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Music idea talks to young people.
Clr Larry Whipper shares in the frustrations of our young people and continues to put his support behind calls for more focus on youth initiatives! “Council are now in a very strong position to harness the considerable abilities of young people in the shire”. Larry said. For many years I have been supportive of and advocated for young people.
As a foundation member of The Wingecarribee Community Foundation, I have supported initiatives like Joynt Youth action. Mad Youth, Youth Radio and of course Council’s Youth Voice Committee and Youth Council. It is good to see young Travis Holland as a foundation member of MAD Youth continuing to work for the youth of the Shire as well.
Over many years of youth involvement in my work and on Council I have seen the benefits of having a specific Youth Liaison Officer (YLO). “As an adolescent support worker myself, I know that young people benefit enormously by the assistance of a dedicated officer to assist them in gaining autonomy experience and acceptance within the community” Larry said.
“Now that we have a YLO on board and our Youth Council is gaining a stronger footing within the process of Council and the community, I see some very real opportunities to develop projects and build upon these foundations”. To succeed, we need to work together; it is all about people power, according to Larry.
“I have long advocated for a Youth Café and or Centre in the Central Business District of the Shire. Unfortunately these proposals have never been fully explored or supported by the Council or the Chambers of Commerce. “I think this is due to the fear factor, Larry said. The time has come however to empower young people, and give them a chance to show that they have the skills and responsibility to make such a venture a success. We can no longer ignore the fact that young people are a part of our community and as such they have rights and responsibilities!
I will also be pushing to have a dedicated youth band practice space/ café established for the use of all genres of music. There is an amazing amount of local youth talent in the Shire. The sad thing is that young musicians are not getting a chance to showcase these talents. We talk about giving young people something to do, I believe that such a venue will not only provide an opportunity for young musicians and artists to exhibit their talents, but also provide an opportunity for other young people to experience live music and become involved as well!
I look forward to bringing these ideas to Council soon and also gaining the support of not only council on this initiative, but also local businesses leaders and service clubs. I see this as a real investment in our local youth. Music is a universal language. Let’s start talking!
Music idea talks to young people.
Clr Larry Whipper shares in the frustrations of our young people and continues to put his support behind calls for more focus on youth initiatives! “Council are now in a very strong position to harness the considerable abilities of young people in the shire”. Larry said. For many years I have been supportive of and advocated for young people.
As a foundation member of The Wingecarribee Community Foundation, I have supported initiatives like Joynt Youth action. Mad Youth, Youth Radio and of course Council’s Youth Voice Committee and Youth Council. It is good to see young Travis Holland as a foundation member of MAD Youth continuing to work for the youth of the Shire as well.
Over many years of youth involvement in my work and on Council I have seen the benefits of having a specific Youth Liaison Officer (YLO). “As an adolescent support worker myself, I know that young people benefit enormously by the assistance of a dedicated officer to assist them in gaining autonomy experience and acceptance within the community” Larry said.
“Now that we have a YLO on board and our Youth Council is gaining a stronger footing within the process of Council and the community, I see some very real opportunities to develop projects and build upon these foundations”. To succeed, we need to work together; it is all about people power, according to Larry.
“I have long advocated for a Youth Café and or Centre in the Central Business District of the Shire. Unfortunately these proposals have never been fully explored or supported by the Council or the Chambers of Commerce. “I think this is due to the fear factor, Larry said. The time has come however to empower young people, and give them a chance to show that they have the skills and responsibility to make such a venture a success. We can no longer ignore the fact that young people are a part of our community and as such they have rights and responsibilities!
I will also be pushing to have a dedicated youth band practice space/ café established for the use of all genres of music. There is an amazing amount of local youth talent in the Shire. The sad thing is that young musicians are not getting a chance to showcase these talents. We talk about giving young people something to do, I believe that such a venue will not only provide an opportunity for young musicians and artists to exhibit their talents, but also provide an opportunity for other young people to experience live music and become involved as well!
I look forward to bringing these ideas to Council soon and also gaining the support of not only council on this initiative, but also local businesses leaders and service clubs. I see this as a real investment in our local youth. Music is a universal language. Let’s start talking!
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