News from Tamworth Regional Council’s Youth Centre

Coming Up: Friday 5^th August 1-10pm: Live bands at the Youthie featuring The Couching 80’s Hidden Acronym, more details next week.

Saturday 6^th August: Pool Competition 2pm and Table Tennis.

Live, Train & Work: Presented by TAFE Tamworth. If you are 15 - 19 years of age or a parent or guardian of a 15 - 19 year old, you are invited to join us to learn about Career Pathways and Training options. There will be opportunities to discuss employment and training options first hand with employees and teaching staff. In addition there will be talks on apprenticeships and traineeships and VET options. For more information phone 1800 448 176 or www.newengland.tafensw.edu.au. Tuesday 2 August 2011 from 5.30 pm - 8.30 pm at the Tamworth Town Hall, Fitzroy Street, Tamworth.

Mental health discussion: The Minister for Mental Health and Ageing, The Hon Mark Butler MP, and ReachOut.com are inviting young people aged 14-25 to take part in an online conversation on the ReachOut.com forums, 6:30 8:00 pm on Wednesday, 10 August. This is your chance to have a say about mental health and the services that affect you, your friends, family and community. Whats been your experience seeking help? Which services work? Which dont? What are your ideas for how they could be  improved? Joining in is easy; when the forum starts simply click on the register tab in the top right hand corner and then add your comments. We do advise that you register before the forum starts if possible. If you have any questions or trouble registering you can email us at crew@inspire.org.au. For further information about this event or to post your comments in advance, visit our blog:http://au.reachout.com/connect/blog/have-your-say-to-the-government. Were looking forward to seeing you there!