Call out to young people to “Be Unreasonable”!

by Sarah Moran  

Visible Ink Valley, Volunteering Queensland and YES Brisbane are inviting young people throughout Brisbane to pitch their ideas to make a better Brisbane.

The idea is to “be unreasonable” – throw your ideas at us and together we’ll see what sticks. if you could make Brisbane a better place, and had help finding the resources to make it happen, what would you do?

When you change the way you see things, the things you see change.

When you change the way you see things, the things you see change.

On Thursday January 28, Brisbane’s young movers and shakers are invited to meet other passionate people and pitch their unreasonable idea.

The prize? You’ll become a part of the “Social Inkubator” with 12 applicants receiving tenancy at Visible Ink Valley for 12 months with support to help you shape a better Brisbane. Please note that while not every applicant will receive a tenancy, the aim of the program is to create a diverse community that should feel welcome to access resources for their project where available.

To apply, simply register your interest below and attend the application evening on January 28 at Visible Ink Valley.

Application Program – Thursday 28th January, 2009

6pm – Welcome, info of program and space tour
6.30pm – Speed networking with other applicants
7.30pm – Grab a bite to eat
7.40pm- Work on your pitch: What do you expect to gain from the program? What can you offer? Who could you work with? What will you do from VIV? and What are your needs?
8pm- 1 hour of pitches
The evening will wrap up at 9pm with applicants notified of acceptance to the program in the following days. For more information please contact Ryan Foster (ryan.foster@brisbane.qld.gov.au) or Sarah Moran (sarah.moran@brisbane.qld.gov.au).

Apply Now! Online applications close Monday 25th January, 2010.

Social Inkubator program