YOUTH AFFAIRS | Queensland news
Queensland's first Indigenous Youth Parliament is now open. Applications to participate close on Monday 27 April 2009. Adam Wood writes: "We want to hear from young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Queenslanders aged 18 to 25, who are interested in sharing their opinions and debating with other young Indigenous people." For more information, call 1300 55 59 54 or email: yilf@communities.qld.gov.au
Website: http://www.communities.qld.gov.au
Queensland Young Indigenous Leaders Forum is being held in Brisbane from 24 to 27 May 2009. It's part of the Queensland Government's reconciliation action plan that aims to recognise and provide support to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders from across the state. If you are an aspiring young Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander Queenslander aged 18 to 25 who want to work towards positive outcomes through this forum, contact Cristilee Louttit now. Applications close Monday 27 April. Contact details:
Cristilee Louttit
Young Indigenous Leaders Forum Coordinator
Senior Program Officer
Youth Development and Leadership
Office for Youth
Department of Communities
Ph: (07) 3008 8636; fax: (07) 3008 8649
Email: cristilee.louttit@communities.qld.gov.au