NYW is the largest celebration of young people in Australia. Thousands of young people aged 12–25 across Australia get involved in NYW each year. NYW is an opportunity for young people to:
- share ideas
- attend live events
- have their voices heard on issues of concern to them
- showcase their talents
- celebrate their contribution to the community
- take part in competitions, and
- have fun!
We are proud to announce that NYW is back for 2012 and is going to be BIGGER and BETTER than EVER.
NYW will be held from Friday 13 April to Sunday 22 April 2012 (school holidays in SA).
The theme for 2012 is Imagine. Create. Inspire. so get your thinking caps on and start talking to young people about how to join in NYW in your local area.
LAUNCH OF NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK 2012
The District Council of Grant’s Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) were successful in their application to host the South Australian launch of National Youth Week 2012 to be held on Friday 13 April next year.
“Holding the state launch event in a regional centre, especially one as vibrant as Mt Gambier, provides an excellent opportunity for the region’s young people to develop and deliver a major event that showcases their local community” said Minister for Youth, the Hon Ian Hunter MLC on announcing the location of the launch event.
“It will also be a fantastic way for young people in the region to celebrate National Youth Week.”
To be staged at the Old Mt Gambier Gaol, the event will involve live music, dance, expression art, multicultural activities, giant rides, food stalls and information booths. Organisers expect around 2,000 young people from the lower south east of the Limestone Coast to attend the launch.
The District Council of Grant YAC will partner with the City of Mt Gambier YAC, the Pangula Manammurna Aboriginal Youth Action Committee and the Mount Gambier Migrant Resource Centre to run the event.
2012 Grants for events
Grants for YAC's (through their local council), non-government and government agencies are now open closed.
We received an overwhelming response and the Office for Youth will endeavour to announce National Youth Week Funding in February 2012.
Thank you to all who have submitted a grant application(s).
2012 Non- funded Event Registration
National Youth Week encourages young people to take part in activities and enjoy special events that celebrate their individuality and diversity.
Organisations and groups wanting to officially participate in National Youth Week events and activities can apply for endorsement from the Office for Youth, and receive promotion through the National Youth Week Australian Government website, youthweek.com and promotional material from the Australian Government, Office for Youth and Youthbeyondblue
(subject to availability).
To register your National Youth Week event please
click here.
Conditions of participation in South Australia
Participation in National Youth Week is voluntary. Applications for participation in National Youth Week activities in South Australia will be endorsed by the Office for Youth providing the following criteria are met:
- Young people are actively involved in planning, implementing and evaluating the National Youth Week activity/ies.
- The activity/ies meets the aims and objectives of National Youth Week.
- The activity/ies meets insurance, risk management, equal opportunity, duty of care and child protection requirements outlined in this agreement between the organisation/group and the Office for Youth.
- Young people are not charged a fee to participate in or attend National Youth Week activities. However, if in exceptional circumstances, a fee is required to be charged, approval needs to be sought from the Office for Youth.
- All activities endorsed for National Youth Week carry the appropriate National Youth Week logos.
- A brief report of National Youth Week activity/ies as is submitted at the completion of National Youth Week.
There were lots of great events held during NYW 2011 with plenty of opportunities for young people to participate and check out event such as:
- sporting activities
- dance parties
- community projects
- conferences
- exhibitions
- festivals
- forums/workshops
- live performances
- battle of the bands
- competitions like skate and bmx
- …and so much more.
Check out the event examples or check out the National Youth Week 2011 - Calendar of events to start generating ideas for what you might like to hold for your local community in NYW 2012.
For more information about the program, please contact Kylie Maglica or Bec Curtain by clicking the email links or calling 8204 8463.
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