Twelve community organisations in the Mining and Pastoral Region will share more than $71,000 in grants to deliver National Youth Week events next month.
Member for Mining and Pastoral Region Hon Dave Grills MLC welcomed the grants, which will help develop and deliver events that acknowledge and celebrate the positive contribution young people make in the local community.
- Tom Price Youth Support Association Inc.
Backyard Bash ($1,000) - City of Karratha
Youth Week Opening event ($1,000) - Broome Youth and Families Hub Inc.
2016 National Youth Week Party ($1,000) - Life Without Barriers
Life Without Barriers Youth Week Awards ($1,000) - Australian Red Cross Society
Graffiti Wall and Art Event ($1,000) - Shire of Shark Bay
National Youth Week – Shark Bay Skirmish ($1,000) - Shire of Exmouth
Wave Rave ($1,000) - Shire of Esperance
ESPY Youth Challenge ($1,000) - Local Drug Action Groups Inc. – Kalgoorlie
2016 Youth Fest ($650) - Local Drug Action Group – Esperance
ESPY Beach Challenge ($940) - Shire of Ravensthorpe
Youth Activity and Fun Day ($1,000) - Escare Inc.
ESPY Youth Challenge ($1,000)
“National Youth Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of young people aged 12 to 25 and provides a platform for them to get involved in their communities and assist in generating ideas, decision-making and showcasing their skills and talents,” Mr Grills said.
“I am delighted to see young people in the Mining and Pastoral getting involved – the diversity of these projects are a wonderful testament to their range of skills and interests.
“I encourage all young people to support their peers by getting involved or attending these events.”
National Youth Week WA runs from April 8 to 17.
