Connecting the Generations
Creative young Queenslanders are invited to showcase their talents to the “Young at Art”.
The Minister for Communities, Disability Services and Seniors, Warren Pitt, said the Young at Art competition, formerly known as the Creative Youth Competition, aimed to bring young people and seniors together.
Youth aged 12 to 25 can enter the competition using multimedia, creative writing or visual art to show their interaction with a person or group of people aged over 50.
This year the theme is ‘Never too old!’ which highlights the positive aspects of ageing.
“With Queensland’s rapidly ageing population, projects such as Young at Art are important to ensure seniors actively participate in, and feel connected to, their community,” Mr Pitt said.
“By participating in the competition, youth can better appreciate the experiences of older people and the contributions they make to society.
“The competition helps to foster mutual respect and understanding, and raises awareness of different values and traditions.”
Mr Pitt said he encouraged young Queenslanders to start thinking creatively and enter the competition, and urged seniors to support the project by sharing their experiences with youth.
Entries close Friday, 23 June 2006. Six winners will be presented with a digital camera, valued at $500, at an awards ceremony to be held in Brisbane later in the year.
For more information contact the Office for Seniors on 1300 132 654.
Nomination forms are available from Department of Communities regional offices, seniors and youth organisations, electoral offices, QGAP Agents or on the Department of Communities website at www.communities.qld.gov.au
