Youth Week 2012
We're excited to announce that Youth Week for 2012 will be held from 13th April to 22nd April.
This year, hundreds of events will again be held across NSW throughout Youth Week to celebrate the positive contributions young people make to our society and providing opportunities for young people to organise their own events.
Visit the Youth Week website to find out more about Youth Week and events happening in your area.
2012 NSW Youth Advisory Council
Applications for the 2012 NSW Youth Advisory Council are now closed.
A record number of applications were received.
It is anticipated that an announcement of appointments to the Council will be made towards the end of January 2012.
If you have any enquiries please do not hesitate to contact the Executive Officer at yac@yac.nsw.gov.au or (02) 9995 0532.
Redkite's Dare to Dream Scholarships
Redkite, a national charity that supports young people through cancer, has launched its 2011 Dare to Dream Scholarships.
Scholarships are available for 15 to 24 years olds who have cancer or who are cancer survivors. You can apply for a scholarship yourself or nominate someone.
A Redkite Dare to Dream Scholarship can be used:
- To achieve education goals (can be at high school, at a tertiary level or work related)
- To pursue work and career aspirations
- To follow a passion for a particular area of interest (this doesn't have to be education or work related
Applications are open today until the 7th October, 2011.
To download the application form or for more information on the National Redkite Scholarship Program, please visit www.redkite.org.au/scholarships
Redkite supports teenagers and young adults up to the age of 24 years old through the cancer journey by providing a range of services including financial assistance, support in hospital and telephone and email support.
Comprehensive Review of the Better Futures funding program
Consultations on the future direction of the Better Futures funding program.
The Minister responsible for Youth Affairs, Victor Dominello MP, has announced a comprehensive review of the Better Futures program.
Minister Dominello wants to ensure that the Better Futures program aligns with the Government's social policy principles, and that there is strong and genuine input from young people, youth organisations and other participants in the youth sector on the priorities and issues it addresses.
Minister Dominello has asked that there be an open discussion on what the Better Futures program should look like and where it should be focused.
To ensure that as many young people and youth sector organisations as possible have an opportunity to participate in this process, an open forum and a series of meetings with youth sector networks will be held in July and August.
Find out more about the Review of the Better Futures funding program and download the discussion paper »
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