a festival for young agents of change
Wednesday 29 September - Friday 1 October 2010
The Vibe Hotel* Sydney CBD
Are you aged 12 - 18 and live in NSW?
YAPA would like to invite you to come along to SHIFT THIS 2010 - our youth conference that has evolved into a festival!
SHIFT THIS 2010 is more than just a bunch of boring workshops; it is a festival of change, where you are in the driver’s seat.
In a nutshell…
SHIFT THIS 2010 includes three days of interactive workshops, inspiring speakers, incredible performances, art displays, entertainment, awesome food, and so much more.
Workshops:
- Government Youth Advisory Councils Success or Failure?
- How to get published
- Creating the Difference: Poverty and Slum Life
- Creating the Difference: How to run your own campaign and event
- Grakiks t-shift comp: behind the scenes
- Scream Screen 2009 - Newcastle Zombie Film Comp/ Zombie March
- The Hip Hop Debate
- Best Enemies: Cyber Safety Education Program
- Cyber Safety Panel
- Creating the ideal school
- Graffiti Workshop
- How can I get active? Indigenous Rights in Australia
- Young people from refugee backgrounds stories and voices
- Make the centre Your centre
- Building Self-Reliance
- Flashmob (How to)
- Running your own band night or other event
- Capoeira Workshop
- Creating a generation-wide movement to solve the climate crisis before its too late
- How to feel good and live well
- How to get your voice heard on radio
*** UPDATE: see more workshop details on the program page
Have fun:
- Meet other young people from all over NSW
- Sample some incredible youth talent, including music, art, stories and performances
- Make your own burgers, chow down on muffins, and mix it up with a bit of fruit and juice.
Draft timetable coming soon!
Where is it?
SHIFT THIS 2010 is a fully supervised, drug and alcohol free event. It is not an overnight event.
When is it? (and what about food?)
Wednesday 29 September
9am - 5pm
Lunch included
Thursday 30 September
9am - 5pm
Lunch included
5pm - 7pm: optional entertainment: free band night (this is an alcohol-free private function - no general public allowed)
Friday 1 October 2010
9am - 1pm
Lunch not included
Morning and afternoon tea are also provided during the two and a half days of SHIFT THIS 2010.
How much is it?
Two and a half days of food, fun and festivities, all for only $110 (GST free).
Rural travel subsidies
If you are from a more distant rural or regional area, we may be able to help you out with your travel costs - but first in, first served, so you better get in early. See details and conditions on the subsidy application form.
Accommodation
If you need accommodation you need to make your own arrangements. YAPA cannot recommend particular options, but to get you started, you could try:
cheapest: backpackers such as the YHA
www.yha.com.au/hostels/nsw/sydney-surrounds/sydney-central
moderate: There are budget dorms and separate rooms available at the Y Hotel Sydney Hyde Park (which is an unlicenced hotel)
www.yhotel.com.au/content/hydepark.htm
more expensive: The Vibe Hotel, Sydney (SHIFT THIS venue)
www.vibehotels.com.au/default.asp?page=/vibe-locations/sydney-hotels/vibe-hotel-sydney
Young people - apply for a place
- Apply for a place using the online form.
- After we receive your form we will send out an invoice.
- When we receive your payment we will confirm your place. Until then, a place is not guaranteed.
Adults accompanying young people - book a place
- Book a place using the youth workers online form.
- After we receive your form we will send out an invoice.
- When we receive your payment we will confirm your place.
