❓ Mr. Castrilli asks about events planned for National Youth Week and the government's support. The Minister outlines events across WA, highlighting government funding and the importance of youth involvement and development.
AnsweredQoN 230Legislative Assembly
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NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK — EVENTS
230. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI to the
Minister for Youth:
Can the minister advise the house about the events being
planned for National Youth Week in April and whether the Liberal–National
government is providing any support for these important events?
230. Mr G.M. CASTRILLI to the
Minister for Youth:
Can the minister advise the house about the events being
planned for National Youth Week in April and whether the Liberal–National
government is providing any support for these important events?
AnswerView source ↗
I thank the member for Bunbury for his question. National
Youth Week kicks off this Saturday. It runs from 4 April to 13 April. Young
people aged between 12 and 25 make up about 20 per cent of the state's
population. By 2030, we will have about half a million young people in Western
Australia and one of the fastest growing populations of young people in the
country. It is great to see that this year's National Youth Week theme
is ''Our voice, our impact''.
It was great to announce today that we have offered over $80 000
in grants to 80 local government authorities and organisations to run events in
their community to recognise National Youth Week. A raft of events is happening
during the week. A number of apprentices will show off furniture they have made
from wooden pallets. Young photographers in Wongan Hills are making a photo
record of their town. Shark Bay will have its version of The Amazing Race . There will be a big concert at Meelup Beach and a
circus skills workshop in Manjimup. Of course, I will be in Kalgoorlie to
launch the youth festival. All the events are run by youth, so it is a great
opportunity for youth to show their new skills and make decisions. This is all
about encouraging youth to not only become our future leaders, but also get
involved.
I take the opportunity to acknowledge the input of not only
my Department of Local Government and Communities, but also the federal
government's Department of Education. Funding these programs is a great
way to recognise youth and the great work that they do in our community. As
Minister for Youth, it is my job to make sure that our youth are best resourced
and skilled to take on the challenge as they move forward of not only getting
their next level of education, but also becoming our future leaders. National
Youth Week is a great opportunity and, hopefully, members will look at where in
their communities they have youth doing some great things so that they can be a
part of it.
Youth Week kicks off this Saturday. It runs from 4 April to 13 April. Young
people aged between 12 and 25 make up about 20 per cent of the state's
population. By 2030, we will have about half a million young people in Western
Australia and one of the fastest growing populations of young people in the
country. It is great to see that this year's National Youth Week theme
is ''Our voice, our impact''.
It was great to announce today that we have offered over $80 000
in grants to 80 local government authorities and organisations to run events in
their community to recognise National Youth Week. A raft of events is happening
during the week. A number of apprentices will show off furniture they have made
from wooden pallets. Young photographers in Wongan Hills are making a photo
record of their town. Shark Bay will have its version of The Amazing Race . There will be a big concert at Meelup Beach and a
circus skills workshop in Manjimup. Of course, I will be in Kalgoorlie to
launch the youth festival. All the events are run by youth, so it is a great
opportunity for youth to show their new skills and make decisions. This is all
about encouraging youth to not only become our future leaders, but also get
involved.
I take the opportunity to acknowledge the input of not only
my Department of Local Government and Communities, but also the federal
government's Department of Education. Funding these programs is a great
way to recognise youth and the great work that they do in our community. As
Minister for Youth, it is my job to make sure that our youth are best resourced
and skilled to take on the challenge as they move forward of not only getting
their next level of education, but also becoming our future leaders. National
Youth Week is a great opportunity and, hopefully, members will look at where in
their communities they have youth doing some great things so that they can be a
part of it.
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