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Member for Swan Hill, Peter Walsh, is encouraging the youth of the region to take the initiative and apply for grants to fund events that celebrate and recognise their contribution to the community.
“These grants, as part of National Youth Week 2011, aim to promote positive images of young people and acts as an important platform to showcase their talents and get involved in activities,” Mr Walsh said.
“Grants such as those being provided through National Youth Week are an important tool to help young people showcase their abilities and develop a sense of self-worth.”
The grants are open to groups of young people to organise events for other young people. To be eligible young people must work in partnership with a local council, community organisation or school.
Applications are open for two grants:
• $2000 for young people working with an organisation to deliver a local community based project; and
• $2000 for young people working with an organisation to deliver an event that raises awareness of depression or anxiety (supported by Youthbeyondblue).
“Our young people are our investment in the future and it is important that they are given every opportunity to make positive contributions to their community and to express their ideas and have their voices heard,” Mr Walsh said.
Applications close on Friday 15 October 2010 for events to be held during National Youth Week from 1 April to 10 April, 2011.
Application forms can be submitted online at www.grants.dpcd.vic.gov.au. For more information call the Grants Information Line on 1300 366 356. Queries in relation to applications can be directed to the Project Officer for National Youth Week on (03) 9208 3209 or email youthweek@dpcd.vic.gov.au.