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Neighbour Day 2024 'Create Belonging, Share Belonging'

31 March

Neighbours Every Day is a year-round campaign that encourages people across all communities to connect to increase belonging and reduce loneliness. The annual day of action for Neighbours Every Day is called Neighbour Day – celebrated on the last Sunday in March with the aim of fostering strong personal connections that last the whole year round.

Relationships Australia encourages residents across the Northern Territory to connect with those around them on a day that suits, by holding a get together such as a cuppa or BBQ or a neighbourly action, or a message of on 31 March or another day that suits.

Relationship Australia-NT are again excited to offer the Alice Springs Community 8 x Afghan Trader baskets to enjoy with neighbours. To enter, go to https://www.facebook.com/relationshipsaustralia.nt and tell why you would like to connect with your neighbour(s).

Jump online and register your event at https://neighbourseveryday.org/

The Neighbours Every Day website also has lots of tips for event organisers.

Stick Around Arid Species Workshops

Workshops: 3rd April (4pm - 5pm), 4th April (4pm to 5pm)

Presented by: Inspired NT and Red Hot Arts. Inspired NT is part of the Commonwealth Inspiring Australia Initiative to support community engagement in science.

Join these series of workshops to creatively address the global biodiversity crisis we face. This workshop series is a fun and creative way to address the global biodiversity crisis we face.

Learn about many of the 114 threatened animal species in the Northern Territory and our extraordinary arid land ecosystems.

We will work collaboratively on collage murals explaining the delicate desert food webs of our rivers, skies and plains.

Through singing and acting, drawing and discussion, we will connect with nature and enjoy the benefits of caring for the country on which we work and play.

Bookings essential: https://www.redhotarts.com.au/our-projects/mparntwe-street-art-festival/stick-around-arid-species-workshop-msaf-x-inspired-nt

CALLING ALL CREATIVES!

Can you believe we are halfway through March already?

As part of the Street Art Festival, Alice Springs Public Library is running a bag design competition!

Submit your artwork from now until 31st March for your chance to win a fabulous prize and see your design printed as the next Alice Springs Public Library bag!

Capture the essence of “Living in Alice” through your unique bag design.

From the breathtaking landscapes to the vibrant community spirit, let your creativity paint the colours of this remarkable town on our bags.Dive into the heart of Alice Springs and showcase its beauty through your art!

The designs will be judged with the following criteria:

· Uniquely Alice Springs

· Originality

· Inspirational

More details on how to enter can be found here: Bag Design Competition

MORE THAN $400 WORTH OF PRIZES TO BE WON!

· 0 – 5: Baby and Spice voucher

· 6 – 11: $100 Dustbowl voucher

· 12 – 17: $100 Jackson’s Art Supplies voucher

· 18+: $100 Alice Springs Cinema voucher

Alice Springs Desert Park Easter Program

Come and enjoy our Easter program, Easter Bilby & Friends, at the Alice Springs Desert Park from Friday 29th March to Monday 1st April 2024.

Activities include

Easter arts & crafts

Easter Bilby treasure hunt

Colouring-in competition

Bilby & Friends nocturnal talks

Easter raffle at Coolamon Café

Register for our “Stick Around Arid Species” event on Saturday 30th March. A kid-focused ecology mural workshop as a part of the Mparntwe Street Art Festival. Arid Species Workshop - Mural workshop - Alice Springs Desert Park

Visit the website in our bio for more details Easter program - Alice Springs Desert Park

2024 Youth Conference - Tuesday, April 2nd

Join 250 Centralian high school students for a free, jam-packed days celebrating youth and allowing them to uncover valuable advice on real issues affecting them. Our young people will get hands-on with interactive expo stalls and presentations and panels covering empowerment, skills, education, employment, leadership, mental health, and more.

This initiative is youth led and all of the speakers, presenters, MC’s, performers and panelists are young people under the age of 25.

Boot Sale by the Banks Pop-Up Park

Celebrate Earth Day at Alice Springs Town Council's Boot Sale By The Banks Pop-Up Park!

Date:

Apr 20th 2024, 8:00am - 11:00am

Location:

Leichhardt Terrace Carpark

Want to book a stall?

Get involved, sell or swap your second-hand items! Book a FREE spot for your own car boot stall.

Register via the quick online form before 8th April 2024! Share the attached poster with friends so they don’t miss out as there are limited spots.

Register here!

The Y Northern Territory Youth Parliament

To empower young people across the Northern Territory with a meaningful, relevant and inspiring civics engagement opportunity to influence legislative decision-making.

•Bringing together a geographic and demographic representation of 25 young Territorians, between 15 to 25 years old, to propose ‘Bills’ (proposed pieces of legislation) at the Northern Territory Legislative Assembly over a week in the June school holidays;

•Train up and support a group of 8 aspiring Journalists to create media on Youth Parliament as part of our Youth Press Gallery, and;

•It’s a non-partisan, issues-based and youth-led program by an inspirational, diverse and renowned group of peer-leaders, in collaboration with the Department of the Legislative Assembly, Office for Youth Affairs, and other program sponsors.

