Casey young people celebrate National Youth Week 2009
Young people in the City of Casey will be making a move during National
Youth Week, with "Rock and Skate" - A festival which includes a skateboard
competition and live music performances by local bands. The festival will
be planned and implemented by a committee of people aged between 15 and
20.
A spokesperson for Jude Perera MP, State Member for Cranbourne said
National Youth Week is a great opportunity for people aged from 12 to 25
years to be involved in creating, planning and running their own events
for their friends and other young people in their community.
"National Youth Week runs from 28 March until 5 April this year and is
Australia's largest annual celebration of young people."
"This year's theme is Make a Move and it is aimed at encouraging young
people to get involved in their community."
City of Casey received a National Youth Week 2009 Grant from the Brumby
Government and beyondblue: the national depression initiative to stage the
event.
A spokesperson for Mr Perera said,"The Brumby Government and beyondblue
have given more than $165,000 to 71 community organisations across
Victoria to help them work with young people to deliver local National
Youth Week events.
The Minister for Sport, Recreation and Youth Affairs, James Merlino said
National Youth Week is a great opportunity for young people to connect
with each other, share ideas and have fun.
"Young people will be staging some fantastic events this year during
National Youth Week," Mr Merlino said.
"There is something for everyone - from discussion forums and art
exhibitions to sports, music and film festivals."
"National Youth Week celebrates Victoria's incredible young people and
their contribution to our communities," he said.
beyondblue CEO Leonie Young said: "beyondblue is pleased to be involved in
National Youth Week because it has a focus on activities that improve the
self-esteem, resilience and wellbeing of young people within their
communities."
"It helps promote their achievements, build social networks and is a great
way for them to have fun in a safe and positive way," Ms Young said.
For more information about National Youth Week 2009, visit
www.youth.vic.gov.au. The National website www.youthweek.com will also
feature the full program and will be updated regularly in the lead-up to
National Youth Week.
For information about depression and anxiety, and how to help someone,
visit www.youthbeyondblue.com or call 1300 22 4636 (local call cost).
