The Youthie

oming up: Friday 23rd July: Live bands at the Youthie featuring Rubix Cuba, Heartbreak Club, Crouching 80’s Hidden Acronym and the Romeros from 7-10pm. The entry cost is $6, come along for a great night featuring some local favourites playing alongside some great Newcastle bands. This event will be supporting Stress Down Day - www.stressdown.org.au. A dressup competition will be held with some prizes for the best & worst dressed. Proceeds from the door will be donated to Lifeline.
Saturday 24th July: Pool Competition at 2pm and Table Tennis Competition at 4pm.

Navigating teenage: Free community education seminar and night of live music.  Depression will affect approximately 1 in 5 Australians, and according to the World Health Organisation, depression is the leading cause of disability in Australia and ranked 3rd globally. However unlike many disabling illnesses, depression can be treated. Depression is also a contributing factor linked to suicide and early detection is vital for ensuring people don’t suffer any longer than they have to. The Black Dog Institute, an organisation that specialises in mood disorders, is delivering a free community educations seminar at the Tamworth Capital Theatre on Thursday 26 April 2010, 6.30pm – 8.30pm. This seminar is relevant to the whole community, and in particular parents, teenagers and people who work with young people. The seminar is delivered by an expert from the Black Dog Institute and will provide an overview of what depression is, how to spot early warning signs,  understanding the risk factors and the role of personality in relation to depression, what to do and how to build personal resilience. The night will include light refreshments and live music. To register your attendance, email yes and the number of people to: f.mortimer@blackdog.org.au or call 02 9382 8203 . For more information, contact: Chris Rule, Black Dog Institute, Project Manager - Rural Initiatives, on 02 9382 8203 or at c.rule@blackdog.org.au, or visit the website at www.blackdoginstitute.org.au.

NYW Poster Competition: Do you want to design the artwork for National Youth Week (NYW) 2011? The NYW Poster Competition is currently open. All you need to do is design a creative poster that incorporates the words ‘Own It’ – the theme for NYW 2011.  Your poster should reflect the fun, celebratory nature of NYW. All budding young designers aged 12-25 are encouraged to visit www.youthweek.com for more information – you could get national attention for your design as well as win a cash prize! But you have to be quick – entries close 11.59pm AEST on Sunday 25 July.

Count Me In! Enrol to vote NOW. Did you know – over 1 million eligible Australians aren’t enrolled to vote? And one third of those are aged 18-24? Are you one of them? Being enrolled to vote gives you the opportunity to have a say about the direction of Australia and issues that matter to you. Once an election is called, you won’t have much time to enrol. Once election roll is closed, if you’re not on it, you can’t vote. So don’t wait! Enrol now at www.aec.gov.au/enrol. Even if you have already enrolled – are you sure your details are correct? Check your enrolment now at www.aec.gov.au/check.

Do you know the next Young Australian of the Year? The Australian Youth Forum is proud to be the major sponsor of the Young Australian of the Year Award. This award celebrates the amazing achievements and accomplishments of young people across Australia. This is your opportunity to recognise an inspirational young person, who through their own commitment and passion has achieved extraordinary things. Nominees for Young Australian of the Year need to be Australian citizens aged between 16 to 30. Visit the Australian of the Year website to submit a nomination for the Young Australian of the Year at www.youth.gov.au/ayf.

Photo 1: Checking out the bands at the Youthie on Saturday 10th July were (from left), Shenea, Gaby, Victoria, Georgia and Izzy.

Coming up: Tuesday 13th July: open 12 noon – 6pm. BBQ at 1pm, 3 on 3 Basketball Competition at 2pm – win some movie tickets and movie on the BIG Screen from 4pm.
Wednesday 14th July: 12 noon – 6pm. BBQ at 1pm, Wii Tournament at 2pm – win movie tickets and DJ Workshop 4pm.
Thursday 15th July: open 1pm – 10pm. BBQ at 1pm, Live bands at the Youthie featuring Jimmy & the Mirrors, Romeros and Red Letter Day from 7-10pm, entry cost $6.
Friday 16th July: open 1pm – 10pm. Art Workshop at 2pm, BBQ at 6pm and Friday Night Footy on the BIG Screen.
Saturday 17th July: open 12 noon – 6pm. BBQ at 1pm, Pool Competition at 2pm – win movie tickets and Table Tennis Competition at 4pm – win movie tickets.
From Tuesday 20th July return to Winter Opening Hours, Tuesday – Friday 12.30 – 6pm and Saturday 10am – 7pm.

