Looking for Adrenalin Junkies ages 12-18 yrs
Youth and Family Services Logan City (YFS) have plenty of spots left for their Thunderbird Park trip. There are 65 adventure games, 7 flying fox rides, Tarzan swinging ropes, supsended trapezes, single beams, double ropes and much much more. You can walk, jump, fly and tumble through a series of thrilling fun-filled games.
Where: Departs YFS Youth Space
When: Friday 27 November
Time: 9am
Cost: Free
Contact: YFS 3826 1500
For more information: Registration form (pdf) Full Program Flyer (pdf)
Meebunn-bia, a non-profit outdoor education facility will be holding school holiday camp adventures for young people in January. The aim of Meebunn-bia's programs is to offer adventure-based experiences interwoven with community living and group initiatives that support the development of the participants.
Contac: Tracy Iselin 5541 2820 or 0403 830 373
For more information: View the Meebunn-bia Flyer (pdf)
Lattitude is an international volunteering organisation for young people aged 17 to 25. Our mission is to provide a distinctive international experience through a journey of discovery that fosters independence, helps others and promotes global understanding. Through global volunteering, we aim to give young people the opportunity to realise the world beyond their community and to truly engage with it. They are encouraged to develop awareness and responsibilities towards themselves and others, equipping them with vital life skills.
We still have 2010 projects available in many countries - particularly for mid-year departures.
For more information: Visit Lattitude Available Programs Flyer (pdf)
Members of the Early Years Network aim to work together to combine their knowledge and skills in order to develop locally responsive partnerships, child centred strategies and processses that support familes in the community. Come along to hear more about this new interagency network.
Where: Browns Plains Early Years Centre, Corner Wineglass and Middle Roads, Hillcrest
Time: 4pm - 5.30pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Please RSVP by 3 December to Giselle Pitot 3412 2940
For more information: Please download the Early Years Launch Flyer (pdf).
Four youth camps are being held throughout the Dec/Jan holidays 09. 13-17 years, male and female, 8 people per camp, leadership skills, self esteem and confidence building and enjoying the outdoors is on the list of things they will be doing.
Where:Jimboomba & Boonah
When: Dec/Jan school holidays
Time: 3 days 2 nights
Cost: Pending funding otherwise $295 per student includes everything
Contact : For more information please call Chris Barnett on 0429 628 658 register your interest asap.
This is a fun group for young women aged 13-16 years old exploring Bodies; Emotions; Nutrition; Drugs and Alcohol; Etiquette and Risks.
A 6 week program designed for girls aged 13-16 years, aimed at raising self-esteem, awareness and finding out about all those femail related issues.
Where: YFS, Logan
When: Every Wednesday, starting 11 November 2009
Time: 3.30 pm-5 pm
Contact: For further information or to book your place please contact Kellie or Simone on 3826 1500
Where: Logan Hyperdome Library, 66-70 Mandew Street, Shailer Park
When: Last Tuesday of every month
Time: 3.15 pm-4 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Bookings are essential, please call 3412 4120
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The seminars explore the unique pressures, needs and challenges currently facing Australian teenagers, their parents and anyone working with young people – including sex, drugs, alcohol, binge drinking, cyber bullying, and teens’ emotional and physical health.
Not just a talk-fest, the seminars give parents expert insights into the issues confronting young people and offer practical solutions to problems.
Where: University of Queensland Centre, Sir Fred Schonell Drive, St Lucia
When: 28 November 2009
Time: 12 noon- 5 pm
Cost: Seminar is $45 which are available through Ticketek on 132 849 or online at Generation Next
Metropolitan South TAFE in partnership with Wesley Mission Brisbane’s Young Parents Support Program are offering young people an opportunity to participate in workshops designed to develop skills for living and success for their futures.
Where: 6 Juniper Crt Beenleigh
When: 5 October–7 December; Mondays and one Thursday
Time: 9.30 am to 2.30 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Register your interest with Donna from the Young Parents Support Program on 3287 1290
By successfully completing the workshop you will have under taken four competencies from Certificate 1 in Skills for the Future
Presented by Backbone Youth Arts, the 2009 2high Festival pushes new boundaries and is all about touching art and being touched by art. They are seeking people to play a part of this creative playground on November 13 & 14 to feel art, performance and music that leaps through the floor, speaks from the heart and screams to a nation. If you are interested in making this vision a reality please download the application by visiting 2high Festival.
