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Constitutional Recognition Forum for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians
This March, the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence (NCIE) will be hosting a Constitutional Recognition Forum for young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. The Forum will provide young Indigenous Australians from across the country with an opportunity to come together to learn about Constitutional Recognition and develop a youth driven campaign. We will bring together 96 young Indigenous Australians (aged 16-25) from across the country to spend three days at the NCIE to participate in the Forum. We would like to have each state and territory represented by 12 young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians and I seek your support in promoting the Forum to your extensive networks. The program for the Forum will be driven by young Indigenous Australians as the legacy of this Constitutional Recognition process will be one that is inherited by young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Australians. We have secured support from key event partners including the Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and the Forum will give participants the opportunity to speak directly with decision makers including politicians and members of the Expert Panel about their campaign.
www.ncie.org.au
Application deadline: 20 February 2012
Salesforce Foundation Social Innovation Traineeship
The Traineeship program is open to women aged 22-28, and aims to foster deep learning about community development through participation in Corporate, Nonprofit and Government lead programs. The role would suit someone interested in Social work, and the trainee is supported through the year in completing a formal Community Services Work certification in this area.
Contact: http://htsit.force.com/ or marina.harper@salesforce.com
Application deadline: 20 February 2012
Calling Student Activists! The Inspire Student Activism program
Inspire Student Activism is a 4 week program designed to give new university age students they skills and experience they need to be lasting change agents on their campuses.
In Australia, University students have a proud history of engaging in community activism - from the anti-war movement of the 70's, to recent campaigns to stop illegal course fees.
The Inspire program seeks to build upon that knowledge, applying the lessons of the past to today's issues - such as climate change and SSAF.
Applications close 6 March 2012
http://bit.ly/wvE8ZZ or admin@search.org.au
2012 Schools Reconciliation Challenge
The Schools Reconciliation Challenge is a chance to showcase your school’s commitment to reconciliation, and an opportunity for young people to have their artistic and political voices heard.
The Challenge is an annual art competition open to all students living in NSW, aged 10-16. All you have to do is create an artwork (maximum A1 size) about reconciliation, using this year’s theme “Our Place”. There are three award categories for students in years 5-6, 7-8 and 9-10. The winners for each category will have their artwork professionally framed and exhibited at the Australian Museum.
www.nswreconciliation.org.au/schools-reconciliation-challenge
Deadline: 5 April 2012
2012 What Matters? Competition
What actions do you think should be taken to build a better society? What would you change if you could? What do you want other people to care about?
What Matters? is a writing competition run by the Whitlam Institute at the University of Western Sydney, that gives year 5–12 students in NSW and the ACT a chance to say what matters to them in society today. Write a 400-600 word opinion piece on what matters to you and why. Prizes are awarded in 4 categories: Years 5/6, 7/8, 9/10 and 11/12:
- $350 for each category winner and $200 for each category runner-up. Winning entries will be published in print and online.
- An overall competition winner, announced at the awards ceremony, will receive a laptop with software donated by Officeworks.
- The Year 11/12 category winner will also be offered the opportunity to participate in ReachOut.com’s ReachOut Reporters multimedia content producing program, receiving professional training and the opportunity to be published online and paid for their work.
- The category winners from Years 5/6, 7/8 and 9/10 will each receive a full-day creative writing workshop donated by The Writing Workshop, conducted by award-winning author Bernard Cohen.
www.whitlam.org/whatmatters
Closing date: Friday 4 May 2012
Road Trip 2012
Raising awareness of homelessness - An initiative of young noise.
We’re uniting a generation to create a sustainable country free from youth homelessness. In 2012 you could be one of the many young people who will embark on a nationwide road trip to help end youth homelessness and raise awareness. We will be leaving from every major city in the country in order to spread the message and raise awareness of homelessness.
Through flash mobs, meetings with MPs and businesses, speeches at schools, music events and more, we will generate the groundswell of support necessary to achieve real change. Each road trip will converge on Central Sydney for a 7 day summit that will unite us in a call for action. We will urge individuals, communities and governments to do more to create the world we all want to live in.
But we can’t do it alone. We need your help. If you are aged from 14-26, are confident, engaging and a natural leader who is passionate about ending world poverty, we want you on our bus! Your bus will travel through Australia’s cities and towns, inspiring thousands of people to join the fight against homelessness. The experience will be at times crazy and fun, at others difficult and challenging. But one thing is for sure – it will never be dull!
