RECENT EVENTS

QYHC 2008/09 Annual General Meeting and 25th Birthday

Queensland Youth Housing Coalition Annual General Meeting and 25th birthday celebrations held on the 25th September at Parliament House was a great success.

Maroochy Barambah warmly welcomed us to country and it is always moving to experience her traditional welcome. 

We would like to thank Senator Claire Moore who represented the Prime Minister for her vibrant speech on the role of the community sector.

We would also like to thank Lillian van Litsenburg - State Member for Redcliffe who represented the Hon Karen Struthers for her acknowledgement of the important role played by QYHC in advocating for young people and the services who support them.

Lastly we would like to acknowledge the correspondence from the Governor General and her kind words and best wishes for QYHC's 25th birthday. 

Youth Homelessness Matters Day 2009-NO JOKE!

FILM FESTIVAL SUCCESS - 1st April 2009

In 2009 the Youth Homelessness Matters campaign in Queensland was keen to hear directly from young people, services and community members about their thoughts and ideas on what youth homelessness means to them.

We had a fantastic response with 30 short films posted by young people and concerned community members. 

If you would like to have a look at these powerful and thought provoking images of the experiences of young people in our community please click the following link - www.youtube.com/qyhc.

On Wednesday the 1st April a film festival was held at the State Library of Queensland to showcase these short films- it was a great night with about 100 people attending the event.

On the evening winners were also announced for the Judges and Popular Prizes.  We would like to thank Councillor David Hinchliffe and Michael Coffey Executive Officer of the NSW Youth Accommdoation Association for adjudicating on the Judges prize.

All the films were absolutely wonderful however we need to note;

• Sk8r Girl's Movie - winner of the Community Members category- Judge's prize
• Bag Lady by Othilias - winner of Community Members category-Popular Choice
• Adel - winner of Young Person's Category- Judge's prize
• Homeless 1 001 - winner of Young Person's Category- Popular Choice

Youth homelessness Matters Day is a national campaign which aims to raise public awareness of youth homelessness.

The campaign is an initiative of the National Youth Coalition for Housing (NYCH), the national body  for the State and Territory youth homeless peaks and networks.