Schools first workshop in QLD
Schools First has been designed to build, strengthen and reward excellence in school-community partnerships around Australia. With $15 million of award funds committed by NAB over the next three years, Schools First aims to promote best practice in school-community partnerships that enhance outcomes for students. Schools in the state will be eligible to win a local award valued at $50,000, a state award which is worth up to $100,000 and the national award which will be at least $500,000.00.
The workshop is designed to inform, inspire and equip schools and their current or potential partners to improve student outcomes and apply for Schools First awards.
For more information please visit www.schoolsfirst.edu.au or contact Anita Pummeroy on 03 8634 1986
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Free screening and antibiotics, no medicare needed and everything is confidential. You then choose how to get results whether it be in person, by phone, sms or email.
Where: YFS, Youth Space, 372 Kingston Road, Slacks Creek
When: First Wednesday of every month
Time: 2 pm-4pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Please phone YFS on 38261500
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Youth Kate Ellis launched a new national competition to stimulate fresh ideas about how young people can connect with their communities. The annual Prime Minister’s Australian Youth Forum Challenge will start next year. Young Australians will be asked to propose projects that get young people engaged in their community and actively addressing local needs. The ideas will need to be sustainable and to link in with wider support, organisations and local businesses.
A panel of young people, youth workers and industry experts will shortlist the best ideas, with the Prime Minster and Minister Ellis choosing the ultimate winners. Winners will be eligible for up to $15 000 to put their ideas into action. Entrants will be encouraged to put forward ideas that give young people the skills and experience they need to learn, work, engage in community life and be a part of decision-making that affects them.
The Office for Youth will call for proposals for the Prime Minister’s AYF Challenge in early 2010.
More information can be found on the Australian Youth Forum website.
Are you aged between 12 to 24 years and have experienced physical violence, directly or indirectly, or know someone who has? Do you have a view on youth violence in your neighbourhood, town or city? If so, please take 5 minutes to complete the Impact of Violence on Young Australians Survey.
The Australian Parliament is holding an inquiry into the impact of violence on young Australians, and would really like to hear your views. What they mean by violence is the sort of violence that’s physical and is more likely to happen out on the street or in a public place.
For more information about the inquiry please call 02 6277 4566 or visit Youth Violence page
Mission Australias Nightspot Youth Homelessness Program in Logan is urgently seeking applications for volunteer Drivers to transport young people in need to the homes of volunteer hosts.
Please contact Bridget Coyne if interested by phoning 0431 905 036 or email coynebr@missionaustralia.com.au
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd and Minister for Youth Kate Ellis annouced $10 million to set up five new youth community centres across Australia.
This idea was one of the top ten ideas at the 2020 Youth Summit in April 2008, in which 100 young Australians came together in an historic meeting to help shape our national agenda.The Annual Prime Minister’s Australian Youth Forum Challenge will start next year.Young Australians will be asked to propose projects that get young people engaged in their community and actively addressing local needs. The ideas will need to be sustainable and to link in with wider support, organisations and local businesses. A panel of young people, youth workers and industry experts will shortlist the best ideas, with the Prime Minster and Minister Ellis choosing the ultimate winners. Winners will be eligible for up to $15 000 to put their ideas into action.
For further information visit Youth Forum Challenge
Applications are now open for the 2010 Australian Youth Representative Position. Youth Association and the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade has chosenone young Australian tobe the Youth Representative in Australia's delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York in 2010 this could be you!
For further information and to apply visit 2010 Australian Youth Representative
The study, which was undertaken for ARACY by Murdoch Children's Research Institute, found primary school age children were engaging in a range of risk-taking behaviours that put them in danger of developing long-term social and health problems.
The State of Australia's Young People: a report on the social, economic, health and family lives of young people.
The full report (pdf) is available for download.
QPASTT youth team are currently trying to compile a resource list of all Homework Clubs in Brisbane. They are specifically targeting Homework Clubs that provide access for young people from refugee backgrounds - however any information about other Homework Clubs would also be appreciated.
If you have any information, please email elisebarton@qpastt.org.au.
