National Youth Week 2010 runs from Saturday 10 April to Sunday 18 April.
NYW is the single largest youth event in Australia.
NYW is an annual event held around April each year.
NYW provides young Australians with the opportunity to express ideas, raise concerns and act on issues. It encourages the community to take notice of young people and celebrate the positive contribution they make.
The theme for NYW has always been to celebrate and recognise the value of all young Australians to their communities. All NYW activities aim to reflect this theme and encourage the participation of young Australians in this annual event.
NYW is a joint Australian Government, state, territory and local government initiative. The Office of Youth Affairs in the NT Families and Children Division, Department of Health and Families manages this initiative and represents the Territory in consultations with other jurisdictions.
There are plenty of great Youth Week activites happening around the territory:
Leadership Camp
Description The camp will allow youth to experience the outdoors and engage with
activities outside their everyday life allowing them to gain extra skills and
confidence to become leaders within their community.
Event Organiser Australian Red Cross - The SHAK
Dates 9 - 11 April 2010
Booking Required This is a closed event
Location Adventure Bound
Contact Justin Lott on (08) 8927 8371
Epic Central
Description Café, events, forums, interactive activities, wifi, gigs, live music,
workshops every afternoon - the place to be during National Youth Week
Event Organiser Corrugated Iron Youth Arts
Dates 10 - 18 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location Browns Mart, cnr Smith Street and Harry Chan Avenue Darwin
Contact Jane Tonkin on (08) 8948 3200
Youth Creative Workshop
Description This workshop will provide an opportunity for young people to gain skills
in creative ares such as screen printing, stencil design and manga
illustration.
Event Organiser Darwin City Council
Dates 14 April 2010
Booking Required Yes
Location Casuarina Library
Contact Rosario Huq on (08) 8930 0200
Henbury on Parade
Description This exciting event will bring together participants from Henbury School,
young graduates from the Charles Darwin University, School of Creative
Arts and Humanities and VET fashion studies to create their own items to
model.
Event Organiser Henbury School Council
Dates 15 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location Henbury School Hall
Contact Rosa Nardone on (08) 8927 5088
Cycle-Ops
Description This project will involve learning new skills around building and repairing
push bikes. Participants will be given an old bike to paint, re-building and
keep once completed. Bikes have been donated by NT Police.
Event Organiser Mission Australia
Dates 12 - 16 April 2010
Booking Required Yes
Location Malak Drop in Centre
Contact Jed Cheyne on (08) 8935 0950
ERACISM Forum
Description This activity will provide youth with an opportunity to come together,
share stories and be inspired to work towards a multicultural and diverse
society without prejudice or stereotyping.
Event Organiser Multicultural Council of the Northern Territory
Dates 18 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location Charles Darwin University
Contact Ron Mitchell on (08) 8945 9122
Making Change - Giving Youth a Voice
Description A workshop that will provide the practical skills and community awareness
that will encourage young people to take action in their communities
against racism.
Event Organiser Multicultural Youth Northern Territory
Dates 10 - 18 April 2010
Booking Required TBA
Location TBA
Contact Elizabeth Warnock on (08) 8945 9122
SAAM Youth Week Art Groups
Description There will be two distinct group projects. One will aim at encouraging
students to express their learning about sexual assault artistically. The
other will involve young survivors and providing them with an outlet to
have their experiences, views and ide
Event Organiser Ruby Gaea
Dates 10 - 18 April 2010
Booking Required TBA
Location TBA
Contact Lisa Bennett on (08) 8945 0155
NT Legal Aid Commission
Description Free legal advice available for criminal, civil and family law.
Event Organiser NT Legal Aid Commission
Dates 12 - 16 April 2010
Booking Required Yes
Location 6th Floor, 9-11 Cavanagh Street
Contact on (08) 8999 3000
Darwin
Melaleuca Awards Poster Competition
Description The theme of the poster competition is based on the United Nations
International Year of Biodiversity. Students are encouraged to think about
life on earth and the value of biodiversity.
Event Organiser Power and Water Corporation
Dates 1 March - 16 April 2010
Booking Required N/A
Location N/A
Contact Georgia Galton on (08) 8985 8542
Big Screen Movie Night
Description Movies will be played on the big screen including action and drama. All
young people welcome!
Event Organiser Australian Red Cross - The SHAK
Dates 16 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location The SHAK
Contact Justin Lott on (08) 8927 8371
High Octane Sport Comps
Description Bit of sports fan? Check out the competitions on offer during National
Youth Week. Comps include table tennis play offs, pool, basketball
shootout and Wii bowling.
Event Organiser Australian Red Cross - The SHAK
Dates 12 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location The SHAK
Contact Justin Lott on (08) 8927 8371
Ten Pin Bowling
Description Cruise to the Nightcliff Ten Pin Bowling Centre for two FREE games.
Event Organiser Australian Red Cross - The SHAK
Dates 13 April 2010
Booking Required This is a closed event
Location Nightcliff Ten Pin Bowling Centre
Contact Justin Lott on (08) 8927 8371
Live it Now Cricket
Description Feel like playing a game of cricket?? Come and join in and have some
fun.
Event Organiser Australian Red Cross - The SHAK
Dates 14 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location Wanguri / Dripstone Oval
Contact Justin Lott on (08) 8927 8371
Mini Golf
Description Challenge your friends, putter up on the golf range.
