Stylin’ UP Regional featured
Stylin’ UP Regional features in Issue 09 (Autumn 2010) of Namalata Thusi. The publication is produced by the Department of Communities and highlight key issues and best practice work in and with Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities. The publication has a state-wide readership.
The transcript of the article follows.
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Creative Pathways back in the Central West
The Creative Pathways team are heading back to the Central West for more creative arts workshops, including graphic design, drama, film & multimedia, zine-making and stencilling.
The team will also be holding community events, in both Blackall and Longreach, to share stories about this year’s Shockwave and to talk about next year’s festival.
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Shockwave hits Central West Queensland!
The Shockwave Youth Arts Festival has come and gone for 2010, leaving in its wake great memories for young people and adults alike who attended the event in Blackall over the 22nd and 23rd May.
Under a clear Central West Queensland sky, Shockwave 2010 began with a busy program of workshops and activities. Circus-themed, the colourful event promoted young people’s interaction with creative arts as a means of self-expression and collaboration.
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Join us at Human: General Manager
We are looking for an energetic and talented business, partnerships and people focussed professional, who wants to join a dynamic and principled organisation.
A bit about the role of General Manager
Reporting directly to the Board of Directors, the General Manager is an integral member of the Human Ventures Executive Team. The General Manager is responsible for overseeing and ensuring sound business and financial management of the organisation. Working in collaboration with the Creative Director, the General Manager will develop and manage strategic and operational plans and processes.
The General Manager will also establish, nurture and grow external and internal partnerships and communications with clients, funders, donors and staff.
Ultimately, the success of the role will be measured by the profitability and sustainability of the organisation.
Applications close on Friday 14th May.
Application Kit
General Manager – Application Kit [PDF 88kb]
Regional communities dance to the same beat
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people from across regional Queensland will converge on Brisbane in May to perform on the main stage at the 10th annual Stylin’ UP Festival.
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Bizness Men cut-off date extended
In late April / early May, the inaugural Bizness Men program will commence.
Conducted by Human Ventures, Bizness Men is a free, practical program for men who seek training, mentoring and support to start a successful micro-business.
The original closing date for Expressions of Interest was Monday 12th April. Despite receiving a strong level of interest, the decision has been made to extend the closing date until Thursday 22nd April.
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My life is different now
Click to view poster: My life is different now
Queensland Rail (QR) has launched a new safety initiative, aimed at preventing illegal track crossings.
The campaign was developed and designed by Human Ventures who employed a team of young people as peer consultants on the project.
Young people have been identified as the group most at risk of crossing railway tracks at dangerous locations, and consequently the most at risk of injury or death.
The campaign also features Jonathon Beninca who, on 16th January 1999, arrived at a train station thinking services had ceased for the night so he jumped down on the tracks to take a shortcut.
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People are not pollution
An interesting and rational article that balances the immigration debate, and challenges the argument for population limits as a means of slowing climate change.
People are not pollution.
You can view the original posting of the article here.
The entire article is also pasted below for posterity.
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Visions of ShockWave 2010
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The Shockwave Youth Arts Festival is set to explode on 22 and 23 May this year, with a vast range of arts workshops and activities. Read more
Haiti – how can we help?
The recent earthquake in Haiti has captured the world’s attention.
One of the poorest countries in the world – 70% of Haiti’s population live on less that $2 a day and 50% are unemployed.
The consequence of a major natural disaster in a country such as Haiti is vast and catastrophic.
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