Young People of our Region
The Young people of our Region can now have their say on what happens in their Region, through a new and exciting initiative of Bundaberg Regional Council’s dedicated Youth Development Officer Andrea Bax.
Andrea’s role involves working in partnership with young people, various agencies and levels of Government, to develop programs and opportunities that:
- Improve a young person’s networks within the community
- Celebrates the diversity of young people
- Increases the positive perception of young people
- Highlights young people as valuable assets to the future of the community
Andrea’s role also includes:
- Assisting Council in decision making processes around young people
- Being a point of contact for young people so as to connect them to various types of support that they may need whether it be health, legal, housing or just how to get something happening in the community.
- Working with young people on their ideas and assisting in the development of positive partnerships for young people.
Andrea will also be actively consulting and involving young people in the development, initiating and reviewing of youth plans for the region.
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Get Ready for the December school holidays
We are on the look out for what is happening across our region during the December 09/ January 2010 School Holidays.
So if you have anything - program, project, event, camp or workshop please let me know and we will help promote it for you. Below is our form to record your info onto.
Do you have some ideas on activities that you would like to see happening over the holidays? Let Andrea know.
Whats happenening NOW:
"What Excite U about Your Community"
We would like you to show us in your own pictures or words " What Excites U about your Community".
What are the things that you do for fun, the places that are special to you, you things you like about your local community and what we need to think about protecting for the future of your community and other young people?
This project is about being positive and looking at the things you enjoy.
Entry is open to anyone under 25 years of age, and can be digital photos (up to 12) or written stories, poems or songs.
Every entry goes in the draw for a chance to win an Ipod shuffle or nano and other great prizes will be on offer.
You dont need to be an expert photographer or writter, we just want your view on your community.
Dont have a camera, or can't get a hold of one? We can help you there to. Council has disposable cameras available to use, just check out the entry form below and it will tell you how to get a hold of one.
Entry details and form are attached below.
Still going
- Planning for Youth Week 2010. continues. We are on the look out for volunteers to help out at varied events like a dance party, bands night, sports day, art workshops and other activities being held during the week. If you’re interested in getting on board contact Andrea on the details below.
Andrea would also like to hear your ideas on the things that effect you, so call, drop in, send an e-mail or sms:
Andrea Bax
School of Arts Building
184 Bourbong Street Bundaberg
Phone: 1300 883 699
Mobile: 0429 915 602
Or email Andrea