July School Holiday Program: The July holiday program for the Tamworth Youth Centre is now available for viewing and downloading at our website www.theyouthie.org.

Creating chage online: Are you aged 16 to 30 and a member of any of these, or other, online communities for social change? If you are, we'd like to invite you to be part of a study looking at the relationship between getting involved in the community and your wellbeing. Over the next 12 months, we will be tracking a cohort of up to 1000 young people aged 16 to 30 who are members of online social change organisations or communities like ActNow.com.au, Heywire, youthcentral, the Australian Youth Climate Coalition and Vibewire and asking you questions about your involvement in the community, your health and wellbeing. Your responses will help researchers, policymakers and practitioners to better understand the health status of young people who participate in these online communities and the nature of their involvement in the community. The survey is now live and you can participate by visiting http://ches.buseco.monash.edu.au/index.php?sid=93551. By completing the survey you'll go into the draw to win Apple iPods (Shuffle and Nano) and iTunes vouchers. Everyone who completes all three surveys over the 12 month period will receive a $45 gift voucher.

Housing NSW Youth Scholarships 2011 – Now Open: Applications for the 2011 Housing NSW Youth Scholarships are now open. Young people living in social housing, who will be studying year 11 or 12 at a NSW high school or TAFE college for the HSC or TAFE equivalent during the 2011 academic year, are encouraged to apply. Each scholarship is a one off payment of $2,000 to be used on educational related items. The funds are administered by the school or TAFE college on behalf of the student. The Housing NSW Youth Scholarship Program assists eligible young people living in social housing or on the NSW Housing Register to complete their HSC or TAFE equivalent. Entries close 5.00 pm on 30 July 2010. For more information visit the website at www.housing.nsw.gov.au.

Jimmy & The Mirrors Tour July 2010: Jimmy & The Mirrors’ blend of good-time rock-n-roll and indie-pop has seen them become Adelaide’s premiere party band. After releasing three EP’s since 2008 and supporting numerous touring artists, The Mirrors were selected as a ‘Hot Six Band for 2010’ by Adelaide’s leading street-press magazine Rip It Up, and were invited to play Fuse Festival’s Explode! showcase for industry and fans. Renowned for coupling great music with a keen sense of fun, The Mirrors consistently bring the party to every venue they fill. July 2010 sees the band embark on their first regional tour of Victoria and New South Wales after being awarded a Contemporary Music Touring Program grant from the Federal Government. The two week tour will showcase over ten shows throughout the two states, with over 4500 kilometres of bitumen passing under their tyres. “We’ve always wanted to take our music to rural and regional Australia,” says drummer Kaurna Cronin, “so we’re pretty pumped to hit the road.” Jimmy and the Mirrors will be performing at the Youthie, Tamworth Youth Centre on Thursday night the 15th July. The band will be supported by local acts Romeros and Red Letter Day. For more information about the band Jimmy & The Mirrors visit the website at www.jimmyandthemirrors.com.

Coming up: Monday 5th July: open 12 noon – 6pm. BBQ at 1pm and Xbox 360 Tournament at 2pm – win movie tickets.
Tuesday 6th July: open 12 noon – 6pm. BBQ at 1pm, 3 on 3 Basketball Competition at 2pm – win some movie tickets and DJ Workshop 4pm.
Wednesday 7th July: open 1pm – 10pm. Movie on the BIG Screen 2pm, BBQ at 6pm and
State of Origin on the BIG Screen at 7.30pm.
Thursday 8th July: open 12 noon – 6pm. BBQ at 1pm and Wii Tournament at 2pm – win movie tickets.
Friday 9th July: open 1pm – 10pm. NAIDOC Family Fun Day – Bicentennial Park from 11am, BBQ at 6pm and Friday Night Footy on the BIG Screen.
Saturday 10th July: open 1pm – 10pm. BBQ at 1pm, Pool Competition at 2pm – win movie tickets, Table Tennis Competition at 4pm – win movie tickets and Live bands at the Youthie featuring Local Resident Failure (Newcastle), The Decline (Perth), The Powerlines and Dying To Be Alive (Sydney) from 7-10pm, entry is $6.

