Media Releases

08 Jan 2010 - 'Live It Now' and Win in National Youth Week

THE HON KATE ELLIS MP
MINISTER FOR YOUTH
MEDIA RELEASE
Friday, 8 January 2010
Live it Now and win in National Youth Week
Minister for Youth Kate Ellis is encouraging young people across Australia to get
creative and win a National Youth Week launch event in their home town.
"This year's National Youth Week message is 'Live it Now' and this competition is just
one way young Australians can live it up and get involved in National Youth Week," Ms
Ellis said.
The National Youth Week ourspace competition invites young people to submit an
audio, video or photographic entry about the contribution young people make to their
home town.
The two best entries will win a live music event in their home town and VIP passes.
"We know that young people are making a big difference in cities, suburbs and towns
across Australia and we want to know all about it," Ms Ellis said.
"Plus we want to see the amazing creative abilities of young people on display."
This year the National Launch Events will be held in two different locations  one urban
and one regional.
"While young people all over Australia will celebrate National Youth Week with a vast
array of exciting events, it's a great honour to host the official launch in your home town
 and two lucky locations will get that chance," Ms Ellis said.
ourspace entries are welcome from 12  25 year olds through youthweek.com until 31
January.
"The ourspace competition is just the start of the National Youth Week action.
"By visiting youthweek.com you can get information about more events, competitions
and entertainment in your local area and find out how you can get involved," she said.
National Youth Week 2010 will be held from 10  18 April and is a joint Australian, state,
territory and local government initiative.
Press Secretary: Jayne Stinson 0458 547 512 jayne.stinson@deewr.gov.au