There will be two rounds of trips at different dates.
24-30 September 2012 and 24-30 December 2012.
http://youngnoise.org.au
U View The World - social media
Keen to know how the internet changes your view of the world? UNSW is undertaking some cutting edge research into the impact of internet usage and wants to hear from people aged 18 and under as part of their investigation. Check out more info and take part at www.uviewtheworld.org.au
Have A Say
We are looking at the services we provide to GLBT young people and want to hear from you. If you are under 25 and live in Sydney and South Western Sydney we want to hear from you.
Contact: Macarthur Youth Health Service on 4625 2525
Simply click on the link below:
www.surveymonkey.com/s/HaveASay
Young People Without Borders
Young People Without Borders is a new rite of passage for young Australians. A journey of discovery, culminating in a gap year overseas where you will become a volunteer and experience life beyond your borders, develop different perspectives, learn new skills, grow in confidence and independence and make new friends from home and abroad. You will become part of a network of young people just like you – young people who have a sense of adventure and the courage, imagination and will to make a difference.
If you want to take a gap year before university or TAFE, take some time considering your career or experience life in another country, then this is your chance to do it! Placements are available for 17 to 19 year olds.
www.fya.org.au/initiatives/youngpeoplewithoutborders
Young Noise - Youth run organisation of change
Young Noise is an independent group with a mission to involve young people in public policy, run by youth, for youth, allowing young people the opportunity to express their own opinion on issues that are important to them and to offer ideas and solutions for these issues, thus allowing the members to advocate and lobby on behalf of young people in decision making processes.
Our vision is for a nation that seeks and embraces the ideas of young people. We aim to help create a society where young people advise and are consulted on national issues of broad community concern.
Contact: info@youngnoise.org.au or www.youngnoise.org.au
Fair Calls For All
The Fair Calls For All campaign aims to have calls to 1800, 1300 and 13 numbers charged at a fair price from all phones. Getting in touch with Centrelink, your bank or a legal, financial or other charity helpline shouldn’t cost a lot. But right now it can cost you up to $1.78 per minute to call 1800 ‘freecall’ and 13/1300 ‘local rate’ numbers from your mobile phone. If you called from a landline, these calls would be free or fixed at 30 cents.
50% of young people who live in a shared household or boarding situation only have a mobile phone and have no choice but to pay for a free or local-rate call.
After a year of community calls for action, the Australian Communications & Media Authority (ACMA) is proposing to regulate so that 1800 numbers will be free and 13/1300 numbers will cost about 30 cents to call from a mobile phone.
This is good news but there’s still work to do. We know that parts of the telco industry are strongly resisting these reforms. It is important to explain why these changes will benefit Australian consumers, charities and businesses. Tell the ACMA that you want Fair Calls For All at http://faircalls.good.do/action
http://faircalls.good.do/action/pages/what-is-fair-calls-for-all/
Share your ideas on mental health and workforce participation
In July 2011, the Australian Youth Forum (AYF) heard your views on the topic of mental health. The AYF now wants to hear more. This time, we are focusing on education, training and employment of young people who live or have lived with mental illness. The AYF wants to know what you think about:
- the barriers to participation in education or employment faced by young people who live with mental illness;
- approaches that have supported participation; and
- suggestions or new ideas to make it easier for young people who live with mental illness to participate in education and employment.
You can let us know what you think by:
- commenting on the Mental Health workforce participation discussion topic on the AYF website at http://youth.gov.au/ayf/HaveASay/Pages/TopicDetails.aspx?TopicID=98
- completing a short survey at www.surveymonkey.com/s/AYFMentalHealthBarriers
- submitting your ideas to the AYF YouTube channel (www.youtube.com/user/AustralianYouthForum) - email your video to ayf@deewr.gov.au
- hosting your own forum – email ayf@deewr.gov.au for more details.
The AYF will use your ideas from this discussion topic, and the previous one on mental health, in a submission on behalf of young people to a House of Representatives Standing Committee on Education and Employment – Inquiry into mental health and workforce participation at www.aph.gov.au/house/committee/ee/mentalhealth/index.htm.
How important are best friends for young people’s health?
