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- Should successful athletes have to pay back the AIS 10 Jun 2009
- Let's give youth voice now for a better future 12 Oct 2008
- Organ donation it's the greatest gift of all 21 Sep 2008
- Is safe sex message falling on deaf ears 31 Aug 2008
- Grassroots funding is key to Olympic glorys 10 Aug 2008
- Easy to overlook big issue of homelessness 20 Jul 2008
- Trailblazer Natasha leaves lasting legacy 29 Jun 2008
- Heavy hitters boost our World Cup hopes 01 Jun 2008
- Youth Forum Discussion Paper 17 May 2008
- We can't take sport for granted 11 May 2008
- Women truly can do anything be anything 20 Apr 2008
- Let the Games begin with all our athletes 30 Mar 2008
- Proud past but future a challenge for women 09 Mar 2008
- Young people will be heard at highest level 17 Feb 2008
- Our nation has changed dramatically in three weeks 16 Dec 2007
- Mobile Phone Towers 23 Sep 2007
- Bradken Foundry 01 Jul 2007
- Full Fees 03 Jun 2007
- Eating Disorders 17 Dec 2006
- Iraq 27 Jul 2006
- Electoral Laws 26 Jun 2006
- Dental 08 Jan 2006
- Make Poverty History 18 Sep 2005
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THE HON KATE ELLIS MP
MINISTER FOR YOUTH
MEDIA RELEASE
Friday, 16 April 2010
Prime Minister's challenge for Australia's Young People
The Minister for Youth Kate Ellis today announced that up to $15 000 will be available to young people for projects that will connect them with their local communities.
The Prime Minister's Australian Youth Forum Challenge is a new annual initiative to stimulate fresh ideas about how young people can connect with their communities.
"There's no better time than National Youth Week for us to be helping young people turn their ideas for a better future into a reality.
Young Australians are invited to propose projects that will get young people engaged in their community, actively address local needs and promote a positive image of young people.
Successful applicants will receive up to $15 000 to put their ideas into action and snapshots of entries and winning ideas will be documented on the AYF website www.youth.gov.au/ayf.
"I encourage young people from across Australia to put forward their ideas and help make real difference for young people in their area."
A panel of young people, youth sector workers and industry experts will shortlist the best ideas, with the Prime Minister and Minister for Youth choosing the ultimate winners.
"The Prime Minister's AYF Challenge supports the Australian Government's vision for all young people to grow up safe, healthy, happy and resilient," Ms Ellis said.
Applications for the Prime Minister's AYF Challenge close at 5 pm (AEST) Monday 10 May 2010.
More information can be found at www.youth.gov.au/ayf
Press Secretary: Jayne Stinson 0458 547 512 jayne.stinson@deewr.gov.au
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