Generate is a website that supports young people to shape and develop the community of Queensland. There's news, events, forums and opportunities to get involved. From local culture to government decision-making, there are many ways to have your say. Its up to you to create the kind of neighbourhood, town, suburb, city, region or state, that you want to live in. Start Generating today.
http://www.generate.qld.gov.au
Children's Day is the 4th Wednesday in October. Celebrated between 18th
and 28th October 2008 is Children's week.
National Youth Week (NYW) is Australia's largest celebration of young
people ages 12-25 each year. This year, NYW 2008 will take place from 5-13 April 2008.
And there will be plenty of ways for you to Launch Yourselfand get
involved! www.youthweek.com
Talent competitions; Scout competition; video games competitions ...
more
Earth Day Network (EDN) promotes environmental citizenship and
year round progressive action worldwide.EDN's international network
reaches over 15,000 organisations in 174 countries. Earth Day is the
only event celebrated simultaneously around the globe by people of all
backgrounds, faiths and nationalities. More than a half billion people
participate in our campaigns every year.
The LANDCARE QUEENSLAND vision for
a healthy and productive landscape where tourists and residents enjoy
our rainforests, reefs and beaches; farmers enjoy productive,
sustainable landscapes and vibrant rural towns; and our children can
swim and fish in local creeks.
http://www.landcare.org.au/
Scouting
Australia's National Web Site [www.scouts.com.au]
Contains useful information great for those starting with Scouts and also
things for the old hands. Good descriptions of the different scout
sections (Joeys, Cubs, Scouts, Venturers, Rovers).