La Trobe University wants to find out more about the importance of friendship networks for young people's social lives and wellbeing, and is looking for young people to participate in an online survey. The survey asks young people between 18 and 29 years of age about their closest friendships and best mates. How many best friends do they have? What secrets do they share? Researchers are asking people to tell their stories to help make a difference to others in order to understand how friendships impact on young people’s wellbeing. The survey takes 10 - 15 minutes to complete and is anonymous.
Contact: Dr Marisa Schlichthorst, Australian Research Centre in Sex, Health and Society, La Trobe University (03) 9285 5169 or M.Schlichthorst@latrobe.edu.au. www.demographix.com/surveys/N5FZ-LWS6/WEWYR3BQ/
Social media research
Are you aged 12-20 and have an opinion about social media? Do you think the media overreacts to sexting and Facebook scandals, or are there serious risks young people should know about? Where do you stand? If you're interested in sharing your opinion, Nina Funnell is researching an important new book about young people and social media. If you'd like to be interviewed by phone, email or in person please contact her at ninafunnell@gmail.com.
Create A Better Story
Mental health is the number one health issue affecting young people in Australia. However, only one in four young people who experience mental health problems seek help. By sharing and listening to stories we can help other young people who may be going through a similar experience.
Share your story: If you've overcome some tough times by seeking help you can share your experiences on our site. By doing so you can give hope to other young people doing it tough.
headspace is Australia’s Youth Mental Health Foundation providing mental health and wellbeing support, information and services to young people aged 12 to 25 years and their families. www.headspace.org.au/is-it-just-me/real-stories
Generate
You might sign petitions, use organic shampoo or wear little silicone wristbands. But we think you can do more. Generate is a structured program that encourages you to think and act big. We’ll teach you how to lead in your community and give you the tools you need to make more than just small changes in the fight to end global poverty.
We’re calling for those who believe they’ve got what it takes to sign up for our 2012 Generate program. Our aim is for Generate participants to become dedicated and effective agents of change, through exposure and engagement with these central tenets of the program:
- Development Literacy: Learn about the complexities inherent with global poverty, and how the aid and development sector responds to these issues.
- The Toolkit: Undertake a structured and experiential learning process where you learn the necessary skills to act for change – having your voice heard, influencing your peers, and gaining support.
- Self Empowerment: Explore motivations, capabilities and sense of place to become aware of your capacity to create significant positive change.
- Foundations of Oaktree: Understand Oaktree’s vision and unique approach to leading a movement for change in Australia and beyond, and how you are a part of that process.
- Community: Engage with a committed and supportive community of like-minded people.
To apply you don’t need specialist skills, just an honest motivation and burning desire to have a positive impact in the world. If you think you’ve got what it takes, we invite you to come on board and make more than just small changes!
The program runs for seven months, from mid-March to mid-October. It is designed to fit around work or study, with downtime in June/July and graduation before end-of-year exams. Participants attend two-hour weekly sessions (in capital cities eg. Sydney, Canberra, Melbourne etc) or and commit four hours a week to the program.
‘All I can tell you is that Generate has been everything I could have imagined and more. I have made wonderful friends, kicked butt raising funds for Live Below The Line. I have been to BBQ’s, stunts and motivating talks. I have smiled, laughed and empathised with my fellow Generators. I have learnt, grown and been inspired. All in three short months,” Rachael Muller (Generator 2011).
http://theoaktree.org/join-us/generate
Do you have an interesting story of high school?
Dear high school students,
I am a 17-year-old high school graduate from Western Australia. In my final year of high school I was inspired to write a book about teenagers and their high school experiences. The book's purpose is to reflect the voices of a range of Australian teenagers to show that we are not all alike. I am currently collecting short stories and conducting interviews with teens from all over the country, some of which I will include in the book. Through my writing, I hope to increase the respect and understanding that adults and teenagers have for one another and provide each group with a fresh perspective of the 'other.'
Contact: www.mimkempsonbook.com or book@mimkempson.com
Commission launches new photo competition
Apple iPod shuffles and an Apple voucher will be awarded to selected winners in a brand new photo competition launched by the Australian Human Rights Commission today.
