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February E-News 
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Workshops
Youth Voices
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Outreach Programs
Byron Youth Service Team

Greetings!

We hope you all had a restful and enjoyable break over summer, and survived the recent wild weather intact!

 

It was interesting for all of us at BYS to observe, read about, and listen to, the community outcry over New Year's Eve. It was not surprising that some of the key issues surfaced as alcohol-related chaos descended upon our community once again.

 

But amidst all the angst and frustration, it's great to see a rising of passion, over these very important (and complex) issues, and we all hope that as the community process develops there will be some good things come out of it.

 

Last year BYS initiated Cringe the Binge to try and send out the message that binge drinking is uncool and to start a campaign to change the culture of binge drinking amongst young people. If you want to know more about it - LIKE our Cringe the Binge facebook page or jump on our Cringe the Binge website for some more info.

If everyone in our community rallies bebind this new initiative - and existing programs that keep our young people safe like Street Cruise and YACROCKCAFE - then I am sure it will benefit us all in the long run.    
 

Our youth workers are busy organizing our 2013 programs and networking with colleagues at local high schools, TAFE, and job network providers as our young people head back to school or transition into work, TAFE courses, and university. It's always an exciting and busy time of year.

 

So keep reading and check out what's on at the YAC.   If you have time to spare and are interested in volunteering for BYS please call us to book into our next volunteer orientation. Otherwise stay tuned for opportunities to get involved or active in supporting the wonderful young people in our community.

  

 

Regards.....

 

From all of us @ BYS

 

Byron: 6685 7777

Mullum: 6684 3086

www.bys.org.au  

 

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 Byron Youth Theatre
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Every Monday - 3.45 to 5.45pm
Byron Youth Activity Centre
Ages 14 to 24
Please contact Lisa for more details on 0403 023 693

Youth Voices 


Connor Rath     

Connor Rath - 15 - Student @ the Byron Community Campus     

  

1. What has been the best experience in your life?

Went on a cruiseship to Vanuatu 

 

2. What inspires you?

Good skaters  

 

3. Who would you like to meet and what would you ask them?

Richie Jackson - Who's his inspiration? 

 

4. What would you like to see happen in Byron Bay?

Skate Park     

 

5. What do you believe in?

Everyone being treated equally  

 

6. What would you like to change in the world?

End of evil Dicatators and/or Presidents and Prime Ministers 

 

7. What's important in a relationship?

Trust  

 

Programs and Activities 
YRC Update
YRC Feb/March  
Hospo course
 

Bluesfest busking comp  

After the success of last year's comp, the Grommet Category for the Bluesfest Busking Comp will be hitting the stages of the Byron YAC for its second year running.
Heats will be held on the 16th and 17th March with the finals for 3 lucky artists to follow on Easter Friday at the Beach Hotel.  

You can find applications at www.bluesfest.com.au and follow the Bluesfest Busking Comp on Bluewsfest Busking Comp/facebook for the latest info.

Some fantastic prizes are up for grabs including the chance to play at this year's Bluesfest. If entering is not your thing make sure you come along to the YAC to support your favourite musicians.  

CAPOEIRA
Capoeira
EVERY THURSDAY 7 TO 9pm
@ the YAC
Fees: Casual $15 per class or  $50 for 4 weeks
Bookings:  Eurico Vianna on 0430445540  

BOXATION with Peter Gauge 

MONDAY 6 - 7 PM

WEDNESDAY  6 - 7pm 

OUTREACH PROGRAMS

STREET CRUISE
  BYS bus

Cruising the Byron Shire on Friday nights from 8pm till 12am.  

   

THANK YOU TO ALL OUR AWESOME SPONSORS!!!!

EARTH AND SEA PIZZA

EAGLE BOYS

BYRON CAPTURED WATER

SUFFOLK PARK BAKERY

and

BYRON BAY POLICE  

for allowing us to park the bus on their property!  

 

Your donations are invaluable!

 
Click on link below to donate!

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Byron Youth Service Team

Management Committee

  Richard Heazlewood-Ross         Chairperson
  Maxine Caron                                Deputy
 Ian Leggo                                 Treasurer
 Rob Eldridge                             Secretary
 Mark Smith                                Member
  Philip Preston                              Member
 Nicqui Yazdi                            BUDDI Rep
  Stephanie Sims           Staff Representative

Byron Youth Service Workers

Di Mahoney                                                        Director
  Deb Pearse                               Mullum - Youth Connections
Melissa Honey                                         Links 2 Learning
Tegan Rowles                                              Youth Worker
Rosalie Bryant                          Byron - Youth Connections
Stephanie Sims                                   Fundraising/Events
 
David, Jemma, Luke, Marti & Traci
Casual Youth Workers

     

Community Project Workers 

Steve, Odette & Angela                              BCC Flexi-School
Chad Kolcze                                              The Uncle Project
 Lisa Apostolides                  BYTE Youth Theatre Co-ordinator
Nicqui Yazdi                                  BUDDI CDAT Co-ordinator
Phil Preston                                 STEER Project Coordinator