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African Australia Youth Forum – MELBOURNE
May 16, 2015 @ 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Forum Title: Changing the Face Of The African Australian Youth in Australia
Saturday 16 May 2015
Entire Event 9:30am – 4:30pm
Youth Forum: 2:00pm – 4:00pm
The Objectives of the YOUTH FORUM:
Creative arts is becoming one of the fastest booming industries here, and many African Australian Youth are venturing into business and creative arts projects. Our idea is to endorse a new face of African Youth but also offer mentorship as we groom them to be leaders of tommorow. “What image do the African youth have in the community”
Question: How does racial identity and related self-esteem issues affect the mental well-being of black people in the African Australian context?
Aim: This forum will give mainly give the youths words of wisdomand practical advice who are already or who want to venture into businesses and projects in creative arts.
Topics:
- Projects and business adventures
- Bridging the gap between the novice and expert
- The hurdles of being an African youth
- Mentorship and developing youth leaders
Format: Speeches first. Q&A (1.5 hours)
Location: RMIT University (Kaleide Theatre)
Time: 2 pm – 4 pm
Contacts: Petition – chinyz16@gmail.com – 0402 083 928 l Gary Lee – Gary.lee@melbourne.vic.gov.au