Within the Engage! initiative, the organisation actively encourages youth engagement in decision-making processes, facilitates skill development through training, mentoring, and volunteer opportunities, and acknowledges the valuable contributions made by young people to the community.
FReeZA is a shining example of youth participation, where young people take the lead, and are supported in planning, developing, and executing music, cultural, and recreational events. These events are free from drugs, alcohol, vaping and smoking, ensuring they cater to the diverse interests and needs of local young people. FReeZA supports local talent and provides emerging artists with valuable opportunities to showcase their skills.
Alpine Shire Youth is also a partner in the YACVic FutureProof project, which is supported by the Australian Government's Black Summer Bushfire Recovery grant. This program has a focus on youth-led disaster risk reduction efforts in Eastern Victoria, with a particular emphasis on aiding fire-affected young people and communities.
FutureProof applies youth-centric principles to engage, support, train, and connect young individuals, actively involving them in youth-led projects and community decision-making. Additionally, it offers qualification pathways for 150 local young people, creating avenues for careers in emergency management and community services.
Alpine Shire Youth is dedicated to fostering the potential of young individuals and creating a positive influence on both their lives and the wider community.
Registrations for the LINE Wangaratta and Transgender Victoria Online TGD Peer Support (Youth Group) are now open. This online youth group will meet monthly, on the third Thursday of the month, from 5:30pm - 7pm.
Are you a musician or band looking for paid live performance opportunities at All-Ages events? If you're 25 or under, sign up to The Push's Young Artist Database and put your music in front of youth-led FReeZA teams across Victoria looking for young artists to perform at their events.
MAKE YOURSELF FUTURE PROOF
ARE YOU AGED 16 – 25 YEARS
The Future Proof program offers FREE CERTIFIED QUALIFICATION opportunities equipping you with the skills needed to build a successful career and contribute meaningfully to your community.
CONTACT JUNCTION TODAY TO ENROL
Call Adam on 0448 224 288 or email: Adam.Walsh@junction.org.au
Alpine Shire Council acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of the lands on which we work, live, and play. We recognise the continuing connection to lands, waters, and communities of all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures across Australia and pay our respects to Elders past and present.
