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Members of the Ballarat Youth Ambassador Program will explore Australia’s democratic foundations and the idea of active citizenship through a series of workshops.  The City of Ballarat and Eureka Centre is holding the three development workshops, which focus on teaching participants the finer points of persuasive public speaking.  The final workshop provides an opportunity for members to present to an audience.  The Youth ...

A dedicated group of young people have played a vital role in addressing one of the leading issues for youth in Ballarat.Members of the inaugural Ballarat Live4Life Crew more commonly referred to as ‘The Crew’ who have become mental health ambassadors in their schools, were officially recognised on Monday for their efforts in reducing the stigma associated with mental health among Ballarat’s young people.At a special end of year celebration at RA...

The City of Ballarat Youth Services T.E.A.M (Together Enhancing the Achievements of Many) Volunteer Committee are proud to announce nominations for the 2021 City of Ballarat Youth Awards open 1 June.   The 16th Annual Youth Awards celebrate recent achievements and accomplishment of young people in the Ballarat community.   These prestigious awards aim to recognise the valuable contributions that young people are making in our comm...

Renowned didgeridoo artist, Mitch Tambo will make a guest appearance at a free intercultural youth gathering at View Point, Lake Wendouree as part of Harmony Fest 2021. The event is billed as a celebration of Ballarat’s young people and intercultural diversity through music, song and dance. Presented by the City of Ballarat Youth Services and the Ballarat and District Aboriginal Co-operative, the three-hour event from 3.30pm-6.30pm features...

Do you know a young person that contributes a lot to Ballarat and deserves some recognition?Then why not put their name forward for a prestigious honour?Nominations have now opened for the City of Ballarat 2023 Youth Awards.Since 2005, the City of Ballarat Youth Awards have recognised the outstanding contributions that young people make to the Ballarat community.  The awards shine a light on the leadership, innovation, kindness, and exemplar...

The City of Ballarat Youth Ambassadors will address domestic violence and bullying awareness in Ballarat as their central project for the year.  

Are you aged between 15 and 25 and have a passion for improving the health of our natural environment?On Saturday 21 October, you can get directly involved in the conversation at the City of Ballarat’s Biodiversity Youth Forum, being held at the Warrenheip Hall from 10am to 4pm.  The Forum is seeking the views of our youngest community members to identify priority areas for the next five years to improve the health and safety of our environm...

There are countless young people in Ballarat that make an incredible contribution to the city and the time is now for them to have their moment in the spotlight.Nominations have now opened for the City of Ballarat 2024 Youth Awards and people are being encouraged to think about someone they know who is worthy of an accolade.Since 2005, the City of Ballarat Youth Awards have recognised the outstanding contributions that young people make to the Ba...