2010 For our children Ampe Anwernekenheke Conference: Searching for presenters
It is estimated 600 to 700 Aborignal and Torres Strait Islander child care leaders, practitioner, policymakers, reserachers and government representatives from around Australia will attend the conference in Alice Springs from 27 to 29 July 2010.
They are looking for organisations and individuals to present workshops and sessions.
For further information visit The 2010 for our chidren
Youth suicide is a key concern in Queensland. The Commission has found that on average, 16 children and young people suicide each year in Queensland – a rate which is almost twice the national average.The Commission needs your help to prevent these tragic deaths.We are seeking your feedback on the Commission’s Reducing Youth Suicide in Queensland (RYSQ)
Your knowledge or experiences engaging with children and young people who are at risk of suicide or who have suicided will help better target future efforts to prevent youth suicide in Queensland.
Read the Discussion Paper (pdf) for further information.
Closing date for submissions: Monday 30 November 2009
Visions of Australia - primary school students will be asked to choose their favourite line from the Australian national anthem Advance Australia Fair. They will then interpret this into a drawing on the back of the specially prepared Visions of Australia flags. The completed flags will form bunting that will be distributed to Queensland councils, community groups and organisations for display at 2010 Australia Day events.
Australia Day Achievement and Local Government Awards recognise the achievements and contributions of individuals and groups to the community. Certificates and medallions are available for purchase for Australia Day Award recipients.
There are a range of activities and awards you can get involved in. Contact 07) 3405 5215 email australiaday@premiers.qld.gov.au or check out the Australia Day Experience
In July 2009 QCOSS and YANQ co-hosted a joint Youth Policy forum. Participants discussed a range of topics and ideas, including:
• barriers for young people identifying as lesbian, gay, transgender or bisexual in accessing community services
• systemic issues and priorities in youth policy; and
• a proposal to establish flexible and generic youth services in all regions of Queensland.
Download the Report from the QCOSS/YANQ Youth Social Policy Forum (pdf)
Cyber Safety & Wellbeing Initiative
The Alannah and Madeline Foundation has received funding from the Australian Government Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR) for the Cybersafety and Wellbeing Initiative national pilot in 150 schools. The Alannah and Madeline Foundation is a national charity with an emphasis on protecting children from violence. The Foundation cares for children who have experience or witnessed violence, and runs programs that seek to prevent violence in the lives of children. The pilot will enable testing of a model, developed by the Foundation in collaboration with RMIT University, for teaching students about the safe and responsible use of communications technologies.
Individual schools that wish to participate in the pilot are encouraged to contact the Foundation (pdf) or e-mail esmart@amf.org.au
As part of its consultation processes, the Commission has arranged for the topic of gambling to be placed on the Government's Australian Youth Forum website.
The Commission invites young people to comment on their experiences with gambling at this website.
This forum will be open for comments for the next two months. The outcomes of this discussion will help inform the Commission’s inquiry.
The British Council is now looking for outstanding young Australias (aged16-19) to take part in the next Global Changemakers event. This world wide initiative supports a global network of young people who are making practical and visible differences to their communities, countries and regions.
For more information please visit the Global Changemakers website or phone (02) 9326 2022 or email the project coordinator Amrit Gill at amrit.gill@britishcouncil.org.au.
The Lawnton Salvation Army Youth Outreach Service has long term accommodation available in Bracken Ridge for under 18s. The accommodation is affordable, costing approximately $125 per fortnight. Tenants must have independent living skills such as cooking and cleaning and be involved in an external daily activity. Unmarried couples are not eligible.
Contact Salvation Army Lawnton youth worker Bindy at YOSBrisbane@aue.salvationarmy.org or on 3285 8522 for further information.
If you know of any Young person who is aged between 15-19 years and who are not engaged at school or full time employment, please let Dee from Smart Connections know. The Program can either par-fund or fully-fund (depending on cost) the course while supporting thme with any other needs.
Contact: Dee on 0427 128 130 or 3807 7988.
Schools First is a fantastic new initiative that is about improving outcomes for young people.
At its heart, Schools First is about bringing together students, teachers, parents and community members, to support each other and help improve student outcomes.
With a prize pool of $5 million every year for three years, Schools First is a national awards program.
The awards include up to 60 local awards of $50,000 each and up to eight state awards of $100,000 each. One outstanding national award recipient will receive between $500,000 - $1 million.
