Applications closed for Young Social Pioneers 2009
Applications for Young Social Pioneers closed on June 29, with over 70 talented young Australians submitting their projects for consideration. Young Social Pioneers (YSP) is an initiative that strengthens, supports and celebrates the role of young people in creating positive change in their communities, whether at the local, national or global level. Find out more here
Matthew Mitcham goes Back to School
Matthew Mitcham, Olympic gold medallist, returned to his former school in Queensland in support of Back to School 2009 - a nationwide campaign where hundreds of people from all walks of life return to school to tell their stories and provide students with positive role models. Mitcham, who won the gold medal for 10m diving at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, celebrated ...
C4C
Collaboration 4 Change (C4C) is a global movement, the purpose of which is to create positive social change through music. The concept is to combine the talents of artists from all corners of the globe, to produce music with an international reach, which helps to educate and empower young people. In 2009, Collaboration 4 Change is coming to Australia with the ...
Real Engagement with Real Issues
The University of Melbourne's Australian Youth Research Centre has released an evaluation of The ruMAD? (Are You Making a Difference) Program, which aims to encourage, educate and empower young people to make a difference and facilitate social change within their schools and local communities.
Schools First awards now open!
Schools throughout Australia are now invited to apply for a Schools First award and be in the running to share in a staggering $5 million of award money. Award applications are now open and schools are urged to download application forms from www.schoolsfirst.edu.au at their earliest convenience to ensure submissions are completed before the August 14th deadline. Schools First is a unique ...
About FYA
Sunday 31 May saw the passing of a great Australian and exceptional supporter and patron of FYA, Sir John Holland, AC. In 1977, to commemorate the Silver Jubilee of HM, Queen Elizabeth II, the Federal Government announced the decision to sponsor an Appeal to raise funds to establish a Trust, the beneficiaries to be young Australians. Read More →
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