Teen Voice - 4772 4800

Hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am - 12pm Friday
www.townsville-mrc.org
A young perople's advisory group. The group was established to encourage young people from culturally and linguistically diverse bckgrounds to participate as active citizens in the commuity and to learn about the political systems and self-empowerment. The group meets every Thursday evening.

Townsville Youth Council - 4727 9680

www.townsville.qld.gov.au
A group of 20 young people aged between 13 and 25 who meet regularly to identify local youth issues, strategies to address these issues and plan and manage a number of youth related projects. Also acts as an advisory body to government and the community. Sponsored by Townsville City Council. An example of the ability of young people to provide leadership and initiative in youth affairs. Annual recruitment of new members.

Migrant Resource Centre - 4772 4800

Hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Thursday and 9am - 12pm Friday
www.townsville-mrc.org
Assists recently arrived migrants and permanent residents in the process of their settlement and helps them to overcome the language barriers and problems that may disadvantage. Referral and information services, cross cultural training, child care information, English communication classes, International Women's Group, Teen Voice Youth Club and Job Track Program.

La Luna Youth Arts - 4771 2600

Hours 10am - 6pm Monday to Friday
www.lalunanq.com
La Luna Youth Arts is a not-for-profit youth arts organisation delivering filmmaking, performance making, writing for performance, visual arts and contemporary music services to children and young people 5 - 26 years. Call and they will advise which program works best and no pre-requisites are required.

Thuringowa Youth Council - 4773 8614

www.thuringowa.qld.gov.au/council/youth_council
A group of young people aged from 12 - 24 that meets regularly to advocate on behalf of the Thuringowa youth community through identifying and discussing youth issues and possible solutions. Operates primarily as an advisory group in communicating youth issues to Council and Council staff. Also has the opportunity to participate in planning and implementing youth programs within the Thuringowa community. This group meets fortnightly on a Thursday night between 5.30pm - 6.30pm. Young people wanting to be a part of the Thuringowa Youth Council need to work, live, be educated or have an interest in Thuringowa.

Townsville Multi-Cultural Support Group - 4775 1588

Hours 9am - 5pm Monday to Friday
Refugee Settlement Program. Support and advocacy for recently arrived migrants and refugees. Offers individual and group support in a friendly environment and a range of support and education group programs including: Cross Cultural Parenting, Accessing Community Services, Health and Practical English. Community development and leadership programs.

Magani Malu Kes - 4771 5740

www.maganimalukes.com
Programs: Resource & Information Centre, Kebi Kazil Outside School Hours & Vacation Care, Amaroo Child Care Centre, Learning & Business Advisory Centre Queensland. Organises cultural events and activities.

GLBTI Anti-Violence Committee - 4724 4853

Hours 10am - 4pm Tuesday to Friday
www.glbtavc.org.au
The anti-violence committee aims to combat hate-related violence against gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender people living within the Townsville - Thuringowa region by conducting public awareness campaigns, providing education, and holding monthly meetings with wide community representation (phone for meeting details). Support is provided for survivors of hate-related crime through advocacy and referral.

Community Information Centre - 4771 4230

Hours 9am - 4pm Monday to Friday
www.townsville.qld.gov.au/cic
The Community Information Centre (CIC) provides community information and can refer young people to the services they need. Drop in to the centre to see the extensive amount of information they have, give them a call or check out their website. The CIC publishes a Recreation Directory with listings of sporting clubs, hobby and cultural groups suitable for young people. They also produce a Community Resource Directory with sections devoted to services for families and young people. The 'Up To Ten' free magazine is published every four months for parents of children aged to ten years. An Arts E-Bulletin is distributed monthly with information on workshops, exhibitions, competitions and theatre for young people. An Events Calendar is also produced with what's on in Townsville & Thuringowa.

Lifeline Youth Services - 4779 9911

Caseys YouthLinx Program works with young people aged 11 - 16 years and their families (individually and as a family unit). Caseys provides structure support and supervised self development workshops and parenting programs to strengthen the abilities of young people and their families, building upon their skills, resources and provision of skilled practical assistance.

Youth & Community Combined Action Group (YACCA) works with young people aged 10 - 17 years who are at risk of entering the Juvenile Justice System. YACCA provides a range of innovative, structured and supervised activities that aims to address challenging offending behaviours and connects young people with their community and families.

Townsville/Thuringowa Integrated Youth Program (TTYP) - TTIYP works with a wide variety of community and government groups and young people aged 10 - 17 years who are at risk of becoming involved or further involved in the Juvenile Justice System, with specific attention to young people involved in volatile substance misuse (VSM) to plan and deliver youth crime prevention programs and encourage young people to participate positively in their community.

Youth Drama & Self Development Project is for young people aged 10 - 14 years in Townsville/Thuringowa. The project provides young people with opportunities in self and creative expression and building upon confidence, personal skills and knowledge in all aspects of theatrical creation. Coordinated by Lifeline youth works and facilitated by La Luna Youth Arts, young people will design a performance which communicates a message important to young people in North Queensland. Runs during Terms 3 & 4 each year.