Check out the young carer activities that are happening around NSW

If you are running an activity that you would like young carers to know about email us at yc@carersnsw.asn.au. Our SMILES (for carers aged 8-12) and Foundations (for young adult carers) programs also run regularly throughout NSW. See the SMILES and Foundations pages for locations and dates.

Young Carer Social Group

The Benevolent Society are running a fortnightly social group for young carers. If you live in the Sutherland or St George area, and like the sound of getting together with other young carers to chat and hang out, then contact Ray or Louise on 1800  059 059 or yc@bensoc.org.au to register. For more information click on the flyer below.

Inner-West Youth Theatre Projects - FREE

The Inner-West Youth Theatre Projects is an initiative that invests in the creative potential of young people across the inner-west of Sydney. If you are a young person interested in theatre, performance, music or fashion, and live in the Ashfield, Strathfield, Leichhardt or the City of Canady Bay Council areas, then this is your chance to get involved, develop some skills and hang out with other cereative young people. Cost: FREE More Info: For upcoming workshops check out the flyer below or check out the website

Have You Got Attitude?

Got something to say? Can do it in 5-500 words, a drawing or even a photo? Then get busy getting your opinion down on paper for Unleash Magazine. Produced by the Youth Action and Policy Association (YAPA), Unleash is where people under 20 get to say what they want, how they want. And if you get published then a $50 voucher and a free Unleash subscription are yours! Check out the latest edition here and then send in your ideas to unleash@yapa.org.au or call Jess at YAPA on 02 9281 5522.

 

Be A Cover Star!

Have you ever imagined your unique artwork gracing the cover of a national magazine? Unleash Magazine is a great youth magazine produced by the Youth Action and Policy Association (YAPA). The amazing cover art is selected from the work sent in by creative young people under 20 years old so they want to hear from you! Whether you use paint, textas, a camera, aerosol cans or a computer, send in your work as a JPEG image and, if you get published, you will receive a $50 voucher and a full credit in the magazine! Check out the latest edition here and then send in your ideas to unleash@yapa.org.au.

 

Yoga for Adult Young Carers

Are you an adult young carer of someone with a mental illness? Is it time to you brought some self-care in your life? Then why not take this opportunity to join in a 10 week free yoga workshop being run at Bondi Junction. While your body bends and stretches, allow your mind to briefly escape from life's responsibilities. When: January 25 to March 29 Where: Bondi Junction Cost: Free More info: Contact Christine Comito on 02 9280 4744 // 0400 772 268

 

Camp Kookaburra - February 19-21 - 2010

Do you live with a family member affected by mental illness? Are you in year 5 or 6 in primary school and live in the Sutherland Shire or St George area?  If so then you can apply for Camp Kookaburra where you can meet other young people & have fun canoeing, archery, climbing the ropes tower and the giant swing. When: March 19-21, 2010 Where: Teen Ranch, Cobbitty To Register: Download the form More Info: See flyer below, check out the website or call Pamela Brown on 0408 402 591 If you are not sure if you live in the Sutherland Shire or St George area, call Camp Kookaburra on the number above.