Do you think you know it all???

Come along to show off your general knowledge, win some excellent prizes, and of course have a fun night! All to help raise money for Girl Guides Dubbo District.

Make up a team with some friends, or just come along and join a team on the night to make some new friends.

When: Thursday 28th January, start at 7pm
Where: West Dubbo Bowling Club
How much: $10 per person (teams of 6-8) or $5pp for Guides and immediate family

RSVP by 5pm 26th Jan: Karina Judd on 0448 318 748 or email karina.judd@gmail.com

In line with the Australian Government direction of empowering young people and giving them greater opportunities to express their ideas, a competition is being run to determine the two locations for the live launch events for 2010 National Youth Week.

The National Youth Week ‘ourspace’ competition invites entrants to submit an audio, video or photographic piece about their home town and the contribution that young people make. Assessment of the entries will focus on the messages portrayed, rather than technical filmmaking/photographic or audio skills. 

Two winners, aged 12-25, will be selected from two different locations, and will each receive a VIP pass to a live music event in their home town. The National Launch Events will then be held in two different locations in April 2010. The competition entries close on 31 January 2009.

National Youth Week 2010 will run from 10-18 April 2010 and is themed ‘Live it Now’.

‘Ourspace’ has now been officially launched by the Minister for Youth, the Hon Kate Ellis MP and we encourage young people from across Australia to apply.

To find out more about ‘ourspace’, as well as other competitions or events held during national youth week, visit www.youthweek.com

What do you think about media reporting on illicit drugs?

If you’re aged 16-24 and live in Australia we want to hear your views on media reporting on drug issues.

Is it balanced, biased, misleading or whatever?

Option 1: Online survey

Visit www.drugmediasurvey.com and give us your reactions to media stories. The survey takes only 10-20 minutes. You could win a $200 music voucher!

Option 2:  Join a discussion on drugs in the media

Focus groups will be held in Surry Hills, Sydney, in January – February 2010 and will last 60-90 mins. You will receive $70 cash for your time! To find out more contact Caitlin on (02) 9385 0132 or 0468 914 050.

www.drugmediasurvey.com

This study is being conducted by DPMP, UNSW.

You don’t need to have tried drugs to participate.

Do you want cheap entry to the pool, a discounted game of ten-pin bowling or laser skirmish? Take advantage of some interesting classes at the Library or WPCC, or check out other activities available during the break.

Click here to find out how!

For more information contact: Michael Haley on 0409 823 329.

Nominations for the Dubbo Young Australian of the Year have been extended until 5pm, Monday 11 January.

If you know anyone who deserves this recognition please go to http://www.dubbo.nsw.gov.au/AnnouncementRetrieve.aspx?ID=29228 for more information and the nomination form.

The successful nominee will be announced at the Dubbo Australia Day Ceremony, Victoria Park Tuesday 26th of January.

Creative Cartooning (Interactive video session)

Lewis Morley, prop designer for Star Wars and the Matrix will appear via Interactive Video link at the Dubbo library. Lewis has become one of Australia's most successful creative prop designers and cartoonists.

Date: Thursday 7 January
Time: 2.30pm to 4.00pm
Where: Dubbo Branch Library, Corner Macquarie & Talbragar Streets
Age suitable: young people 12 years +
Cost: $10.00

In efforts to highlight their contribution to society and help address the challenges they face, the United Nations is dedicating a year to young people by proclaiming 2010 the International Year of Youth, commencing on next 12 August.

Under the theme “Dialogue and Mutual Understanding”, the Year will aim at encouraging dialogue and understanding across generations. It will promote the ideals of peace, respect for human rights and freedoms, as well as solidarity. It will also aim to encourage young people to dedicate themselves to achieving the objectives of progress and development, including the Millennium Development Goals.

In its resolution proclaiming the Year, adopted today, the United Nations General Assembly called on Governments, civil society, individuals and communities worldwide to support activities at local and international levels to mark the Year.

“The International Year is about advancing the full and effective participation of youth in all aspects of society”, says Nicola Shepherd, Focal Point on Youth. “We encourage all sectors of society to work in partnership with youth and youth organizations to better understand their needs and concerns and to recognize the contributions that they can make to society.”

Several international events are already scheduled throughout the year. They include the Fifth World Youth Congress, to be held from 31 July to 13 August 2010 in Istanbul, Turkey, and the World Conference for Youth, in Mexico City from 24 to 27 August. Both gatherings will focus on youth and sustainable development in the context of the Millennium Development Goals. The inaugural Youth Olympic Games in Singapore (14-26 August), will aim at inspiring youth around the world to embrace, embody and express the Olympic values of excellence, friendship and respect.

For further information, contact Nicola Shepherd, United Nations Programme on Youth, youth@un.org or visit http://www.un.org/youth.

(Source: http://www.un.org/News/Press/docs//2009/ga10906.doc.htm)