17 Feb 2016 Benalla Ensign, Benalla VIC (General News) FCJ College Benallas National Youth Week event, Lifes Just Begun!, will share in $50 000 in funding from the Victorian Government to help local young people celebrate the week. Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes said 25 organisations in Northern Victoria would share in nearly $50 000 in funding. Projects funded by Labor will ensure there are plenty of youth activities for everyone to get involved in including art, personal safety, mental health, education and training, entertainment, health and fitness, indigenous and multicultural affairs projects and activities, Ms Symes said. We have some very exciting events happening right across country Victoria that our youth can participate in. Young people have a valuable contribution to make in country Victoria and the Labor Government is helping them develop their skills and make their voices heard. Ms Symes congratulated event organisers and encouraged all young people to get involved in National Youth Week. National Youth Week, from April 8 to 17, is an annual week-long celebration of young people aged from 12 to 25, allowing them to express their creativity and have their say about issues important to them. The government has consulted with thousands of young Victorians to help develop its new youth policy, which will be announced later this year. For more information on National Youth Week events, visit www.youthcentral.vic.gov.au/nyw Copyright Agency licensed copy (www.copyright.com.au)