City of Palmerston - Yo Palmy E-Update - 010
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Yo Palmy, we have created this E-Update to let you know about opportunities for young people, events, competitions, upskilling and much more.
So much has changed in the way we live, that we priorities your wellbeing and are doing our best to keep you informed!
Have something to share send us your ideas, programs and events to - amanda.stevenson@palmerston.nt.gov.au
Innovation Zone 2021
On the 7th and 8th of December, a national organisation Youth Change Agents held an incredible interactive festival of innovation, entrepreneurship, and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) for young people. Across the two days over 300 young people participated in the event from all over the NT, some even attended remotely! The Innovation Zone provided young people with the opportunity to develop their skillsets for a range of technologically reliant careers, right here in the NT!
The event held a range of exhibitors consisting of A Place for Plastic which is an organisation committed to helping the environment, Palmerston Library’s very own Code Club, NT Farmers, Young Engineers Australia, Menzies Health Lab, Charles Darwin University, and much more! There was even a drone flying competition held in cohesion with Engineers Australia and INPEX, how cool is that?!
The event held a range of workshops throughout both days, one of which was run by Palmerston’s very own Level Up Esports! Level Up Esports is a group run by youth for youth, their session focused on showing young people the esports industry through interactive activities that got everyone engaged and having a great time. “I enjoyed the session because it was fun and interactive, I got to figure things out myself in a practical way” - Young person from Palmerston.
Minister Paul Kirby MLA attended and said “that events like today are critical in providing opportunities to young people and to keep the bright young minds in the NT. By encouraging young people to get into STEM, it ensures the future of the NT is excellent.”
Overall, the Innovation Zone provided a fantastic opportunity for young people to be empowered and encouraged in the world of entrepreneurship and STEM! Thank you, Young Change Agents Australia, for providing this amazing opportunity to the young people of the NT.
By: Paige Horrigan
New Palmy Rep Group
We were so excited to hold our first two meetings to form the new Palmerston Youth Rep Group! These young people have come together to work on the next Palmerston Youth Action Plan. This plan will support you and all young people in our Community!
If you would like to see the previous Action Plan click on the link below or if want more information about how you can be involved email Sally.Weir@nt.gov.au
Proudly funded by Northern Territory Government, coordinated by the Y Uptop, supported by City of Palmerston! #youthinspiringpalmerston #youthvoice #youthactionplan
City of Palmerston will sparkle again this year with the return of Christmas Wonderland to Goyder Square! Grab your family and friends, don a tinsel scarf and reindeer ears, and head down to Goyder Square for a night of magical fun. Kids and adults alike can enjoy a Christmas feast of activities, and ride on Santa's train past the spectacular Christmas tree.
Festivities commence on Friday 17 December and run until 24 December 2021, 5pm to 9:30pm.
Please note no dogs are allowed. Please note that all attendees will be required to check-in for contact tracing when visiting the Christmas Wonderland in Goyder Square.
Library Christmas Craft Week
'Lil' Elves Workshop Crafting Extravaganza! All activities start at 10am.
20 Dec - Movie Monday: 'The Grinch'
21 Dec - Designer Christmas
22 Dec - Trees and Trimmings
23 Dec - Santa's Helpers
24 Dec - Friday Flic: 'Polar Express'
For more information call 89359999 or email askus@palmerston.nt.gov.au
PalmerstonYouth Festival 2022
Returning in the 2022 July school holidays, the Palmerston Youth Festival is set to be the biggest event on Palmerston's calendar so we need YOUR help! Palmerston Youth Festival is proudly sponsored by Northern Territory Government and City of Palmerston.
#yopalmy #haveasay #PYF22 #cityofpalmerston #aplaceforpeople
headspace is coming to Palmerston
We are thrilled to share that headspace Palmerston is coming soon!
After many years of advocacy and supporting young people from the area, Anglicare NT is proud to draw on our expertise and skills in the development of this new centre in Palmerston.
Expressions of interest for the headspace Palmerston Youth Reference Group are now OPEN! This volunteer role is open to young people aged 15 to 25 in the Palmerston and Rural Areas and will be heavily involved in shaping the new headspace Palmerston centre.
To put your expression of interest in, complete the online form here:
