DubboYouth blog

22 to 28 October 2009

The Hon Tony Burke, Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry is encouraging young Australians living in rural and regional areas to join the National Conversation and provide their input into the National Strategy for Young Australians. Read Minister Burke’s, blog on the AYF website.

You can also join a live web chat on Wednesday 28 October from 6-8pm* (AESDST) being hosted by the Reach Out program. Minister Burke will be participating in the web chat.

*Please note this forum may start earlier – the confirmed time will be on the Reach Out website.

The web chat and forum are being hosted by Reach Out. You will need to register with Reach Out to join in:

Register at http://au.reachout.com/register

Become a member of Reach Out to:

• Access the community forums
• Comment on fact sheets
• Create your own My Reach Out profile
• Receive our newsletter

Once you’ve registered, head over to the Community Forums where you can join in the Conversation. This forum is open now!

Get active in your community - the Australian Youth Forum (AYF) has provided a ‘Host Your Own Forum Kit’ so that you can get people in your community talking about what should be considered as part of the National Strategy for Young Australians.

Are you on Twitter? Join Kate Ellis, Minister for Youth and include the #youthconvo in your Tweets.

More information about the National Conversation and the National Strategy for Young Australians is available on the AYF website.

Experience a world of kickflips, ollies and shuvits in the specialised two day Skateboarding program coming to Dubbo.

The StreetWise interactive sessions are led by some of Australia’s best freestyle sporting athletes and will be dropping in at Dubbo Skate Park from the 14th of November. For the first time a girls only session will be held.

Visit www.skateboardingaustralia.org.au or Dubbo City Council Civic Administration Building (Cnr of Darling and Church Sts, Dubbo) to pre-register for the clinics. It costs $10.00 for four hours of workshops over two days and places are limited.

All StreetWise participants will also receive 2009 membership with Skateboarding Australia, personal accident insurance coverage, Slam skateboarding magazine, mania magazine, StreetWise school ruler, lots of stickers and more.

Beginner (Blue)*
Saturday 14th of Nov (9:00am – 11:00am)
Sunday 15th of Nov (9:00am – 11:00am)
 
All Girls (Girls Only)*
Saturday 14th of Nov (11.30am – 1.30pm)
Sunday 15th of Nov (11.30am – 1.30pm)

Intermediate (Red)*
Saturday 14th of Nov (2:00pm – 4:00pm)
Sunday 15th of Nov (2:00pm – 4:00pm)

The NSW Government is currently offering over 200 permanent and temporary jobs for young people.  

Successful applicants will earn while they learn in the NSW Public Sector Cadetship Program - JumpSTART NSW.  Positions are available across NSW in office or business administration, customer service, community services, IT and the environment.

Full details about the jobs and application process can be found at www.jobs.nsw.gov.au

The closing date is 4 November 2009.

NSW Youth Week is looking for aspiring young designers to help create the look for our website, posters and other promotional materials.

Designs can be for a poster, or a website, or just some ideas thrown down on paper. Entries should be funky, creative, and help spread the word about Youth Week. The winner will receive a $1000 cash prize, and have their work promote Youth Week in NSW through its posters and website.

Some young people involved with your Council may be interested in entering. Entry forms and more information, including terms and conditions of entry, can be found on the NSW Youth Week website, www.youthweek.nsw.gov.au

Entries close 5pm, Monday 16 November 2009. If you have any questions please email youthweek@youthweek.nsw.gov.au