Get Involved

Breakfast not cutting it? Then get involved! Get Cereal!!
Would you like to be a part of SYN's most awesome breakfast flagship program, Get Cereal? Well, we are looking for expressions of interest for Season 1! If you like having fun from 6-9am weekdays, this is for you.

We are looking for presenters, producers and contributors. You will learn a lot about great broadcasting, plus you get to meet some pretty cool cats.
Email Beck at getcereal@syn.org.au to get your application!
 

Multicultural Arts Victoria is Victoria's not-for-profit, peak body representing, supporting & promoting artists from culturally & linguistically diverse backgrounds. We do this through concerts, festivals, exhibitions, theatre, dance & other performances, workshops, mentoring & other training opportunities. Volunteers are essential to this work & their skills, time & energy allow us to do what would otherwise not be possible.
 

Are you aged 15-19? Are you out of school / not working? Do you live in the City of Banyule? Not sure what to do next?

BE PART OF THE FLY PROGRAM! (FLY = Fun Learning for Youth)

In FLY you will...

• Try out fun activities

• Meet new people

• Make a plan for the future

• Learn new skills

YACVic's Youth Reference Group (YRG) are doing some research about what young people think about police, and other law enforcement officers, and what sorts of experiences they have had with them.  It is a short survey and one lucky respondent will WIN A $100 JB-HI-FI VOUCHER!!!  

Friday 9th September until October 7th - DJ Workshop @ Ivanhoe Library
 
Saturday September 24th - North Western Skate/BMX Titles @ Greensborough Skate Park
 
Monday 3rd October - Free Scooter/Skate/BMX BBQ & CDDJ Event @ Malahang Reserve
 
Friday 7th October - Free Journalism Workshop **BOOKINGS ESSENTIAL**

Voices for Change (VFC) is a project which works with young people aged 18-28 from Kurdish, Somali and Iraqi backgrounds. It will seek to empower them with the knowledge, skills and resources to influence and mentor other young people in their community to help them formulate a clearer purpose and direction for their future. 
 
VFC offers a unique opportunity for young people to

Are you interested in discussing topics about faith, culture, religion, and spirituality? You're invited to attend the iAct leadership training run by InterAction, on the 2nd and 3rd Sep or 17th and 18th of September or 24th and 25th September hosted at University of Melb, RMIT and Monash University.  
 

Working Title: Learn How to Make A Doco with C31
If you live and breathe filmmaking then listen up! C31 in partnership with SYN and the
Victorian Government, is looking for 10 young people from diverse multifaith and
multicultural backgrounds.
 

Every year Mission Australia survey young people 11-24 all across the country. This years survey is now open and they need your help! If your in this age bracket please complete this really quick survey now:
http://mayouthsurvey.2011.sgizmo.com/s3/

Student Award Applications are open!

FIAB is now advertising for young local bands from Banyule to apply to play at our annual Battle of the Bands Competition.
 
Bands need to complete and return the attached application form before the 23rd May.
This form can be
Faxed 03 9458 1227
email to fiab@ymca.org.au or ashlea.michau@ymca.org.au
or handed in to reception at Macleod YMCA
 

The Department of Education and Early Childhood Development (DEECD) and the Municipal Association of Victoria (MAV) invite you to the forum Working together for young Victorians
When: Friday, 13 May 2011
Time: 10.00am - 3.00pm
9.30am for registration and tea and coffee
Venue: La Trobe Ballroom Sofitel Melbourne
25 Collins Street
Melbourne
RSVP by COB Friday 6 May 2011

Youth Festival
Sun 3rd April 2011 1 - 5pm @ Macleod Park, Birdwood Ave (right next to Macleod train station) Free rides, live music including 'Mantra' and 'DJ Wasabi', street art display, skate ramps and much, much more. Fully supervised, all age, smoke, drug & alcohol free event. Call Cam for more info on 9467 7152

Get Loud

If you're a young person who would like to contribute information to the Loop we want to hear from you!
 
We're looking for articles, reviews, info about events or anything you think people want to read about in our monthly mag!
Email your articles, reviews or ideas to banyuleyouth@banyule.vic.gov.au

The City of Darebin are currently looking for 10 dedicated and enthusiastic young people, aged 15 – 18 to become members of their FReeZA program throughout 2011.
 
The FReeZA program is a Victorian State Government funded initiative that gives young people the opportunity to lead the planning and staging of live music and cultural events within their local communities. The one-year program gives all participants hands-on experience and accredited training in the Australian music industry through extensive event management, mentoring and networking opportunities.

PUSH SONGS RETURNS Attention Victorian Songwriters of all ages!

Want to hone your song writing skills with some of the music industry's best?  The Push's innovative and exciting; free all age's songwriter's program, Push Songs returns!
 

Voiceworks is seeking submissions for its next issue, #84 PULP. Fiction, poetry, nonfiction, visual art - they want it all. Even if your submission is unsuccessful, they'll provide you with detailed feedback to help you improve your writing. Submissions close Sunday January 16.

In 2011 they're especially keen to build their ranks of nonfiction writers, and are working up a lengthy list of potential topics for PULP. If you're interested in that list, or writing nonfiction in general, please get in touch with Jojo at editor@expressmedia.org.au 

The Hon Peter Garrett AM MP, Minister for Youth, is calling for applications for membership of the 2011 AYF Steering Committee, coinciding with the Youth Led Convention being held in Canberra.  If you are interested in applying for a position on the next AYF Committee please follow the links to more information and the Application Form.

A motion was passed recently in parliament calling on MPs to gauge their constituents' views on ways to achieve equal treatment for same-sex couples, including marriage.  

