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Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2010 - Countdown - Everyone Counts.

Hello! It's coming up to that time! Yes, it's Youth Homelessness Matters Day on the 14th April 2010. I hear there are already activities planned around the State from Ipswich, to Gold Coast and Rockhampton.

Theme:

The theme for this year is 'Countdown: Everyone Counts'. The theme 'Countdown: Everyone Counts' aims to reflect the fact that youth homelessness affects a range of young people in different circumstances and for different reasons. 'Countdown: Everyone Counts' also aims to highlight the Australian Governments current commitment to reduce homelessness as identified in "The Road Home: A National Approach to Reducing Homelessness" and that homelessness is "everyone's responsibility".

This year QYHC is calling for a Queensland Youth Homelessness Action Plan - to ensure that the unique and specific needs of young people are specifically met. Some other States already have these plans. As part of this 'call' QYHC will be holding a short film and panel discussion in Brisbane highlighting the around young people's experiences of homelessness.

We are encouraging as many of you to get involved from services to individuals!! You can discuss why your region counts and the issues that either you or young people that you know or work with are facing.

This can be as simple as a media release on the day detailing your local issues and calling for a Queensland Youth Homelessness Action Plan.

Resources:

To assist you to participate there is a YHM Day 2010 campaign kit (click on the green writing) and has contained within it discreet sections that you can print off and use for your activity

There are also a limited amount of free stickers, wristbands and bags - to order please contact admin@qyhc.org.au - these will be distributed on a first in first serve basis. If you miss out you can order these resources through the YHM day website - see link below.

If you are interested in attending the "Countdown: Everyone Counts Forum" in Brisbane please RSVP to admin@qyhc.org.au. Last year places went quickly so get in early.

http://www.youthhomelessnessmatters.net

Ways to support the campaign

On an ongoing basis the campaign is self funded through the support of community members.  You can support the campaign by ordering a Youth Homelessness Matters Bag.   

The cost of a bag is $4.00 for young people and $5.00 for workers including gst, plus postage. To order please send a cheque or money order to 'Queensland Youth Housing Coalition' PO Box 122 Paddington Queensland 4064 or fill out the order form.                                        

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QYHC Project - A Short History of the Queensland Youth Homelessness and Housing Sector

The Queensland Youth Housing Coalition Inc is writing a brief history of the youth housing/homelessness sector and would welcome your input. The aim of the project is to develop a written history of the youth housing/homelessness sector in Queensland to ensure that the valuable contribution made by you and others is documented and recognised. It is anticipated that the final product will be in book form with historical data, anecdotes and photos. To this end we are requesting your assistance in providing stories, photos or any other materials ie poster, postcards, campaign materials that you may have to share that we can include. All material will be acknowledged and stories attributed to the author/s. If you have any stories or information that you would like to share please contact us at admin@qyhc.org.au or phone us on 07 3876 2088. If you have any questions regarding the project please contact Ms Maria Leebeek Executive Officer.