Published Monday, 12 March, 2007 at 03:55 PM

Minister for Communities, Disability Services, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Partnerships
The Honourable Warren Pitt

Miriam Vale Shire young people to celebrate their achievements

An Agnes Water organisation will receive $9000 in Queensland Government funding to highlight the achievements of Miriam Vale Shire young people during National Youth Week.

Youth Minister Warren Pitt said the Lions Club of Captain Cook 1700/Agnes Water had put much effort into planning the Miriam Vale Shire Community Youth Festival.

“Proposed highlights include a youth community achievement activity, youth art exhibition and music performances, harm minimisation tent and resources,” Mr Pitt said.

“It will also include an Indigenous culture display and workshop.”

Ten organisations throughout the state would share in funding of $94,000 for National Youth Week from 14-22 April, celebrating the theme Launch Yourself.

“National Youth Week is Australia’s single largest celebration of young people,” Mr Pitt said.

“It is an opportunity to acknowledge the contribution that young people make to their communities. They are our future leaders.

“The Queensland Government is proud to support communities to celebrate the achievements of young people.

This funding will enable a range of activities to be held across the state to encourage a community focus on young people, their contribution and the issues of concern to them.”

“It is important that young Queenslanders have an opportunity to promote their achievements and to raise issues of concern, both publicly and within their local communities,” he said.

National Youth Week is a joint Commonwealth, State and Local government initiative.

For more information on National Youth Week activities throughout Queensland, including activities in Wide Bay Burnett Region, visit www.GENERATE.qld.gov.au or contact the Office of Youth on 1300 555 954.

Media contact: Joe Begley 3235 4280