Commission President Catherine Branson QC said the theme for this year’s photo competition was the right to education. "Everyone in Australia has a right to education, regardless of who they are or where they live,” Ms Branson said. “The right to education is enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights as being essential for fully developing one’s personality and for promoting understanding, tolerance and friendship among all nations, racial or religious groups.”
The competition had two categories – one under 18 year olds and another for those over 18.
“Education is so close to the heart of so many young people that we’re particularly keen to see some creative and innovative entries in the under-18 category,” she said. “We’re looking for great photos about the broad theme of education- maybe it will be you and your classmates, or maybe an exciting event your school or local library held or anything about education – from Kindergarten to life-long learning,” she said. “So crank up your imagination and grab your camera!”
A winner from each category will be chosen each month and will receive an Apple iPod shuffle with the overall winners of both categories set to receive a $500 Apple voucher to be presented at the Commission’s Human Rights Awards in Sydney on 9 December.
A selection of the best photos will be showcased on the Commission’s website and Flickr page. Contact: www.humanrights.gov.au/PhotoCompetition2011/about.html
Up to the minute information on human rights is now available on twitter at twitter.com/AusHumanRights
Media contact: Louise McDermott (02) 9284 9851 or 0419 258 597
Are you a young leader? Do you know a young leader between the ages 18-25 who is leading other young people in that age group?
If so, great! The more people that take part in the study, the more interesting the results will be. It is hoped to provide a summary of the current youth-led sector and provide results-based recommendations for future youth leadership training and development programs. Everyone wins!
Participants interested in taking part in the study will only have to complete a 10 minute online survey. To gain an accurate summary of this phenomenon, the leader, some of their team members and their supervisor will have to take part with each of them having their own 10 minute survey to complete.
Interested? Or know someone that is? Email the researcher at annie.schmitz@student.uwa.edu.au for more information.
Tune In Not Out – TINO
Tune In Not Out provides 24hr TV for life’s challenges, such as alcohol, drugs, mental health, exams, sex, independence and relationships. Tune In Not Out brings video and factsheet content from a range of leading Australian Youth Agencies and young people into one central point for young people to explore:
- Alcohol & Other Drugs
- Partying • Anxiety, Depression and Stress
- Psychosis and other mental illnesses
- Relationships
- Sex
- Sexuality
- Safety and Violence
- Health & Wellbeing
- Eating Disorders
- School, Uni, TAFE
- Esteem, Happiness & Communication
- +VE Corner
- Indigenous Health
Anna Wearne Memorial Trust Grants
The Anna Wearne Memorial Trust provides grants of $50 to $1,000 to create opportunities for young people to reach their potential, where such potential is hampered due to disadvantage or inequality.
Objectives:
- assist young people to enable the pursuit of educational goals;
- seek ways to advance the reconciliation of indigenous people through specific projects or individual assistance;
- support young people to take on leadership roles that are of benefit to a community;
- facilitate and uphold the rights of women and support the advancement of and respect for women in all fields;
- create a network of non-financial support and encouragement whereby the trust acts as a bridge between young people and opportunities.
For more information visit the The Anna Wearne Memorial Trust website: www.annawearnetrust.org.au
Hello Noise
Hello Noise is a blog that allows young people to write about topics and stories that they're passionate about in an online and shareable format.
Featuring a team of 9 young contributors aged between 10 and 20, Hello Noise is a place for young people to share freely and passionately about stuff that really needs to be said. It's a chance for young people to have a voice, not 'a voice'. I don't decide the topics for them, instead we meet as a team and talk about what's important to us. Then we write.
We're not writing about topics because they're popular or purposely alternative, or because teachers have set the task. We're blogging about issues that we feel strongly about, issues that our effecting our friends, families and the world we live in. We're not blogging to be cool, We're blogging because we want to change perceptions, culture and how our world works.
People can get involved in the project by suggesting topics, sending in their own or just getting involved on Facebook or Twitter. We also have positions available for youth to join the team as we want to see it grow and grow.
www.hellonoise.com
http://facebook.com/hellonoise
http://twitter.com/hellonoise
Speak Up: Learn. Create Networks. Have an impact.
It's time for some fresh thinking and this is a unique opportunity for young people to Speak Up, and be consulted by Plan International. Plan want to hear the thoughts and ideas of young people (12-25), in QLD, NSW, VIC, and SA, and their views on local, national and global issues of social action and justice.
