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Young people contribute to our City's culture, vibrancy, economy, values and skills.
Youth
National Youth Week, 13 April 2012 - 22 April 2012
The the Burbs 2012 Festival Program is available for download below.
The Burbs Festival has transformed from a one-day event to a week-long Festival. See the Program for further details. If you have a question, an idea or want to get involved, please contact Council's National Youth Week Coordinator, Sarah Nassereddin, on 8886 2010 or sarah.nassereddin@blacktown.nsw.gov.au
YASC is a group of 20 young people aged 12-24 years old that meet monthly to represent youth priorities to Council. If you love having a say, want to learn more about government and are committed to representing youth, this committee is for you! To get involved, please read the YASC Terms of Reference and send in your Application Form.
YASC Terms of Reference 2010.pdf
YASC Calendar of meetings 2010 (34 kb)
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Young People
Connecting with Culture Youth Corroboree is a new program that engages with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, their communities,their families and their friends to learn about culture, celebrate music, and learn new skills.
If you would like to volunteer at NAIDOC week and get active in your Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island community, contact Council's Youth Worker on 9839 6000 or majidi.warda@blacktown.nsw.gov.au
On Thursday 12 August, over 50 young people from local schools and youth organisations gathered at Blacktown Council to discuss what was most important to them. Members of Council's Youth Advisory Sub-Committee designed and facilitated a series of workshops that identified young people's strengths and how they could use them to make positive change in their local community. All attendees were given a Bright Ideas Tool Kit - full of tips and resources to help with their projects. Young people were also given a native plant as a symbol of contributing positively to their world.
Blacktown City celebrates International Youth Day along with the rest of the planet. This day is an opportunity for local young people to think global and act local.
Youth Services Information
If you, or a friend, need information or advice, please contact one of the services below.
Youth Directory 2010 (34413 kb)