Event Organiser Australian Red Cross - The SHAK
Dates 15 April 2010
Booking Required This is a closed event
Location Golf Range
Contact Justin Lott on (08) 8927 8371
Apply First Aid Workshop
Description Have you ever wondered what to do in a medical emergency or how to
save a life? Live it Now and gain a 'Apply First Aid' certificate in a FREE
two day workshop. Booked out.
Event Organiser Department of Business and Employment
Dates 12 -13 April 2010
Booking Required BOOKED OUT
Location TBA
Contact on (08) 8999 3764
The BIG GIG - Closing celebration
Description Following on from previous years, the BIG GIG will offer a variety of
activities from interactive arts performances, workshops and live music
exclusively for the young people of Darwin. Booked out.
Event Organiser Darwin City Council
Dates 17 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location Browns Mart
Contact Kin Leong on (08) 8930 0635
Free Youth Leadership Progam
Description This is a free half day workshop targeting youth as potential leaders
within the Department of the Chief Minister.
Event Organiser Department of the Chief Minister
Dates 14 April 2010
Booking Required This is a closed event
Location NT House
Contact Andrew Karaolias on (08) 8999 6523
Centrelink Information Stall
Description Information stall with Centrelink brochures and Centrelink staff attending
(youth payments person, social worker and Careers Reference staff
member). Water available on stand.
Event Organiser Centrelink
Dates 17 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location Browns Mart
Contact Darien Duffy on (08) 8936 3449
Snakefesst
Description Enjoy rap and hip hop, then Snakefessst is right up your alley!
Performance by Nikki Ashbey aka Essentz or Miss DOO WOP as well as
DJ Gusto and local artists. Get involved in rap and dance battles to win
some great prizes. Free feed!
Event Organiser Danila Dilba
Dates 16 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location Chambers Crescent Theatre
Contact Delsey Tamiano on (08) 8932 3166
Youth Centre Opening
Description Grand Opening of NEW Youth Development Centre The Lighthouse !
Local bands, youth activities including rockclimbing and singstar, Loads
of Fun. Everyone Welcome! Free Entry!
Event Organiser Youth for Christ
Dates 17 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location The Lighthouse Youth Development Centre
Contact Tina Trudgen on (08) 89457 477
Come 'N' Try a program
Description Come 'N' Try a program with local sports clubs.
Event Organiser City of Palmerston
Dates 10 April 2010
Booking Required Yes
Location YMCA Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Contact Sheree Jeeves on (08) 8935 9975
Palmerston High School Talent Showcase
Description A fantastic afternoon of performances by solo music artists and bands
and drama acts. By working as a community we can work together to
break down the negative self image many of the students have that leads
to young people being disengaged from school.
Event Organiser Palmerston High School
Dates 16 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location Palmerston High School
Contact Deanna Chadwick on (08) 8935 0218
Youth Week Dance Party
Description A drug and alcohol free event for youth between the ages of 12 -25. The
Dance Party will include a DJ, dance comps, FREE pizza, prizes and
much more!
Event Organiser YMCA Drop In Centre
Dates 17 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location YMCA Drop in Centre
Contact Rebecca Tilley on (08) 8932 1096
Talent Night and Fancy Dress Rural Style
Description To encourage and develop youth confidence. Through the club's
mentoring program the older youth will assist the younger ones in all
activities.
Event Organiser Darwin Quarter Horse Association
Dates 10 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location Humpty Doo
Contact Jane Cross on (08) 8988 9563
Movie Night
Description An outdoor movie night showing anime movies coupled with Sushi and
Japanese snacks to develop an appreciation of Japanese culture.
Event Organiser Good Shepherd Lutheran College NT
Dates 16 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location Howard Springs
Contact Kylie Offer on (08) 8983 0300
Live it Now at the Movies
Description Enjoy a free screening of 'The Spy Next Door'. FBI agent (Jackie Chan)
takes on his most difficult task, looking after his girlfriend's children.
Young people between the ages of 12 - 25 gain free entry.
Event Organiser CMAX Cinema
Dates 16-Apr-10
Booking Required No
Location CMAX Cinema
Contact Andrew Cripps on (08) 8931 2555
Melaleuca Awards Poster Competition
Description The theme of the poster competition is based on the United Nations
International Year of Biodiversity. Students are encouraged to think about
life on earth and the value of biodiversity.
Event Organiser Power and Water Corporation
Dates 1 March - 16 April 2010
Booking Required N/A
Location N/A
Contact Georgia Galton on (08) 8985 8542
FREE Digital Art Workshop
Description For young people interested in learning new skills in digital art. The
workshops will focus on digital photography and video.
Event Organiser City of Palmerston
Dates 12 - 15 April 2010
Booking Required Yes
Location Palmerston Library Training room
Contact Sheree Jeeves on (08) 8935 9975
Palmerston Rugby Union Club
Description Exhibition of rugby skills by junior players. This is an opportunity for
visitors to join in and try out their skills.
Event Organiser Palmerston Rugby Union Club
Dates 10 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location Palmerston Aquatic Centre,
Contact Robert Sloan on (08) 8931 0749
National Youth Week Opening celebration
Description There will be live music, DJ, water rackerty, a slipery slide, topple tower,
Youth Bazaar, chill out room, prizes, free BBQ and much more!!
Event Organiser City of Palmerston
Dates 10 April 2010
Booking Required No
Location YMCA Aquatic and Leisure Centre
Contact Sheree Jeeves on (08) 8935 9975 |