AYAC is supporting Plan International's consultation project - additionally supported by the Youth Research Centre, and Youth-Led organisations. The project aims, more specifically, to consult with:
- Newly arrived young people
- Aboriginal and Torres strait islander young people
- Young people disengaged from the education system
- Young people with a disability/differing ability
- Young people active in their communities
The consultations run will run in June/July, from 1-2 hours. The consultations are aimed to be fun, and participants will be rewarded with a gift voucher as a thank-you.
Contact Jacqui at AYAC: jacqui@ayac.org.au or 02 9212 0500
Right now 32,000 Australian youth don't have a place to call home
Virgin is known as the consumer champion and no one needs more help right now than the 32,000 homeless youth of Australia. That’s why we’re on a mission to get awareness out there and community involvement. We’re working on new programs that will create opportunities for communities to inspire real change for these resilient young people, and that’s where we need your help. We have some unique partnerships in place to kickstart our mission and use your voice to position youth homelessness as a priority issue on state and federal political agendas, and together find lasting solutions for this problem. Together we can make a real change and make the hopes and dreams of these inspirational young people become a reality.
Virgin Unite is the not-for-profit foundation of the Virgin Group. We unite people to tackle tough social and environmental problems with an entrepreneurial approach. Our aim is to help revolutionise the way businesses and the social sector work together – driving business as a force for good. This is based on the belief that this is the only way we can address the scale and urgency of the challenges facing the world today. Virgin Unite also works on behalf of vulnerable young people across the globe.
Our Vision in Australia is to transform the lives of young people doing it tough and we believe that 32,000 homeless young people in our backyard is unacceptable. With all the Virgin might, we’re determined to see this trend reversed. We want to touch the lives of young people, give them a voice and allow them the opportunity to reconnect with society and realise their dreams.
We’re currently partnered with a few organisations in Australia; OASIS Youth Support Network, Inspire, Brisbane Youth Services, NYCH, YFoundations and the Redfern Community Centre and have instigated several innovative programs with each of them including this campaign. Sign our petition and help young people onto the path to a brighter future. http://endyouthhomelessness.com.au
Commonwealth Youth Forum - Calling for Applications from young people around Australia
AYAC is currently assisting the Australian Government in promoting and running the application process for the Commonwealth Youth Forum (CYF), which runs in conjunction with the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM).
As Australia is the host nation for the CHOGM 30 young people aged 18-29 will be selected to attend the CYF in Fremantle, Western Australia, from 23-27 October 2011. The theme for the forum is, ‘Our Commonwealth, Our Future’, and will focus on:
- Youth impact and participation in decision making
- Peace building and conflict management
- Environmental sustainability
- Health
- Youth enterprise, ICT, sustainable livelihoods and the economy.
Matana Foundation for Young People Grant Program
The Matana Foundation for Young People provides funding of $1000 to $10,000 for organisations that share the Foundation's common purpose and vision to assist disadvantaged young people to benefit from and contribute to the common good and provide a vehicle which nurtures self worth.
Contact:
www.matanafoundation.org.au/application.htm
Other opportunities
Organising events in your local area
Here are some contacts and resources to get you started.
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A young persons guide to the gig galaxy: How to organise successful youth entertainment events in NSW (500KB PDF)
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How To Organise Your Own Music Event goes through each stage of organising an event step-by-step - in an easy-to-read format that doubles as a workbook for young people. Ausmusic info@ausmusic.org.au
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Indent: The Indent Entertainment Network is made up of individuals, committees, supporters and organisations interested & involved in youth entertainment. Membership is free. Indent helps young people in NSW to access: safe and successful all-ages event funding; workshops and training; support and resources; and information and communication. www.indent.net.au
ArtStart
ArtStart is a NSW Government initiative for young people in NSW aged 12 to 24. The program builds skills and community networks through creative projects and events, highlighted in a biennial festival celebrated at a local level and online. www.artstart.com.au
Funding & Awards
Funding sources and how to support your bid by writing a successful submission. Also alternative means of support and other ways to provide resources for your project or organisation. www2.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au/funding
Grassroots fundraising: Fundraising ideas for grassroots fundraisers
http://home.gil.com.au/~dnash/
Red Cross Youth e-Zine
A magazine aimed at youth aged 15 to 25, which deals with many humanitarian issues surrounding us today.