July School Holiday Program: The July holiday program for the Tamworth Youth Centre is now available for viewing and downloading at our website www.theyouthie.org.

Consultation on the Australian Curriculum: If you are currently at secondary school, or have recently left school, we want to hear your views on the draft Australian Curriculum. Young people have an important role to play in the development of the draft Australian Curriculum and should be able to express their opinions on this important issue. The Australian Curriculum, Assessment and Reporting Authority (ACARA) is overseeing the development process and is also responsible for the management of assessment and reporting at a national level. To date, ACARA has engaged in extensive consultations with the education community, including parents, teachers, principals and professional organisations, and will continue to draw upon the considerable curriculum expertise of the states and territories when developing the Australian Curriculum. The draft senior secondary Australian Curriculum (years 11–12) focusing on the four initial learning areas of English, mathematics, science and history was recently released for public consultation. For the first time, all Australians can provide feedback on the curriculum to be taught in our schools. As the Australian Curriculum will be affecting school students across Australia, input from current students as well as the wider youth sector (recent school leavers, youth industry workers, etc) will be invaluable to the consultation process for the Australian Curriculum.

Free Community Education Seminar: Free Community Education Seminar and night of live music. For parents teenagers and people who work with young people. Presented by the Black Dog Institute. The seminar will cover areas such as what is depression, how to spot early warning signs, understanding the risk factors, understanding the role of personality, how to build resilience and what to do. The seminar will be held at the Tamworth Capital Theatre on Thursday 26 August 2010 from 6.30pm - 8.30pm. To RSVP and register your attendance, email yes and the number of people to f.mortimer@blackdog.org.au or call 02 9382 8203. For more information, contact: Chris Rule, Black Dog Institute, Project Manager - Rural Initiatives, on 02 9382 8203 or at c.rule@blackdog.org.au.

Coming up: Friday 25th June – Live bands at the Youthie featuring Romeros - www.myspace.com/romerosau, The Spontaneous Kevin Costner - www.myspace.com/spontaneouscostner, Fresh Nelson  -www.myspace.com/freshnelson and The Powerlines. The entry cost is $6 and the event runs from 7-10pm.
Saturday 26th June – Pool competition at 2pm and Table Tennis competition at 4pm.
Saturday 3rd July: Live bands at the Youthie.

July School Holiday Program: The July holiday program for the Tamworth Youth Centre is now available for viewing and downloading at our website www.theyouthie.org.

Winners Are Grinners: Jarryd Knox beat Ben Taylor in the final of the Pool Competition at the Youthie on Saturday on the 12th June. Jarryd Knox continues his lead in the 2010 Youthie Pool Championship with 17 points, ahead of Jackson O’Brien with 13 points and Damien Berry in 3rd place with 8 points.

Free Community Information Days: The Good Service Mob will be presenting free Community Information Days for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people. Information sessions start at 10am and a free lunch will be provided. For more information visit www.goodservicemob.com.au. Information Day at the Coledale Community Centre on Wednesday 28 July 2010, 10am − 2pm. To RSVP contact Patricia Varley by phoning 6765 3103. Information Day in Gunnedah on Thursday 29 July 2010, 10am − 2pm at the Town Hall, Conadilly St, Gunnedah. To RSVP contact Jess Griffen by phoning 6742 7038. Have a yarn & a free feed!

Saver Plus: The Benevolent Society is excited to announce the arrival of the Saver Plus financial education and matched savings program in Tamworth. Saver Plus assists people on lower incomes to strengthen their financial skills and save for educational expenses. Saver Plus includes financial education workshops and provides support and motivation for participants to save by matching their savings dollar for dollar (up to $500). More than 5000 people across Australia have already participated in this exciting savings program, which rewards participants with up to $500 in matched savings.  This money can be used to pay for educational items including computers, books, uniforms and school excursions. Saver Plus is an initiative of Brotherhood of St Laurence and ANZ, delivered in partnership with Berry Street, The Benevolent Society and The Smith Family and other local community agencies.  The program is funded by ANZ and the Australian Government Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs, with ANZ providing matched savings for participants. For more information contact the Saver Plus Project Worker at the The Benevolent Society on  6762 1344 or 0431 651 571, or via email at deborahv@bensoc.org.au.

