Central West young people to celebrate their achievements

Emerald Shire Council will receive $9500 in Queensland Government funding to help stage activities to mark National Youth Week next month.

Youth Minister Warren Pitt said the Emerald Shire Council would conduct a Youth Week Festival for central west communities including Aramac, Winton, Longreach, Isisford, Blackall and Barcaldine.

“Festival celebrations will include local bands, fashion parade, hair show, community dancers, interactive events, skills learned in workshops, plus skating and BMX demonstrations,” Mr Pitt said.

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 the Fitzroy Central West Region, visit www.GENERATE.qld.gov.au or contact the Office of Youth on 1300 555 954.

Media contact: Joe Begley 3235 4280