The Australian Youth Climate Coalition is currently looking for a new General Manager. It's a full-time paid role based in Melbourne and we're looking for a young person who is driven, politically engaged, learns quickly and can get things done!

It's an amazing opportunity to take a leadership role (meeting politicians, other CEOs of businesses and non-profits, running big campaigns with big budgets and making a real difference).

The Youth Affairs Council of Victoria and Youthlaw are conducting a survey of Victorian young people to provide further opportunity for young people to be engaged in the lead up to the State election at the end of this month. It is a chance to have your voice heard about the issues that are most important to you.
The survey can be completed at http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/a_haref 

YFV3081 Summer Grant applications' due date has been extended to Wednesday November 1oth at 5pm.  YFV3081facilitator, Andrea Rieniets, will be available to help you until THIS Friday November 5th. Then she is away next week.  

Come to JetAbout, an inclusive art program. Skill up in the arts and make an art piece of your choice, limited only by your imagination.
AND....IT'S FREE!!
Venue: Jets 2/24 The Concord, Bundoora
Date: Tuesdays November 9th to December 14th
Time: 4-6pm
For young people aged 12- 15
To enrol or to find our more call Jets on 9467 7152 or email us at jets.music@banyule.vic.gov.au

 

The Youth Affairs Council of Victoria and Youthlaw are conducting a survey of Victorian young people to provide the opportunity for young people to be engaged in the lead up to the state election and to have their voices heard about the issues of most importance to them.
Go to www.surveymonkey.com/s/a_haref to have your say.

Every Friday during school term except for public holidays.
At Northland Youth Services, Northland Shopping Centre, Preston
Activities for all parents under 25 years who live, work, study or play in Banyule. Light lunch, health, baby and child information, chat with maternal and child health nurses (optional). Access to microwave, milk, hot drinks and changing space.
Come and relax with other parents your age. Young parents in this group have been able to form great friendships and get advice.

Do you live work, study or play in West Heidelberg? Do you have an idea that would be a great addition to your community?
If so, why not apply for a Youth Foundations Victoria grant? You can ask for up to $1500!
Some of the great ideas that have been funded in the past include a joint schools project to assist with the merger process, hip hop sessions and a youth summer camp.
Applications close on November 3. For more info go to
http://yfv3081.blogspot.com/

The Pop-Up Project is a playful new event set to infiltrate the city on Saturday 16 October. Part flash mob, part choreographed crowd movement in public spaces, part live-art experience, this is a unique opportunity to be part of the Melbourne Festival program and have a very special, highly personal Festival experience.  And we want you! Melbourne Festival is assembling the Pop-Up Squad, a group of up to 400 participants from all walks of life who will be the makers and experiencers of this playful new project infiltrating the city on 16 October.  

All you need to do is 30 minutes of physical activity a day for 30 days.

It's free to sign up and you get some great discounts and offers, including: 15 free YMCA passes, 15% off at Rebel Sport, one free child zoo pass and a chance to win great prizes!
For more info go to www.goforyourlife.vic.gov.au

A collaborative photo project by Nillumbik young people.
September 7 - October 5
At the Diamond Valley Library, Civic Drive Greensborough
Launch on September 7 6-7:30pm
The exhibition showcases the talents of 13 local young people aged between 12 and 25 who live in Nillumbik. This is a wonderful opportunity to engage with both the artists and those behind the program's success.
For more information phone Sophie Grange on 9433 3159

SAY WHAT?
Reach Out http://reachout.com is on the lookout for talented and creative young people to be part of their Reach Out Reporter Multi-Media Content Team.

The Reach Out Reporters are a team of enthusiastic and talented young people (aged 18-25) commissioned to create multi-media content for ReachOut.com

As a member of the Reach Out Reporters you will have the opportunity to:

Free Music Industry Career Advice & Pathways for Young People.
Are you aged 15-25 and want to work in the music industry?
Kickstart your career at the free FReeZACentral music industry workshops this September and October! Workshops throughout Victoria focus on career advice and pathways into performance, event management, music business, technical production and stage management.

The ABC are looking for witty clever videos which encourage voters to get on the electoral roll or update their enrolment before the election. A judging panel will pick a vido that they thing sells the message best and award the maker a $1000 prize and a screening on Q & A.
Competition closes on August 4. For more info go to www.rockenrol.com.au

Please print and complete and return to Jane Casey prior to August 6th.
EMAIL: jane.casey@banyule.vic.gov.au
FAX: 94579937
POST: Att: Jane Casey, Youth service, PO Box 51 Ivanhoe, 3079

Are you age 16 to 30 and engaged in any of these online communities?
www.actnow.com.au
www.aycc.org.au
www.vibewire.net.au
www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au
www.heywire.abc.net.au
If so, you are invited to be part of a 12 month survey looking at getting involved in the community and your wellbeing.

Are you aged between 14 and 17 and care about global warming?  You can be involved in running  a cool youth and sustainability event in the City of Melbourne. The City of Melbourne are looking for a team of 15  young people to help plan, manage and run an event for young people on any aspect of sustainability, such as climate change, as part of it's Eco-City Forum in August 2010.

If you're up to something great in your local, national or global community, are 18-29 years of age and an Australian citizen, you could gain a place on our Young Social Pioneers Program for 2010.

Launch of Mission Australia 2010 Youth Survey
The survey is the largest of its kind in Australia on the views and values of Australia's youth between the ages of 11 and 24.  Last year they had over 40,000 responses from youth across a wide range of backgrounds. 
Have your say and be heard! Fill out the survey below! Its quick and easy 
www.missionaustralia.com.au/youthsurvey