National Youth Week 2012

Would you like experience organising events, or keen to perform as part of Brisbane’s largest National Youth Week event?

As part of National Youth Week, we want your to help program a HUGE showcase, by becoming a member of the Youth Management Team. What the event looks like is up to you, it could be arts, music, dance, craft, flash mobs, animation and everything in between….and we need your help!
On April 13th 2012, we’ll be taking over the Queen St Mall in the city from 3-9pm. The great folks at Brisbane Marketing have kindly given us 3 stages, a massive LED screen and a whole lot of space to showcase the talents and diversity of young people in Brisbane.

SO….
if you are under 26, live in Brisbane and are interested in helping organise the event, we need the following people:
- people to help us find and select young artists, musicians, animators, performers, dancers, and anyone who wants to showcase their skills
- people to help us design and set up the mall
- people to help us promote the event and make sure we get as many people as possible turning up
- people to help on the day looking after bands, artists etc
We’d love you to join our volunteer team and meet every 2 weeks to get this event underway.
If you’re interested, contact Chrissie.Nowland@brisbane.qld.gov.au or contact Chrissie on 34030136

We’ll also be supporting a number of smaller events around the city over Youth Week (April 13-22), so if you’re interested in organising something in your suburb, please get in contact with us.

You can click here to check out past youth week events we’ve run over the last few years.

Finn O’Branagain

Freelance Theatre Maker
Finn is a writer- plays, poetry, short films. She acts, directs and does little drawings and paintings when no one is looking.

Finn recently attended the CONTACT ACADEMY: A series of workshops hosted by CONTACT INC for young emerging artists to grow their skills. We asked Finn a couple of questions.

Why did you come to the contact academy – what were you hoping to gain?
I came to Contact Academy to meet new people to work with – I have just moved from Darwin, and am keen to find motivated and talented people!
I also thought it would be a fantastic way to get to know companies – what they are about, who they are interested in working with, what kind of art they make. I had a fantastic time. Contact Inc did a wonderful job!

What is your arts practice interest and what would you like to be doing with it in Brisbane?
I am a writer- plays, poetry, short films. I also act and direct, and do little drawings and paintings when no one is looking.
In Brisbane, I would love to get involved in regular readings of plays and poetry, and of course production! I am interested in physical Theatre, and devised collaborative work. I am excited by innovative use of media, and finding ways to make magic happen on stage.

Do you have a website or facebook profile ?
You can find me on twitter @finnobranagain

2011 JUMP Mentee
2011 National Young Writers Month Ambassador, NT
2011 Backbone Ensemble Member

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http://finnobranagain.blogspot.com/

Green Eyed View Photo winners

In response to Council’s photographic competition for high school students to capture amazing images of Brisbane’s natural environment, the Green Heart Schools team hosted an exhibition and awards night for the finalists. The entries were top quality and the judges had their work cut out for them choosing an overall winner.

The Visible ink team went along to check out the talent and were impressed with all entrants. The skill and creativity of the entrants was inspiring and highlighted not only the natural beauty of our city, but also the passion that young people have for sharing this beauty with others.

You can check out all the details, including the winners, runners ups, their photos and stories …just click here

Mt Gravatt PCYC school holiday program

For the next two weeks, our Visible Ink partner space Mt Gravatt PCYC offer everything for some serious school holiday fun! Activities include drama games, bushwalking, indoor soccor and basketball, trips to the movies, 10 pin bowling, circus workshops, dance workshops, a trip to the beach, sailing on Moreton Bay!

All the details are on their website  http://www.mtgravattpcyc.org.au/?page_id=84

Queensland Young Member role for 2012

National Youth Week Queensland Young Member role for 2012 – apply now!

If you’re between 18 to 25 years and keen to play a key role in the planning and promotion of National Youth Week (NYW) 2012, the Queensland Young Member role may be for you! 

With over 2000 events and activities, competitions and heaps of home-grown talent joining the festivities right across the country, NYW has become Australia’s largest celebration of young people.  

As the Queensland Young Member for NYW 2012, you will be a member of the National Planning Group (NPG) for NYW and a member of the Queensland Youth Week team.

