The second Palmerston Youth Action Plan has been developed by the newly established Palmerston Youth Rep Group and the Palmerston Youth Local Action Group.  Members of this group include the City of Palmerston, Northern Territory Government Departments; community members; Non-Government Organisations and nominated representatives from PaRYS (Palmerston and Rural Youth Services Network) and the Palmerston Indigenous Network.

Key achievements since the first Youth Action Plan was launched include the Palmerston Youth Centre, the delivery and evaluation of the Palmerston Youth Activity Grants and the Palmerston Youth Festival. 

The Palmerston Youth Local Action Group agrees there is more work to do and this plan provides a ‘road map’ to identify the goals and importantly the actions that will be progressed in the next two years.  

Consultations with young people confirmed the key messages in the plan are clear; young people in Palmerston want opportunities to have a say in issues that impact them and to have access to activities and safe spaces in the community.  Strengthening wellbeing services and support as well as having opportunities to learn “how to adult’ were key directions from young people that shaped this second youth action plan.

Young people also provided positive feedback about what was happening, “Look around, there’s so much happening here.  This is the best place to be in Palmerston at the moment.  I can’t think of what other activities would be needed, just more of this.” (young person at Urban Jam event). 

The Northern Territory Government looks forward to continuing to work in partnership with young people, community members and key stakeholders in Palmerston to reach the goals of this plan.

Last week was World Autism Day!

Here at City of Palmerston, we are committed to ensuring our city is inclusive and accessible for everyone! Recently our Community Development Officers were appointed Honorary Members of the A Team - a group of three talented young people living with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

Over the last six months, the A Team shared their creative skills and knowledge with our Officers to help support our learning, growth and to challenge us to do and be better.

If you have any ideas, feedback or input about how we can make Palmerston more inclusive and accessible for individuals living with disability, we want to hear from you!

See what City of Palmerston is doing in this space: https://bit.ly/3ttLntO #theAteam #palmyproud

Your chance to make a difference – join YCAC!

Carers NT Young Carer Advisory Committee is a platform for young carers to share their ideas, have their voice heard within the community and contribute to ongoing community participation and engagement. It’s also an opportunity for young carers to develop their confidence, social connections, and leadership skills, whilst playing a key role in planning and delivering young carer-led events and activities throughout the year.

Please click the following link to see and download the Terms of Reference for Young Carer Advisory Committee https://bit.ly/3qryVsx

If this sounds like something you or someone you know would be interested in, please complete the following expression of interest form https://forms.office.com/r/TSRFGcvKvN we will be in contact!

If you have any further questions about the YCAC or Carers NT young carers program, please contact 1800 422 737 or email carersnt@carersnt.asn.au

You’ve got 4 weeks to be creative!

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander artists, it’s time to get creative and think about your NT 2022 NAIDOC shirt design!

Step 1 - Create your design using the theme Get Up Stand Up Show Up

Step 2 - Take a photo of your design (don’t need to design around the t-shirt shape – we can do that later).

Step 3 - Send your photo to naidoc@larrakia.com. Closing date 22.04.2022 and judging on the 25.04.2022.

If you have questions, get in touch naidoc@larrakia.com