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North West QLD Newsletter April 2013

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National Youth Week 2013

National Youth Week will be running from the Friday the 5th-

Sunday the 14th of April.

The celebration will run for 10 days with multiple activities and

events planned for young people during this period.

School resumes on Monday the 15th of April.

For more info about National Youth Week and a promo video clip

go to www.youthweek.com

Check out the next few pages for more information on what is

happening during National Youth Week for the North West QLD

region.

Welcome to the second CTC Youth Connections North West QLD Newsletter for 2013.

In this edition, we highlight activities and events that are being hosted for the Easter

School Holidays and also for National Youth Week (which runs from the 5th-14th of

April). A big thank you to those who have contributed information to this Newsletter.

Please note: There have been 2 new sections added to this newsletter.

Regular Activities and Events— For youth programs that are offered on a regular/routine

basis (ie. Daily, weekly or monthly)

Training, Meetings and Professional Development Opportunities — Are opportunities

for youth workers and other people or professionals that work with youth to attend.

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Youth Activity Spotlight (March 2013)

Youth Connections ran their second afternoon of the Cue Sports

program on Wednesday the 13th of March, with a group of four

young people from the Mount Isa Flexible Learning Centre school.

The session started with Youth Connections mentor and Cue Sports

Coach Joshua Hart, showing the boys how to pot all 15 balls, one

after the other, using a ‘line up’ practice routine.

The boys then practiced their stance and alignment before playing

two 1-on-1 games of Pool to test their skills.

This activity teaches life skills of having patience and building a sol-

id, secure foundation in order to meet the challenges of life and

come out on top.

Upcoming Youth Activities and Events—April 2013

2nd-5th and 8th-12th April—Doomadgee: The Doomadgee PCYC has a full roster of

school holiday activities for young people running from 10am-6pm. Activities include

arts and craft, beading, painting, movies, cricket, hockey, football, soccer and basket-

ball. Lunch will be provided between 1-1:30pm each day. Activities are free. For more

information call Sai on 0448053958.

5th April—Mount Isa: The PCYC will be hosting an underage disco restricted to primary

school aged kids from 6:30-8pm (at the PCYC on Isa Street). Entry is $5. For more infor-

mation call Jo on 47430400.

6th April—Mount Isa: Young People Ahead will be hosting a Rave Disco at the Civic Cen-

tre for 12-17 year olds from 6-10pm. Entry is $5. For more information call Alvin on

4743 1000.

8th, 9th and 10th April—Mount Isa: The Stride Foundation will be running an “On The

Ball” school holiday program at the Indoor Sports Stadium. 8-12 year olds have activi-

ties from 9:15am-11:30am, 13-16 year olds have activities from 12:15pm-2:30pm.

Young people can play basketball and AFL and develop their skills with basketball stars

Leroy Loggins (Brisbane Bullets) and Rachael Flanagan (Townsville Fire) and AFL Indige-

nous All Stars player, Daniel Motlop. The program is free, but please register by the 8th

of April. For more information call Eleanor on 03 9602 3311.

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Upcoming Activities and Events—April 2013 (continued)

9th April—Mount Isa: The Save A Mate program will be hosted at the Young People Ahead

boardroom at 11/13 Fourth Avenue with 2 group/session times, 10-12pm and 1-3pm. The

training will focus on educating young people about drugs and teaching them skills they

can use to talk to friends and family about reducing their drug use and what to do in case

of an emergency. For more information call Liz on 4743 1000.

10th April—Mount Isa: Young People Ahead will be hosting a Touch Football carnival at

the Kruttschnitt Oval on Fourth Avenue from 9-3pm. For more information call Liz on 4743

1000.

12th April—Dajarra: The PCYC will be hosting a free disco in Dajarra from 5-7pm. There

will be a sausage sizzle before the disco. For more information call Jo on 4743 0400.

13th April—Mount Isa: Young People Ahead will be hosting the “Park Live” Youth Concert

event for young people at the Skate Park next to the PCYC on Isa Street. The event will run

from 6-9pm and local youth service providers are invited to set up a stall to promote their

service at the event. For more information call Alvin on 4743 1000.

17th and 24th of April—Mount Isa: Youth Connections will be running a Cue Sports Pro-

gram at the Flexible Learning Centre from 1-2:30pm. The program is free and young peo-

ple can develop their skills and learn proper pool playing technique. For more information

call Joshua on 0400 125 872.

