National Youth Week is coming up at the end of March and the beginning of April. This week celebrates young people in Australia. It would be great to get lots of Qnetters along to the Youth InterACT Conference! The details for the conference, and other events to be held in Canberra are below:
Youth InterACT Conference 2006 'Your Territory'
The Annual Youth InterACT Conference gives young people an opportunity to learn new skills, participate, have fun and let their voices be heard. The Conference is part of the Youth InterACT initiative, which invites all young people in the ACT to participate and have their say.
'Your Territory' is the fourth Youth InterACT conference for young people aged 12-25 in the ACT hosted by the Office for Children, Youth and Family Support, Department of Disability, Housing and Community Services.
'Your Territory' gives young people the opportunity to influence youth policy and have a say about issues that affect them. Participants will be albe to take part in workshops covering topics such as:
- Supporting young epople with a disability;
- Sustainable consumption;
- Youth legal rights;
- Initiatives for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people;
- Youth participation in the Multicultural Festival;
- How the ACT Government works; and
- Youth homelessness and tenancy issues.
Ms Katy Gallagher MLA, the Minister for Children, Youth and Familt Support will open the conference. The opening of the conference provides the backdrop for the launch of National Youth Week in the ACT.
Following the conference, participants are invited to attend the National Youth Week Expo in Garema Place, Civic (see below).
Conference registration forms are available online. If you're at school, the conference organisers can write to your school to ask them to give you the day off! If you're under 18, you'll need permission from a parent or guardian.
Time: 9am - 3pm Friday 31 March 2006.
Address: Gorman House. Ainslie Ave, Braddon
If you would like more information on this event, please contact Sharyn Barr on 6205 9286 or email youthinteract@act.gov.au.
Youth Week Expo
National Youth Week's big opening event right in the heart of Canberra City. The Red Cross's 'Save-A-Mate' project wil host a great line up of bands, DJ's and dance, including a full afternnoon of food, art and recreation.
The event is being held by Youth Coalition of ACT and will be held in Canberra on Saturday, April 01, 2006.
Time: 4pm-9pm Friday 31 March 2006.
Address: Garema Place, Canberra
If you would like more information on this event, please contact Sarah van der Sommen on 02 6247 3540.
Expo '06 (Gungahlin)
Expo '06 will showcase the talents, achievements, abilities and creativity of all young people showing that the contribution of young people to the community is both a positive and valued one. Young people will be given the opporutunity to express themselves through a variety of different ways.
The event is being held by Gungahlin Regional Community Service and will be held in Gungahlin on Saturday, April 01, 2006.
Time: 11am-3pm
Address: Gungahlin Skate Park, Yerrabi Ponds off Gundaroo Drive
If you would like more information on this event, please contact Tom Zinkel on 02 6123 4411.
Up Your Art
This art exhibition showcases young people's talents. Individual artworks are a product from workshops funded by YWCA and other community services.
The event is being held by YWCA and will be held in Canberra on the following dates:
Saturday, April 01, 2006
Sunday, April 02, 2006
Monday, April 03, 2006
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Friday, April 07, 2006
Saturday, April 08, 2006
Sunday, April 09, 2006
Time: 10am-5pm
Address: ACT Legislative Assembly. Civic Sq, London Cct
If you would like more information on this event, please contact Kim Hopper on 0423 339 723.
big break @ belco
Breakdance crews and individual dnacers strut their stuff in dance compeitions. This event invites and encourages young people to see their peers perform with a view to inspiring and developing breakdance in ACT youth and showcasing the talents of those already involved.
The event is being held by U Turn Youth Service.
Time: 10am-7pm Friday, April 07, 2006.
Address: Belconnen Community Theatre. Chandler St, Belconnen
If you would like more information on this event, please contact Andy Papp on 02 6264 0261.
MY voice
The Multicultural Youth Services will host five afternoon forums on differenct cultures.Young multicultural people will speak, encouraging the audience to ask honest, candid and relavent questions about their cultural background.Cultures explored include Sudanese, Islam, Burmese and Pacific Island.
The event is being held by Multicultural Youth Services and will be held in Canberra on the following dates:
Monday, April 03, 2006
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Friday, April 07, 2006
Time: 1pm - 3pm
Address: ACT Multicultual Centre. North Building, London Cct
If you would like more information on this event, please contact Sarah van der Sommen on 02 6247 1794.
Young Canberra Citizen of the Year 2006 Ceremony
Presentation of the 2006 Young Canberra Citizen of the Year Awards including Young Canberra Citizen of the Year, The Encouragement Award & The Most Outstanding Group Award.
The event is being held by Office of Children, Youth & Family Support.
Time: 3pm-4pm Thursday, April 06, 2006.
Address: ACT Legislative Assembly. Civic Sq, London Cct
If you would like more information on this event, please contact Danielle Broughton on 02 6205 9104.
Youth InterACT Grants & Scholarships Ceremony
Annoucement of the successful applicants.The Youth InterACT Grants provides funding up to $1500 to young people to organise projects, events, activities and programs for other young people in the ACT.The Youth InterACT Scholarships provide up to $500 for young people to attend conferences or events
The event is being held by Office of Children, Youth & Family Support.
Time: 3pm-4pm Thursday, April 06, 2006.
Address: ACT Legislative Assembly. Civic Sq, London Cct
If you would like more information on this event, please contact Sharyn Barr on 02 6205 9286.
Class Clowns - State Workshops
Australia’s funniest minors in a majorily funny showcase! In every classroom in Australia there’s a Class Clown… and this is your chance to see the next big thing in the making! Come along to a Class Clowns Heat or the State Final and support the next generation of comedians!
The event is being held by Melbourne International Comedy Festival and will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Time: 9.30pm
Address: The Street Theatre. Cnr Childers St & University Ave, Canberra
If you would like more information on this event, please contact Gemma Crofts on 03 9417 7711.
Class Clowns - State Heats and Finals
You're hilarious…you know it, we know it, so prove it to the nation! Take your stand up act or skit to a Class Clown workshop with a professional comedian, perform in a heat and you could be heading to the 2006 Class Clowns National Grand Final!
The event is being held by Melbourne International Comedy Festival and will be held on the following dates:
Tuesday, April 04, 2006
Wednesday, April 05, 2006
Thursday, April 06, 2006
Friday, April 07, 2006
Time: Heats 4/3, 5/3, 6/3 - 1.30pm. Finals 7/3 - 7pm
Address: The Street Theatre. Cnr Childers St & University Ave
If you would like more information on this event, please contact Gemma Crofts on 03 9417 7711.