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17th August Mechanics Hall - intersection of Mollison & High Sts, Kyneton

Contact: Joe Grbac 5421 2900

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Macedon Ranges Shire Council is calling for nominations for its annual Youth Awards, which celebrate and recognise the achievements of young people in the shire.

These awards are about encouraging young people to do their best, and recognise their talents and contributions to their community. We want as many nominations as possible, don’t  miss out on this opportunity to highlight the achievements of young people!

Check HERE for all the nomination information, forms and printable poster! or drop into any Council office. Get in quick though, nominations close 5pm on Friday 17 August!

For further information contact Pauline on 5422 0333.

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Change It Up Participant Information Booklet - Macedon Ranges.pdf

You can also download the:

Change It Up Macedon Ranges- Team Application Form

and

Change It Up Macedon Ranges- Participant Selection Process

If you still need them,

Good luck!

Red Brick Hall Kyenton. Cost $35 and includes entry into the evening show.

For young people aged 14 to 18 years of age. 

Bookings and more information: 5422 0221

At the Foundation for Young Australians we believe an important lesson in life is that you can make a difference no matter who you are or where you come from. Social action is a pathway to making that difference and, for a young person, can be anything from volunteering at the local sporting grounds, starting a recycling program in the school canteen or founding a youth led social enterprise.

We work to unleash the brilliance of young people! From our home base in Melbourne we research the needs of young Australians, respond to those needs and refresh our practices to keep them relevant and engaging. It is clear to us that many young people across Australia want to make a difference to their world. Often critical questions for them are: How do I make change happen? How do I make myself heard? Where does a good idea come from? Who do I go to for help? What do I need to get started? Am I the only one thinking about this stuff?

FYA wants to encourage this curiosity and ignite a young person’s potential for making a difference. We have a series of initiatives designed to reach out and inspire Australia’s youth to become active and engaged citizens in their local communities and beyond. One initiative in particular is Change It Up.

Launching in 2012, Change It Up will energise and engage young people, aged 16 to 19 years living in regional and rural parts of Australia, who have an interest in sparking change within their local communities. In partnership with teams of committed local citizens, Change It Up will ignite and empower young people to have a voice and make a difference around issues that are important to them. Change It Up will teach young people how to make the stuff that is important to them, important to others.

Want to be the first?

Change It Up is going to be in the Macedon Ranges at the end of April. The Foundation for Young Australian’s, in partnership with the Macedon Ranges Shire Council, is looking for 20 young people to be participants in this exciting and inspiring experience. Interested in getting involved? Know someone who would be the perfect candidate for a program like this? Do you have a great idea that could positively impact your community and just don’t know ‘how to make it happen’? Check out the application form today and think about how you couldChange It Up in Macedon Ranges. We look forward to hearing from you.

The Change It Up Team

*If you have any questions about Change It Up or want to know some more information about The Foundation for Young Australians please email Alissa Phillips at: Alissa.Phillips@fya.org.au

The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is a national, independent, non-profit organisation dedicated solely to young people. FYA believes that all young people have the courage, imagination and will to shape their education and create social change. We provide a national platform of respect and opportunity for the best ideas and actions that young Australians have to offer.

For more information or an application form please contact the Youth Development Unit, 5422 0221. This weekend is planned for 28th April so PLEASE book in as soon as possible.

Change It Up Macedon Ranges- Team Application Form

Change It Up Macedon Ranges- Participant Selection Process 

Old staff have moved on and fresh new and fun staff are stepping up.

Once YouthSpaces are in full swing you will start seeing lots of new info, pics and videos on the site so stay tuned...

We will be having Lunch & Gelato and a nice walk down Lygon St, taking in the sights and sounds before heading back to bustling Romsey!

Pickup will be from the Romsey YouthSpace at 11.30 (The Romsey Hub as usual) and Drop-off at 4.30

You need to have this form returned as well as a $5 deposit so we can make sure we have room on the bus. Your $5 will be returned on the day.

Any questions please contact Kathy Dent 0429 570 407 or kdent@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Download the Participation form HERE

The return drop off’s will be Gisborne approximately 3 pm, Woodend 3:15 and Kyneton 3:30. We will not have time to wait for anyone.

You will need to bring your lunch, a drink and a completed participation form specifically for this workshop. There are no shops anywhere close to the Trace Facility.

Please call me if you have any questions or your parents have any questions. All bookings in by 9 December!!

LIMITED PLACES

Kathy Dent 0429 570 407 or kdent@mrsc.vic.gov.au

Download the Participation Form HERE

It's time for the Gisborne YouthSpace to work on their guns.

We will be heading to the Gym on Thursday for a 'Pump' class.

Please bring any gym gear (leg warmers optional).

If you don't want to go to the gym there will be activites at the YouthSpace running.

Meet at the YouthSpace first as usual so we can load up on our muscle food!

Thanks.