26th April—Doomadgee: The Dumaji Music Festival will be hosted outside the

Doomadgee Shop from 11am. The festival will include displays of music and dance from

local talent. Service providers will be setting up stalls. For more information call Sai on

0448053958.

27th April—Mount Isa: The Mount Isa City Council will be hosting a “Mega Day Out” event

from 10am-4pm at the Skate Park on Isa Street. This event will include demos from profes-

sional skateboarders, scooter riders and BMX riders, plus a competition for local skaters to

show off their skills and win prizes. There will be a live singing performance from a famous

Australia’s Got Talent star. There will be a “school challenges” skills competition, as well as

face painting, jumping castles, etc. Food will be available to purchase during the day. For

more information call Margaret on 4747 3300.

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Regular Activities and Events

Young People Ahead (Mt Isa)

Every Monday—Friday: Young People Ahead in Mount Isa offers breakfast and shower

facilities from 8:30-10am for young people who do not have any food at home or ac-

cess to a proper shower. For more information call Jenny on 4743 1000.

Every Tuesday—Friday: Young People Ahead in Mount Isa runs a drop-in centre from

3-5pm for young people to hang out, listen to music, play pool and play video games.

For more information call Jenny on 4743 1000.

Centrelink (Mt Isa)

Every Tuesday: Centrelink Mount Isa is offering customer service support for young

people at the Young People Ahead building at 11/13 Fourth Avenue every Tuesday

from 3pm. For more information call Jodie on 0429 552 038.

PCYC (Mt Isa)

Every Thursday: The Mount Isa PCYC runs the Chill Out Program at Charlie Steen Park

in Pioneer from 5-7pm. Young people can participate in a variety of recreational activ-

ities and eat from the free sausage sizzle. For more information call Jo on 47430400.

Every 4th Saturday of the month: The Mount Isa PCYC runs Saturday Night Live in the

Woolworths Car Park in Pioneer from 5-8pm, this month it will be hosted on the 27th

of April. Young people can participate in a variety of recreational activities (including a

disco) and eat from the free sausage sizzle. For more information call Jo on 47430400.

Training, Meetings and Professional Development Opportunities

2nd April—Mount Isa: A final Youth Week meeting will be held at Young People Ahead on

Fourth Avenue, to discuss the plans that have been put in place for Youth Week (April 5-

14). Service providers and anyone interested in volunteering are welcome to attend. For

more information call Alvin on 4743 1000.

22nd April—Mount Isa: The Education, Training and Employment Group Meeting will be

held at the Education Queensland conference room inside the admin building at the Cen-

tral State School on Miles Street. This is a monthly meeting that focuses on supporting

young people in the region to successfully complete school and transition to further educa-

tion, training or employment. The meeting runs from 11-12:30pm. For more information

call Ron on 0413 873 994.

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Youth Connections is funded by the Department of Educa-

tion, Employment and Workplace Relations (DEEWR).

Youth Connections News

Good news stories

Since starting this year we have seen great interest in

the Youth Connections program with plenty of referrals

being made, we currently have 25 young people signed

up for our program for 2013, 13 of whom are currently

engaged in education—so far.

Youth Outreach Activities

In addition to the Cue Sports Program that has already commenced with the Mount Isa

Flexible Learning Centre and Cloncurry PCYC, we have some exciting new Youth Outreach

Activities on the horizon.

We are planning a Young Mens Group for 14-18 year olds that explores how we develop

our identity and what it means to become a man, a husband and a father.

We are also planning to run an activity called the Mad Hatter Challenge, where participant

play games and win prizes, but must wear one of our silly hats! Participants learn that they

can overcome feelings of shame, embarrassment and peer pressure.

For more info about these activities call Philip on 0448121556.

Strengthening Services in the region

The goal of this newsletter is to be a resource for organization’s that work with young peo-

ple. Youth Connections has an objective to support the strengthening of youth-related ser-

vices across North West Queensland to improve collaboration and boost awareness of oth-

er supports that are available for the young people we work with.

Future Editions

If your organization has any activities or events you’d like to have promoted in this news-

letter, please call Philip on 0448121556 or email the details to philip@ctcltd.com.au

If you have any pictures or photos you would like included, send them as well.

Youth Connections is a program

that provides support to young

people aged 14-18 who are at risk

of not attaining their Year 12

qualification or equivalent. Partic-

ipants on the Youth Connections

program are assisted to make a

successful transition through edu-

cation and onto further educa-

tion, training, or employment.