Schools First is brought to life by NAB in partnerships with Foundation for Young Australians and Australian Council for Educational Research.
For more information please visit the Schools First website.
Young Filmmakers Festival 2009
The Young Filmmakers Festival Queensland is back for 2009 with more filmmaking prizes and more career starting opportunities.
This year's winner of Best Film will be featured in an episode of Channel 9's, The SHAK
The Young Filmmakers Festival is a free youth engagement program designed for Queensland's youth.
To enter, go to the Young Filmmakers website and download an Entry Form.
Lead On Logan powered by PCYC has just secured half a page at the Albert and Logan each month for young people to write about what's important to them. Gain experience in print media, make new friends and learn new skills.
Contact: Candice on 3442 1718 or email candice.sullican@pcyc.org.au
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The Lady Mollie Askin Ballet Travelling Scholarship provides support for Australian ballet artists aged 17 to 29 to help them further their cultural education. It is awarded every two years for study, maintenance and travel either in Australia or overseas. Three scholarships of $20,000 each will be offered in 2010.
Applications close 27 November 2009
The Program strengthens the capacity of eligible organisations to support initiatives that inspire and encourage young people aged between 12 and 25 years to develop skills and connections within their communities.
Check out the informaiton for the program
This new report, conducted by the Queensland Commission for Children and Young People and Child Guardian, presents the latest findings of an ongoing study that is investigating the experiences and perspectives of young people in residential care in Queensland. Survey data from a representative sample of 221 young people were analysed to identify young people’s levels of satisfaction with various aspects of their residential care experience.
Read the Report.
Each calendar year the Foundation donates approximately $1,000,000 to programs aimed at assisting marginalised young people. There are two types of grants available through the Foundation:
1.National Grants (up to $300,000 per annum) - programs that are 1-5 years in length.
2.Community Grants ($10,000 or less) - small, local, one-off programs.
For more information read the guidelines from their website.
The aim of the bursary program is to provide a source of financial assistance to Logan families whose children are completing year 12 and who have demonstrated high academic achievement and the potential to be successful at tertiary studies. In particular, bursaries are made available to families whose own financial resources are limited and who may find it difficult to support a student at a tertiary institution.
Up to ten tertiary education bursaries will be offered to students in 2010, to assist with offsetting the costs of their course at a recognised Queensland tertiary institution. Bursaries of $3,000 per student are spread over three years of the course of study.
More information about the educational bursary is available by contacting Kylie Harding at Logan City Council on 3412 4393.
Provides assistance for young Australians under 25 years, including those from disadvantaged backgrounds and gifted and talented individuals
For more information on this opportunity please visit the Community Builders
Junior Landcare is Landcare Australia's youth program, which aims to get kids actively involved in their environment and enable them to develop sustainable habits from a young age. It is a great, hands-on way to get kids connecting with and learning about nature, as well as encouraging them to get outdoors.
For more information: Please contact Rebecca Millard on 03 9661 9977 or visit Community Builders
The Youth Fields Express Newsletter contains lots of information with many interesting articles.
Check out the full newsletter, published by the Australian Clearinghouse for Youth Studies.
The Active After-school Communities program is a structured physical activity program delivered nationally to children enrolled in Australian primary schools and Childcare Benefit (CCB approved Out of School Hours Care Services (OHSCS) during the timeslot of 3.00 pm to 5.30 pm. The program is designed to engage traditionally non-active children in structured physical activities and build pathways between local community organisations and sporting clubs.
There are either various closing dates or they are always open. Please check individual entry for dates by accessing the community builders site.
Livesmart.net.au is a new multilingual living skills website for young people and their workers. The website provides living skills information in 6 languages (Arabic, Amharic, Dinka, Swahili, Karen and English) and features an interactive ‘make your own budget’ tool.
The website includes information about housing, managing mobile phone bills, getting legal advice and staying happy and healthy.
- Think U Know
Think U Know has been replicated in Aust by the Australian Federal Police and a range of other sponsors. This is a relatively new site and is good for some basic information pertinent to Australia.
- Cyber Bullying Report (pdf)
This report out of the UK provides some really practical information about the issues, the challenges with it and what people can potentially do:
- Cyber-Bullying Stories
This is a new website developed by the South Australian Government called, “Cyber-bullying Stories”. This site provides information for young people, parents and teachers.
