Sunday, May 19, 2013

 

The Youth Coalition is the peak youth affairs body in the Australian Capital Territory and is responsible for representing the interests of people aged between 12 and 25 years of age, and those who work with them.

Youth Coalition Board - Casual Vacancy

The Youth Coalition is seeking Expressions of Interest from members or representatives of member agencies who are interested in filling a casual Board vacancy.

The Board of Governance is the guardian of the Youth Coalition of the ACT's mission and vision — what we plan to achieve, where we want to be and how we plan on getting there. We keep the vision alive by taking a leading role in planning for the future of the Youth Coalition. We look at the directions of the organisation and shape the strategic planning.
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ACT National Youth Week Calendar of Events

National Youth Week is an annual, weeklong celebration of young people (aged 12–25) throughout Australia. It is a joint initiative of the Australian, State and Territory Governments and Beyondblue. National Youth Week 2013 will be held from 5 – 14 April. Each year, all over Australia, events are planned and organised to celebrate and recognise the contribution of young people.

Click here to check out the Facebook Calendar of Events.
Click here to download the Calendar of Events in PDF.

Youth Homelessness Matters Day - 10 April

What is Youth Homelessness Matters Day?
• A national campaign to raise awareness and support for young people who experience or are at risk of homelessness.
• A call to everyone, especially those who believe in the power of community, to take action in publicly stating that youth homelessness matters and should be prevented.

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ACT National Youth Week Facebook Page

The ACT National Youth Week Facebook page is up and running. Click here to check it out.

Youth Coalition Submission to the 2013-14 ACT Government Budget

The Youth Coalition has made a submission to the 2013 - 2014 ACT Government Budget. The Youth Coalition priorities for the ACT Government Budget in 2013 - 14 are: early intervention and prevention; youth services; education; housing and homelessness; health and mental health; young people and the law; transport and planning; and workforce development and the community sector.
Click here to download the full Budget Submission.

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We acknowledge the Ngunnawal people as the traditional owners and continuing custodians of the lands of the ACT and we pay our respects to the Elders, their families and ancestors.

We acknowledge that the effects of the forced removal of Indigenous children from their families as well as past racist policies and actions continues today.

We acknowledge that Indigenous people hold distinctive rights as the original peoples of modern day Australia, including the right to a distinct status and culture, self-determination and land.

We celebrate Ngunnawal culture and the invaluable contribution to the community.