The latest edition of the RCY eZine is now available, and is exploring our fragile earth. The mag is for and by youth (15-25 years of age) about humanitarian issues. Get in on the act, and subscribe for free online!
To sign up for a free online subscription:
www.xyzdirect.com.au/content/redcross/youthezine/survey.htm
To download the current issue of the magazine:
www.redcross.org.au/ourservices_acrossaustralia_youtheducation_magazines.htm
To share your stories or tell us about topics that interest you or to volunteer to help on the next issue drop us a line at rcyeditor@redcross.org.au
Other opportunities
There are lots of ways that you can be involved in your community and have a say.
On this webpage of the NSW Commission for Children and Young People is a list of links you may be interested in.
Youth councils: Many local councils have a youth council or youth advisory committee. These groups may help run Youth Week, youth forums, music events and have a say about local council decisions which impact on young people. Phone your local council and ask to speak to the youth worker or community worker, or contact the person in your local council area on YAPA's youth interagencies and networks list.
Student representative councils (SRCs): Most high schools (and some primary schools) have an SRC: a group of students elected by their fellow students. They represent students in the school and organise ways for them to participate in school life. There are also leadership programs for Aboriginal students.
www.schools.nsw.edu.au/studentsupport/src
NSW Youth Advisory Council (YAC): The YAC advises the NSW Youth Minister and the NSW Government on issues of concern to young people (aged 12-25) in NSW; Government policies relating to young people; and youth related programs.
www.youth.nsw.gov.au
Police and Community Youth Clubs: There are 57 PCYC clubs in NSW. Each PCYC provides a program of activities, specially designed around the needs of local young people. Young people can volunteer or join the council of their local club. PCYC has a range of youth leadership opportunities and training programs.
www.pcycnsw.org
Youth services: There are around 1000 community based youth projects and services across NSW. Youth services provide a wide range of recreation, entertainment, social and welfare programs. Some youth services have volunteer opportunities, youth action groups or management committees that you can get involved with. Contact the person in your local council area on YAPA's youth interagencies and networks list, who can give you a list of youth services in your area.
Government Boards & Committee Register: There are more than 1000 government boards and committees in NSW. The NSW Premier's Department maintains a register of people who are interested in being appointed to Government boards and committees. Young people are encouraged to register to ensure that their interests and views are heard during decision making processes.
www.youth.nsw.gov.au
geekgirl: A funky magazine for young women who are into computers and technology. www.geekgirl.com.au
frank: Ad-free, intelligent, thought-provoking magazine that encourages critical thinking,creativity, empowerment and fun! Email jessica@youth2youth.com.au
Amnesty: Amnesty International is an independent, politically impartial worldwide movement. Amnesty works to both promote and to defend human rights around the world. Amnesty has a range of volunteer opportunities for young people.
www.amnesty.org.au
International Youth Parliament: The Oxfam International Youth Parliament is run by young people, for the empowerment of young people. It supports a network of young leaders in 150 countries to work for positive and lasting change in their communities. Young people can join the network or volunteer.
www.iyp.oxfam.org
ReconciliACTION: The ReconciliACTION Network (RAN) is a network of Indigenous and non-Indigenous young Australians from metropolitan, regional and rural Australia, which aims to encourage more young people to become active in the reconciliation movement, and to support young people who are working to overcome racism in their communities. ReconciliACTION was started by young people, and is run entirely by young people (aged 16 to 29 years). It has regular meetings, conferences and music events.
www.reconciliaction.org.au
United Nations Youth Association of Australia: UNYA is a youth organisation concerned with educating and involving youth in decision-making, current affairs and the United Nations.
www.unya.asn.au
Rotary: Rotary clubs are a group of professional leaders working to address various community and international service needs and to promote peace and understanding throughout the world. Rotary also has a range of scholarship programs.
www.rotary.org
YARN: Young Australian Rural Network: YARN aims to accurately represent the views of young rural Australians in government and business and is regularly vocal on issues relating to rural youth in relevant national policies. Its primary function is to be a national, voluntary, apolitical, community service organisation that seeks to raise the concerns and issues of young people of rural and regional Australia.
www.yarn.gov.au
Active: A calendar of activist stuff going on in Sydney and other large cities in Australia
www.active.org.au