The Federal government have just released ‘What’s In It For Youth?’. It is a quick guide that aims to let the youth of Australia know about important Budget initiatives and many other recent Australian Government announcements.
View and download the guide (pdf)
This campaign was launched in Victoria this week. It is aimed toward young men and drinking, trying to encourage some protective behaviors. They have developed a series of short commercials that are quite entertaining and an interesting way to encourage young men to take some responsibility for their mates when out and about.
To check out some of the ads or to get more information visit Championship Moves
The Queensland Department of Fair Trading has just revamped their website for young people to use. It is called “Get out there” and contains lots of really great information about a range of legal information for young people.
This website contains information about:
- Looking for work
- Buying a car
- Buying a house
- Mental Health, Physical Health and staying safe
- Shopping
For more information visit the Get Out There website.
In October 2008, the Department of Child Safety launched the Children and Young People’s Participation Strategy 2008-2011. The strategy aims to enhance opportunities for a child or young person to overcome barriers and have a voice. Involvement in decisions that affect their lives is a fundamental right for all children, and of particular importance for children who have been abused.
The strategy was developed with input from departmental staff and external stakeholders including young people selected by the CREATE Foundation and young people involved with the Out Loud group in Townsville. The strategy document was informed by the literature review Listening, Hearing and Acting. To support the strategy, children and young people faced with the prospect of living away from home due to abuse or neglect, also have access to an ‘Info Kit’, to help them participate in decisions affecting their futures.
The strategy are available for download from the Department of Child Safety website.
This site provides a great resource as it encourages young people to talk about depression and offers them ways to seek help if necessary.
Visit Youth Beyond Blue.
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Our mission is to ensure that youth have every opportunity to reach their full potential by providing an innovative and honest influence, while maintaining a professional, responsive and nurturing environment for young people to excel. We are a young organisation and look forward to building an exciting youth service with the youth of this community.
Where: JYS, South Street Jimboomba
When: Open Monday to Friday
Time: Opening hours 9am to 3pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Stacey Ross on 0408 158 642
Youth Development and Support Program
The Program strengthens the capacity of eligible organisations to support initiatives that inspire and encourage young people aged between 12 and 25 years to develop skills and connections within their communities. For further information visit youth developement.
At Queensland Counselling Group we offer a general counselling service to young people aged 10-18. They also offer a young parents counselling service (during pregnancy and young parenting) for both males and females.
Where: Bryants Road Specialist Centre, 70 Bryants Road , Loganholme, QLD 4129
Sunnybank Private Specialists Centre, 245 McCullough St, Sunnybank QLD 4109
Visit Queensland Counselling Group for more information
Kids Helpline has lauched it's new website. The site offers a safe, fun and interactive place for kids and young people to explore issues that are important to them.
A 'grownups' section of the website has also been developed with the broader community in mind. This area aims to address the needs of parents, teachers, service providers, media and researchers.
GSFW aims to create a transition pathway for young people towards getting a job, returning to school, or continuing with other education or training.
The Beenleigh PCYC has commenced an ongoing 11 week training program that has been offered to a maximum of eleven young people at a time that are genuinely interested in improving their skills which in turn increases their chances of gaining employment.
For more information please download the GSFW flyer (pdf) or contact Beenleigh PCYC on 3380 1777.
This shelter is for Males only, aged 16-21 and is primarily for Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander young people. Accommodation is for up to 3 months and during their stay, residents are involved in independent living programs and will receive case management support during their accommodation as well as post accommodation support.
The team at the new shelter is available to assist with further information and talk to workers or young people about the accommodation and the programs.
To contact the shelter please phone 3381 9880 or email danny@iiys.org.au
There is a Youth Drop In Centre that runs every Friday in Logan.
Where: The Spot Community Centre, 49 Eastern Road, Browns Plains
When: Held every Friday nights (except last Friday of the month).
Time: 6.30 pm - 9 pm
Cost: Free
Contact: Helen on 0410 036 485 or 3809 2777
Over the past 16 years, Youth Enterprise Trust (YET), has had a history of providing experiential based Wilderness programs aimed at young people between the ages of 16 – 24 years of age.
For more details and information on these programs please contact 5543 6899 or email enquiries@yet.net.au. YET continues to run its Wilderness programs and information about these can be accessed on the Youth Enterprise Trust web site.
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