day workshop with female students discussing BODY IMAGE.
YourLastRight.com
The issue of voluntary euthanasia is high on the media agenda of late but is sometimes presumed to be an older person’s issue. YourLastRight.com feels that it’s everyone’s issue and has established itself as the national alliance of pro-voluntary euthanasia and dying with dignity groups. It plans to harness the energy of all Australians.
Youth Representative Update
Applications are now open for the 2011 Australian Youth Representative Position! Each year since 1999 the United Nations Youth Association and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has chosen one young Australian to be the Youth Representative in Australia’s delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York. In 2011, this could be you! The Australian Youth Representative is responsible for representing the views and interests of Australian young people to the United Nations.
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Same Old Political Discourse Not Good Enough For Young Voters
Same old political discourse not good enough for young voters: Youth discontent with mainstream media coverage at an all time high. When it comes to Australia’s youngest voters, the majority of media coverage this election completely missed the mark. And if you ask Gen Y, it is clear where the problem lies. Young people increasingly express the sentiment that the issues most important to them are being ignored by the politicians in Canberra, and this election more than ever, they expressed their discontent at the ballot box. While fervent electoral analysis is sure to go on for many weeks to come, it is clear from talking to Australia’s youth that they feel abandoned by not only the major parties, but also by mainstream media.
OurSay Australia
The new site allows anyone to submit questions directly to politicians and vote for other questions you like. The site then wrangles the ansers from our pollies. It’s all created by young people, volunteer-driven, greased with some philanthropic dollars and destined to become a key new way for VIPs to meet their public.
Youth Career Motivational Seminar
Motivate, activate, and inspire. Give your students confidence, teach them resilience, making choices, independence and how to get back up when life hands you a dirty deal. Don’t gamble on your students being motivated in the second half of the year. For an energising seminar at your school for your Year 10, 11 and 12 /VCAL and Trade students about “How to choose a career” contact Sacha Kaluri (Colbourne).
Student Outcomes Survey
Over 100,000 students across Australia who completed a vocational education and training (VET) module or qualification in 2009 will be contacted in the coming weeks to have their say on the nation’s training system.
Rock & Water 3 Day Workshops in the NT in May and August
Over 20,000 educators have been trained in the Rock and Water Program throughout Australia. This program offers educators a new way to interact with boys and girls through physical/social teaching. Physical exercises are constantly linked with mental and social skills. Many health services, youth services and schools have introduced Rock and Water as an effective anti-bullying tool.
The Australian Youth Music Council
The Australian Youth Music Council was created in 2009 as the youth sub-committee of the Music Council of Australia. Our group has 9 young people from across Australia who are involved in a variety of genres (contemporary music, jazz, early music, classical, hip hop etc) and with different experiences in music industry.
Want Better Public Transport
If you are frustrated but wanting to act for a better public transport system in your state we want to hear from you. Nationally we will generate a discussion and work towards better and more reliable public transport solutions for all.
Are You Ready To ROC? This Serious Game Lets Young People Test Drive Life
Question: Did you know that not only is Inspire Foundation behind the very amazing Reach Out, Act Now and Reach Out Teachers Network websites, but a while back it also gave birth to a very seriously good game - Reach Out Central (ROC)?
Calling All Youth-Led Organisations
Seeking Expression of Interest to fill positions on the AYAC Policy Advisory Council. The Australian Youth Affairs Coalition (AYAC) is Australia’s non-government youth affairs peak body, which seeks to represent young people aged 12-25 and the sector that supports them. AYAC has a growing membership of State and Territory Youth Peak Bodies, National Youth Organisations, researchers, policy makers and young people themselves, who are all passionate about creating an Australian community that supports and promotes the positive development of young people.
YMCA Skate Services: Program for Young People
Do you work with a Youth Committee?
Do you have some great local Skate Facilities?
YMCA Skate Services has developed a new skate facility event management program for young people.
Supporting Children After Separation Program
Please find below the flyers for the coming SCASP group programs for children ages 7-10years and 11-13years beginning early March 2010. Also, find attached a flyer for individual support & information available for teens at CatholicCare Berrimah & CatholicCare Palmerston office. Teens may self-refer, or they may come along at the suggestion of their parents or other concerned people. The program is client-centred, and provides a range of information, support, counselling, and skills training according to the needs of the teen.
AYF Has a New Discussion Forum on Volunteering
The AYF has a new discussion forum on volunteering. The Government would like your views on how we can inspire more young people to volunteer and how best to support you in your volunteering activities.
Ignite! The E-Newsletter for Enterprising Young People
IGNITE is FREE, monthly, & packed with great opportunities & contacts to help young people turn their ideas, business, & career goals into a reality! IGNITE is created by The FRANK Team (formerly Youth 2 Youth).