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Young people providing care to someone with a mental illness are one of the most hidden groups of people in key research and data collection activities targeting Australian carers. They also experience significant disadvantage and marginalisation as a result of their caring role.

52 FlashMobs
Wanted: 10 people to film edit and upload 52 flash mobs in 52 weeks.
Sign up for the viral arts lab and be invited to film and edit secret flash mobs across Nillumbik and Banyule.
The Deal: No on going commitment, just go to the flash mobs that you want to, Get a text the day of the flash mob a decide on the day if you want to come.
All cameras and editing equipment supplied. There are also training session along the way in secret locations.

During November each year, Movember is responsible for the sprouting of moustaches on thousands of men's faces in Australia & around the world. The aim of which is to raise vital funds and awareness for men's health, specifically prostate cancer and depression in men.

Youthlaw is conducting a survey to better understand the relationship between young people and Victoria Police. If you are aged between 14 and 25 and have something to say about your experiences with Victoria Police please click on the link below. The link will take you to a short 5-10min survey, asking you a range of questions about your interactions and feelings of Victoria Police. The findings of this survey will be used by Youthlaw, to inform future policy proposals, which will be presented to members of the Victorian government.
 

YACVic, in partnership with Swinburne University of Technology, is offering a free financial literacy training course for young people working within youth led and volunteer organisations. The training will be delivered over three evening sessions and is aimed at people with minimal or no accounting experience.

The training will assist you to:

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**

Are you between 12 & 15? Do you live work or play in Darebin? Want something to do during the school holidays? Check out the link below of Darebin's school holiday program for teenagers. Bookings are due by the 9th September, so get in quick if you are keen on one of the activities!
 
All enquiries to Jacqui at Darebin on 8470 8922

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

If you know anyone who is couch surfing or sleeping rough - read this article!

What is the Census?

The Census of Population and Housing aims to accurately count the number of people in Australia, their key characteristics, and the dwellings in which they live through a nationwide survey. Census night is Tuesday, 9 August, 2011. Every household in Australia receives a Census Form in which there is a series of questions that relate to housing and population demographics.

Do you want to receive all-expenses paid trip to the United States or South Africa? Do you want the opportunity to observe world leaders like Ban Ki-Moon, Barack Obama & Hu Jin Tao? Do you want to learn more about the Asia Pacific or climate change and have your work published? Then apply to see international diplomacy in action at APEC in the United States and at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties in South Africa!  
 

2011 Jagajaga Winter Appeal

You are invited to join Jenny Macklin MP in supporting the 2011 Jagajaga Winter Appeal in partnership with Diamond Valley Food Share, Diamond Valley Community Support and Banyule Support and Information
Centre.
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Spoiler Alert
This is a new monthly group for teens and will cover popular books and their film versions. Snacks are provided and bookings essential. For more information phone 94399266
 

Student Award Applications are open!

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

The Safe Schools Coalition have just released some print and fold cards to send to bullied youth, bullies and allies. They're a great way to get the message across.
http://www.safeschoolscoalition.org/RG-print&fold-cards.html
 

The Centrelink Access Centre located at 25 Main St will close at 4:30 on Friday December 10. A new purpose built Greensborough Customer Service Centre will open on Monday December 13. The centre will be located at 16-20 Grimshaw St Greensborough.

The Brotherhood of St Lawrence have two initiatives that they have developed with ANZ  to assist people 18 years and older to address financial problems.
Progress Loans are a low repayment loan designed to help people on concession and health care cards. The loans can be for things like education and medical expenses or to buy house hold goods or a car. Amounts available are $500-$3000 or $5000 for a car.

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.  

Check out the september school holiday flyer for lots of good stuff to do for young people in Banyule

GAY? LESBIAN? TRANS? QUEER? QUESTIONING ? NOT SURE ?
Aged 14-21?
For info text: 'EGG' to 0439 812316
EGG is a group for young people in Nillumbik and Banyule who want to explore their sexuality or gender.
We have activities, discussions, artty stuff, food and fun!
The group is FREE and we meet on Monday's 4.30pm to 6.30pm at a venue close to Eltham Station.
For more information:
Text or Call : 0439 812316
Call: 9430 9100
Email: davidf@nchs.org.au

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.