Youth Parliament EOI (Due Mon 29 Apr)

Youth Press Gallery EOI (Due Mon 29 Apr)

DATES & TIMEFRAMES
Youth Parliament team EOI’s close	Monday 29 April 2024
Youth Press Gallery EOI’s close	Monday 29 April 2024
Youth Parliament & Youth Press Gallery teams selected	Friday 10 May 2024
Teams draft Bills with mentors	Monday 13 May 2024 to Friday 7 June 2024
Regional & online training workshops	Monday 13 May 2024 to Friday 7 June 2024
WEEK OF YOUTH PARLIAMENT	Sunday 23 June to Friday 29 June

Register now for NIDA Workshops

· 8-12 April 2024 | Make-up and Hair for Screen

· 29 Apr- 3 May | Costume Design and Realisation for Screen

Fee: $85

Travel Support - Career Development Grants from Screen Territory and Quick Response grants from Arts NT are available to be applied for to attend the workshops if you live outside of the greater Darwin area.

MORE INFO

Headspace Youth Reference Groups

Are you a young trailblazer with a passion for advocacy and youth issues? Look no further! Headspace invites YOU to join our vibrant community of change-makers through our exclusive Reference Groups tailored just for you.

👫 Youth Reference Group: Open to all dynamic individuals aged 12-25, regardless of background. Dive into meaningful conversations about mental and physical health while shaping the future of youth engagement in our community. Your voice matters, and together, we'll influence the governance of our center, ensuring it resonates with the pulse of today's youth.

🌿 Aboriginal Youth Reference Group: Calling all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander youth aged 12-25! Be the driving force behind positive change within our community. Join us in amplifying the voices of Aboriginal youth in Alice Springs and Headspace. Together, we'll craft innovative solutions to enhance accessibility, tailor services, and foster a supportive environment for all.

💼 Exclusive Benefits: As valued members, you'll receive a prestigious certificate of participation, enriching your resume/portfolio and showcasing your dedication to community leadership. But that's not all! Gain invaluable networking opportunities with peers and community organizations, unlock your potential through public speaking and leadership workshops, and spearhead impactful community events and educational activities.

🗓️ Commitment & Rewards: Embark on a transformative journey with just one dedicated meeting per month over 12 months. And guess what? We believe in recognizing your efforts! Enjoy exciting incentives for each meeting attended, fueling your motivation to make a difference.

Ready to make your mark and shape the future? Join our Reference Groups today and become a catalyst for positive change in your community! 🚀🌟

Become a Beanie Maker for the Alice Springs Beanie Festival!

From June 21 to 24, 2024, the Alice Springs Beanie Festival will be taking place, celebrating its 28th anniversary with the theme of "Listen to the Land."

Five hundred beanie makers (from around the globe) shall create some of the world's best headgear and 6600 beanies are expected to descend on the Araluen Arts Centre for four days of exhibitions, Indigenous workshops, textile classes, live music, homemade tucker and a whole lot of fun, joy, warmth and colour.

7000 visitors from around the world attend and join in the excitement in the hunt for that perfect beanie. Chief Beaniologist , Jo Nixon, says "This year's Festival will the best one ever. We are planning for a huge success, and we are blessed to be able to include beanie artists from the remote Indigenous Communities of Central Australia creating opportunities for some lovely cross-cultural sharing with visitors. And, of course, we won't pull it off without the 120 volunteers giving their time and love to our special event."

It's never too early to start preparing, so make sure to download entry forms for Beanie Central and the National Beanie Competition and order swing tags for your beanies. Swing tags must be ordered before May 1st and entries received by May 31st. We're excited to see the unique and creative beanies that you come up with!

Variety NT Adventure Camp

Variety - the Children’s Charity NT would like to invite teenagers to participate in the 2024 Variety NT Adventure Camp.

The camp will be held from Saturday 29 June to Saturday 6 July 2024 at the Goanna Park Junior Police Rangers Youth Facility, 90km east of Darwin on the Arnhem Highway.

Each year, Variety NT runs the Adventure Camp for teenagers who have a mild to moderate disability. As part of the adventure experience, campers and carers/volunteers sleep outside in large screened tents and participate in various activities such as abseiling, flying fox, water sports, craft & talent shows.

The Adventure Camp program is designed to assist participants:

• gain self-esteem and confidence

• challenge their comfort zones

• develop life skills

• promote friendships with other participants with whom they can empathise

• experience social interaction on visits to attractions

https://www.variety.org.au/nt/event/adventure-camp/

Women of STEM

To help provide opportunities for young women, last year we launched our Women of STEM Scholarship for women aged 18-20 who are entering their first year of a STEM degree at university.

The Women of STEM Scholarship is a national program and provides women with financial grants of $5,000 per year for the life of their degree, up to a maximum of 5 years . This year we have awarded scholarships to three exceptional female students.

HOME | Women of STEM

ASALC Lifeguards - casual

Casual, rotating roster over 7 days. The position vacancy will be advertised until filled.

What will you get by joining the team?

Work with a close-knit team who has your back.
Be a real part of the community.
You will be appreciated for who you are.
We will support your growth by improving your skills and experience
Great pay and flexible hours.
This position includes weekend and out of regular hours work, paid at applicable rates.

For details on Council’s application process, please see the How to Apply page.

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