Learn more about the Queensland Young Member for 2011, Emma Francis, and her thoughts on National Youth Week.

You can find out more  and apply online through http://www.communityservices.qld.gov.au/youth/youthweek/young-member-role.html

Young Womens Forum

The 2011 Queensland Young Women’s Forum is a creative, energising, three-day leadership event for 50 diverse young women from across Queensland.

This is a unique opportunity for young Queensland women, aged between 16 and 25 years, to meet and learn from inspiring women leaders from both young and older generations, develop pathways to achieving your dreams, and get equipped with the tools and information needed for your personal and professional journey.

The forum will take place in Brisbane from 27 – 29 July 2011 at The Edge, State Library of Queensland, South Brisbane.

All the details are at http://www.women.qld.gov.au/work-and-life/young-women-forum/index.html

INSPIRE Student Conference

Applications for Inspiration/ Motivation/ Activation Conference (leadership, change, social enterprise) closes Friday 1st July…get writing.

DAY 1: What does it mean to be political in 2011? With exciting keynotes by Rick Newnham (co-founder of Left/Right Think Tank) and Amanda Templeton (Media Advisor behind Wyatt Roy’s election campaign), we delve into how politics is moving away from traditional left/right thinking as people become more aware of individual issues and the effect that social media has on how people choose to connect with these issues.

DAY 2: How do I make a difference? Often the idea of creating change seems like a bigger task than we’re capable of. Keynotes and debates include Lucinda Hartley (founder of Co Design), Ehon Chan (serial social entrepreneur and creative director of Spur foundation), Catherine Williams (volunteering Queensland) and Adrian Larsen (founder of Flood-Aid).

DAY 3: After two days of inspiring keynotes, workshops and discussion we dive head first into how to take action. Ideas and visions are fantastic, but unless they’re backed up by sustainable, measurable and realistic structures, they will remain just that. Day three is a toolbox to provide skills, knowledge and capabilities required in order to create meaningful action. In addition to a wealth of workshops of learning sessions, Ellen Sandell, National Director of the Australian Youth Climate Coalition will share her knowledge of sustainability within organisations.

All the details are at http://www.scholarships.qut.edu.au/collegeofexcellence/conference.jsp

APCS Young Professionals Program

Be part of July’s Asia Pacific Cities Summit in Brisbane and join Richard Branson together with business leaders and young professionals from around the world to share ideas and solutions to global challenges.

More details of the program are on the APCS website

Please click here to download the young professionals’ program or read abit about them below.
 
What is the 2011 APCS?
•A global event, the 2011 APCS will be held in Brisbane – Australia’s new world city – from Wednesday 6 to Friday 8 July 2011
•Leaders from multinational corporations, world municipalities and academic institutions will share ideas and solutions to global challenges 
•A high profile line-up of internationally acclaimed speakers will feature alongside plenary sessions, panel discussions, question and answer forums and international case studies 
•APCS 2011 dialogue will be focused on the key theme – “The Business of Cities” and the three sub-themes:  “the business of green cities”, ”the business of smart and connected cities” and “the business of growing cities”
Young professionals’ program
Young Professionals (YPs) will enjoy complete access to the Summit program as well as a pre-Summit networking session and workshop on Tuesday 5 July. The unique program is hands-on, run by other young professionals and designed to create a fast-moving and open dialogue focusing on the key Summit themes.

This exclusive development session has limited places. Participants will collaborate with other leading young minds to test and grow ideas and later showcase them to the wider Summit delegates. 

 
APCS young professional checklist
•Are you a young professional aged between 18-25 years?
•Do you want to engage with global business and civic leaders?
•Are you passionate about “the business of cities”?
•Do you want your ideas heard by top global leaders?
Does this sound like you or someone you know? Register now and get involved!
Exclusive young professional opportunities at the 2011 APCS
Once registered, YPs will have the opportunity to apply for one of three speaker positions at the YP workshop or the YP representative who will join the interactive panel session on the final day of the Summit. Complete the ”2011 YP speaker application for”’ to be in the running.

