Just back from an enjoyable and productive few days in Longreach working on the start up of the Youth Development Strategy. The region is looking good despite the hard times, especially the towns of Longreach, Ilfracombe and Isisford. Such great country. And many wonderful people providing an array of support and services to all parts of the community. Looking forward to my next trip and really getting stuck in to the primary research and talking with more young people and community stakeholders.

How to – prepare and write funding/grant applications

You’ve got the great idea and you’re keen to get underway but how do you secure the funding support you need to make it all happen?  It is competitive out there and knowing how to prepare and write a quality grant application will maximise your chances of success. This workshop will help you to identify the right funding opportunity, ensure that you meet the guidelines and provide you with the insight and tools needed to prepare the best possible funding submission. You’ll work through the process step by step to ensure that your idea is clearly articulated, properly budgeted and well supported. Preparing a grant application can be a challenge at the best of times. The tools and tips provided in this workshop will increase your chances to win the support you need to get your great idea off the ground.

When: Sunday 12 June, 10am – 4pm

Where: Brisbane, Judith Wright Centre

Book: via Flying Arts Alliance

Look forward to spending some time in Longreach over the next few months working on the Youth Development Plan for 2017 – 2022. An initiative of the Longreach Regional Council, the plan will provide a directional framework to inform planning, decision making and resource allocation consistent with the needs and interests of the young people in the region. I’ll be looking at the primary and secondary research underpinnings of the plan, including a great deal of consultation with young people and community stakeholders. A great job with the potential to contribute to a successful plan that will make a significance difference to the lives and wellbeing of the young people in the region.