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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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Young people from all over Australia have been encouraged to get involved in this year's National Youth Week activities by the Federal Minister for Youth, Kate Ellis.
Launching National Youth Week at a free concert in Sydney's Martin Place today, Ms Ellis said it was Australia's biggest celebration for young people.
"Youth Week gives young people the chance to organise activities, participate in events, voice their opinions and act on issues that affect their lives," Ms Ellis said.
"The Rudd Government is committed to supporting young people and National Youth Week as a great opportunity to celebrate and recognise the valuable contribution they make to their communities," Ms Ellis said.
National Youth Week is a joint Australian, State, Territory and Local Government initiative and thousands of young people attended the launch concert featuring acts such as The Presets, Operator Please, Delta Goodrem and Brian McFadden.
Events will take place around Australia from 5 to 13 April 2008, including live performances, dance parties, debates and sporting events.
"There are events across the nation, so I really encourage all young Australians to take part," Ms Ellis said.
She also urged young people with a creative streak to submit entries for the National Talent Competitions, RockIT, WriteIT, SnapIT, DesignIT and ShootIT, before entries close on 14 April.
"Young people can win great prizes showing off their talents in music, writing, film-making, photography and design," Ms Ellis said.
There are other great prizes up for grabs in the Win Free Stuff competition, run through youthweek.com.
Visit www.youthweek.com to find out more about events, activities and competitions happening throughout Australia.