Additional opportunities for YPs at the 2011 APCS include:

•Showcasing ideas within the Trade Market Square, the Summit exhibition space
•Developing and delivering the YPs’ Accord to the full Summit audience on Friday 8 July
Key dates  
YP speaker application form submission deadline 20 June 2011 
Young professional speaker applicants notified 27 June 2011 
Young professionals pre-Summit workshop 5 July 2011 
2011 APCS 6 – 8 July 2011 

* Young professional registration deadline exclusive only to those that meet young professional criteria

Contact Academy

Visible Ink are excited to be part of CONTACT ACADEMY: a 3 day workshop for young artists, actors, singers, dancers and event organisers. 

To register your interest please email Candy B at candy@contact.org.au or call Contact Inc on 07 3255 3900. Please tell us your name, age, art-form and why you’re passionate about the arts .

Please RSVP by the 24th of June 2011 limited space available, bookings essential! Participants must be age 12-26 to take part in Contact Academy.

Qld Young Volunteer Awards

The Awards recognise the achievements and contributions of young volunteers aged 12 to 25 who give their time to disaster relief, culture, arts and sporting activities; health and emergency services; social welfare or environmental protection.

Winners will receive $500 and a certificate of recognition. Nominations will close at 5pm on Friday 24 June 2011.

Who is eligible?

Nominees must be aged between 12 and 25 years at the close of nominations.

• They must reside and have undertaken their volunteering in Queensland during the previous 12 months.
• Nominees aged under 18 years must have their parent or guardian’s consent for the nomination.
• Nominations can be made by a community leader, organisation or teacher or the young volunteer themself.

Award categories

There are seven award categories that recognise either individuals or groups. There are two age groups – 12 to 17 years and 18 to 25 years – in the following categories:

• Arts and culture volunteers channel their passion for arts and culture into entertaining and educating the community
• Community service volunteers contribute to the strength and well-being of their community
• Green volunteers contribute to protecting the natural environment
• Online volunteers contribute to their community or a cause they care about via the internet and online networks
• Social innovators create their own social enterprises, or new activities within established organisations, or use innovative fundraising methods
• Sport and recreation volunteers create a more active, healthy community.

One award will be presented in the following category:

• School action volunteers reach out to their communities through school-organised activities.

How to nominate

1. If you’re nominating someone else you will need to ask the nominee/s (and their parent or guardian if they are under 18 years) if they agree to be nominated, and if they give their permission for their personal information to be provided to the Department of Communities.If you’re under 18 years and nominating yourself, your parent or guardian will need to give their permission for your information to be provided to the department.
2. Download and print the nomination form (PDF 19 KB)  and send your nomination to:

   Queensland Young Volunteer Awards
   Office for Volunteering
   Department of Communities
   GPO Box 806
   Brisbane Qld 4001

   or email the scanned nomination form to: volunteering@communities.qld.gov.au
   or Fax 07 3008 5198

3. Tell us, in no more than two A4 typed pages (300-500 words), about the nominee’s volunteering contributions and achievements. Make sure you include the following information:
   • volunteering role – describe the specific activities and responsibilities of the individual or group over the previous 12 months
   • volunteering achievements – describe the difference their volunteering activities have made to both their communities and themselves.
4. All nominations, including self nominations, should provide contact details for a referee who can confirm the nominee’s volunteer work.
5. Submit the nomination form online or send the completed form by mail, email or fax to the Office for Volunteering, Department of Communities by 5pm Friday 24 June 2011.

How we pick winners

The judging panel will select award winners who have:

• shown innovation or creativity in their volunteering
• demonstrated leadership in creating and developing projects
• used their energy, commitment and enthusiasm to raise awareness
• created something worth replicating elsewhere
• inspired others to get involved in volunteeringv
• demonstrated a willingness to develop their talents into new areas.

The panel will include representatives from youth organisations, Volunteering Queensland and the Department of Communities.

The judging panel’s decision on the Queensland Young Volunteer Awards winners is final. The panel reserves the right not to award a particular category.

For more info, contact Office for Volunteering, Department of Communities

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