And another one! (ZL) LOCAL GROUPS URGED TO TAKE UP GRANTS The ALP candidate for Indi, Robyn Walsh, today urged local community groups working with young people to take advantage of a funding program targeting bullying. The $500,000 annual Youth Development and Support Program provides grants of up to $70,000 to foster leadership skills and encourage cyber-safety and anti-bullying behaviour in communities. “Bullying is a serious problem,” Mrs Walsh said. “Not only can it make a child’s life a living hell, but it can have a serious ongoing impact on an individual’s self esteem and well being.” “Sometimes these effects can be lifelong.” “Bullying has always been a problem, of course, but we now have the added issue of cyber bullying.” “These grants will encourage smart solutions to help tackle the problem head on at a local level. “Australians aged 12 to 24 and non-government and not-for-profit organisations can apply for grants of up to $70,000 to help young Australians help themselves and their communities. “This year’s theme – building a safe and supportive culture – reinforces our commitment to protect young people from violence and bullying and foster safe and supportive communities.” Applications are open until 23 August 2013. For information on the program and how to apply, visit youth.gov.au/sites/youth/news/pages/ydsprogram_010410
Posted on: Mon, 29 Jul 2013 21:54:10 +0000