Whichway Regional Music Development: The Whichway Regional Music Development Program is a 3-day workshop series for regional Indigenous artists looking to gain valuable skills and knowledge of the music industry. Participants will network and participate in workshops, seminars and panels with industry professionals, established artists and performers who will share first hand experiences and knowledge of the contemporary music industry. Day 1 will focus on industry skills providing an overview of how an emerging artist can approach the industry. Day 2 and 3 will focus on practical skills such as songwriting and performance. Workshops and panels will be led by industry professionals such Adriana Rios (Artist Manager), Ozi Battla (The Herd), Nardi Simpson (Stiff Gins), Joel Wenitong (The Last Kinection), Charlie Trindall and more. The workshops will be held in Tamworth from the 29th June to the 1st of July in partnership with the Tamworth Youth Centre. The program is free and there are limited places. If you are interested please contact Frank Trotman-Golden on 9281 1600 or via email frank@musicnsw.com.

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We Caught The Kraken - Live at the Youthie 29-5-2010.mp3

The Powerlines - Live at the Youthie 29-5-2010.mp3

Romeros - Live at the Youthie 29-5-2010.mp3

Falling For Beloved - Live at the Youthie 29-5-2010.mp3

July 2010 School Holiday Program for the Youthie
Tamworth Regional Council Youth Centre

The Youthie - Tamworth Regional Council Youth Centre
PCYC Building, Corner of Peel and Darling Streets, Tamworth, NSW, Australia 2340
Phone:(02) 6766 4645 Fax: (02) 6761 2727 www.theyouthie.org

Coming up: Friday the 11th June – Disco at the Manilla Town Hall from 6.30pm. Contact the Manilla branch of Tamworth Regional Council on 6761 0200 for further information.
Saturday 12th June – Pool competition at 2pm and Table Tennis competition at 4pm.
THIS EVENT IS CANCELED!!! Friday 18th June – Live bands at the Youthie, full details in next weeks column.
Saturday 19th June – Live bands at the Youthie, full details in next weeks column.

Winter Opening Hours: Please be aware the Youthie is now operating under Winter opening hours. The Tamworth Youth Centre will be open Tuesday – Friday from 12.30-6pm and Saturdays from 10am – 7pm until September.

Winners Are Grinners: Jarryd Knox beat Jackson O’Brien in the final of the Pool Competition at the Youthie on Saturday 29th May. Jarryd extends his lead in the 2010 Youthie Pool Championship with 15 points, ahead of Jackson O’Brien with 11 points and Damien Berry in 3rd place with 8 points.

Shift This 2010: Shift This 2010 is a festival of change, where young people are in the driver’s seat. The festival is for young people aged 12 - 18 who live in NSW and includes three days of interactive workshops, inspiring speakers, incredible performances, art displays, entertainment, awesome food, and oh so much more. Three days (well, OK, 2.5 days!) of food, fun and festivities, all for only $110 (GST free). If you are from a more distant rural or regional area, we may be able to help you out with your travel costs - but first in, first served, so you better get in early. Shift This 2010 will be taking place in Sydney from 29 September - 1 October 2010 (school holidays). For the full details visit the website at www.yapa.org.au/shift.

bychoicenotchance.com.au: This new website is an information tool for young people about relationships, sex and ways to prevent and identify sexual assault or domestic violence in a relationship. The key strengths of the website are the Information Kit and the fact sheets.  The aim of the website is to provide a source of information for young people and a resource for anybody working with young people around issues such as relationships and violence prevention. Visit the site at www.bychoicenotchance.com.au.

Writing Competition: The John Marsden Prize for Young Australian Writers 2010 is now open for entries. $5500 total prize money and publication in Voiceworks and on the Express Media website. There are two age categories including under 18 and 18-25, and two submission categories including poetry and short story or first chapter of a novel. Entries close 5pm Friday 21st August 2010. Download the entry form from www.expressmedia.org.au.

IGNITE: If you'd like a free copy of the latest issue of IGNITE! the e-newsletter for enterprising young people, you can download it at www.frankteam.com.au or email anna@frankteam.com.au for a copy. IGNITE is FREE, monthly, is packed with great opportunities and contacts to help young people turn their ideas, business and career goals into a reality! IGNITE is created by The Frank Team.