 |  LAUNCH!! - MK REPRESENTS AUSTRALIA AT CONFERENCE
Thursday, 16 July 2009 - Thursday, 16 July 2009
On the 6th August 2009, four young West Australians will be travelling to Sonderberg in Denmark to represent Millennium Kids at the Bright Green Youth Conference - UN Youth Climate Change Conference 2009.
Bright Green Youth is the youth counterpart of the UN Climate Change Conference (COP15) in Copenhagen in December. During the Conference, the young people attending will come up with ideas and suggestions for what we can do to solve future climate challenges.
To see them off we are inviting YOU to come down to the South Perth Foreshore on July 16th 2009 and help plant rushes along the shore line.
More information coming soon! If you are interested in attending please MK on 9364 1200
| | Tree Planting in City of South Perth
Saturday, 18 July 2009 - Saturday, 18 July 2009
Join MK and SPYN for a tree planting day with local councillors. Have a BBQ and hear about THE BIG SWITCH EXPERIMENT and the work Millennium Kids is doing to find out more about climate change and the impact on the local community.
| |  Tree Planting!
Saturday, 18 July 2009 - Saturday, 18 July 2009
Join Millennium Kids and the City of South Perth for a tree planting expedition! Details to be released shortly! If you are interested in coming please contact Millennium Kids on 9364 1200. See you there! | | Leadership Camp
Friday, 21 August 2009 - Sunday, 23 August 2009
WHEN: 21st ,22nd 23rd August 2009
Are you concerned about climate change, aged in between 10-25 yrs and want to take up a leadership role? Well come along to Millennium Kid’s leadership camp 2009. As apart of this camp you will get the opportunity to become apart of this years Youth Board and be mentored by the Alumni Millennium Kids. Experience a night stalk through Karakamia and visit the Monastic town of New Norcia and the Mundaring Weir. For more information call MK on 9364 1200
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Past Events |  Travel Smart to Schools
Monday, 5 May 2003 - Friday, 4 July 2003
The 'TravelSmart to Schools' program will take place during Term 2 and will include schools from Perth, Bunbury and Geraldton.
Schools are challenged to reduce Greenhouse emissions by having students use alternative modes of transport to and from school.
Students are encouraged to WALK, CYCLE, CAR POOL & USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT.
Participating schools will have the opportunity to view the puppet play 'The Horses who Saved the World', starring Orson Buggy, the Super-Horse!
Prizes will be awarded to the 'TravelSmart-est' classes.
| | Millennium Kids Conference 2003
Tuesday, 28 October 2003 - Friday, 31 October 2003
TAKE THE CHALLENGE!
Join the Millennium Kids youth board at the Millennium Kids Environmental Conference 2003. If you are between the age of 10 and 18 years of age, email us at info@millenniumkids.com.au and we will send you a conference information pack. | |  Millennium Kids Roadshow Hits Bunbury
Thursday, 6 November 2003 - Friday, 7 November 2003
Millennium Kids will visit Bunbury on 6th November 2003 to run a TravelSmart to School Forum. Millennium Kids needs 50 environmental leaders between the ages of 10 - 12 years for the forum, which will be held at Edith Cowan University.
For more information contact Millennium Kids at info@millenniumkids.com.au or call 08 9336 70 47.
| |  Millennium Kids Clean Up in Eaton
Sunday, 7 March 2004 - Sunday, 7 March 2004
Millennium Kids will be running a Clean Up Australia Day program at the Lyons Park, Collie River, Eaton on 7th March 2004.
Local children have nominated the river area for a Clean Up Day activity and Millennium Kids, via a grant from the Foundation for Young Australians, are sponsoring the event.
Families from Perth will bus down to the site where the kids will focus on small rubbish like cigarette butts and bottle tops.
"There are a number of picnic sites along the river near the entrance to the estuary, and on inspection we found lots of cigarette butts near the barbecues. All these butts will end up in the waterways so the kids wanted to do a big clean up of the area," said the MK Program Director.
All families and locals are invited to join at the site at 10.ooam on the day.
A bus will depart from the Millennium Kids Office in Fremantle at 8.00am on the Sunday. If you require further information please email MK Headquarters at info@millenniumkids.com.au or call 08 9336 7047.
| |  Ningaloo Adventure
Wednesday, 21 April 2004 - Monday, 26 April 2004
Why not join the Millennium Kids for a sea kayaking adventure at Cape Range National Park, Exmouth in 21 - 26 April 2004. The five day adventure is open to 10 - 18 year old students who have an interest in the Ningaloo Reef from Coral Bay to Exmouth.
Participants will have the opportunity to camp out under the stars, snorkel and kayak along the pristine coastline, visiting migratory bird habitats along the way. Conduct a MK Environmental Audit and be part of a team that submit their ideas to State Government and other stakeholders.
For more information please email us at info@millenniumkids.com.au
| | Millennium Kids Tree Planting Day
Sunday, 18 July 2004 - Sunday, 18 July 2004
Millennium Kids will once again be participating in National Tree Planting Day, but this year they will conduct the day a week before the national event. Millennium Kids will depart South Perth Primary School, Forrest Street, South Perth at 8.30am on 18 July 2004 for a fun filled day of tree planting, sheep shearing and a barbecue lunch.
If you would like to join Millennium Kids please contact the office on 08 9336 7047 or via email info@millenniumkids.com.au | |  The Great Australian Marsupial Nightstalk
Monday, 16 August 2004 - Thursday, 30 September 2004
Australian marsupials are in trouble and need your help! There are 16 Australian marsupial species or sub-species that are now extinct and another 55 in serious trouble. You can help get a group together and participate in Night Stalk - a national spotlight survey focussing on the numbers and distribution of marsupials and feral pests. The information collected is provided to conservation agencies across Australia to assist with the management of our wildlife.
For more information email nightstalk@perthzoo.wa.gov.au or have a look at the Perth Zoo website www.perthzoo.wa.gov.au | |  Millennium Kids Meeting
Sunday, 22 August 2004 - Sunday, 22 August 2004
The next MK Youth Board meeting will be held at the Coastal Business Centre, Knutsford Street, Fremantle. The meeting will focus on pre planning for the Millennium Kids Conference 2005. Bring a cake and join us from 12 - 3pm. | | The Big Bio Buzz
Monday, 30 August 2004 - Friday, 3 September 2004
Have you been looking for ways to involve your students in Biodiversity Month activities? Then look no more and head on down to The Big Bio Buzz at Piney Lakes Environmental Education Centre between Monday 30th August - Friday 3rd September 2004.
Learn about the endangered black cockatoos, take part in Operation Bird Watch, find out about frogs and create an environmental audit of Piney Lakes with MK. The Big Bio Buzz is free so book now on 08 9335 0113 or email ltonner@gawa.org.au | |  A Night Under The Stars
Saturday, 6 November 2004 - Sunday, 7 November 2004
Join MK for A Night Under The Stars. Departing from South Perth Primary School at 2pm on Saturday the 6th of November, take a ride out into the country and camp out under the stars. Enjoy a sunset barbecue and then take a peek at the stars through a telescope. We will be returning to South Perth Primary School at about 12.30pm on Sunday November 7th. Places are limited to 30 participants, so get in quick! NEED TO BRING: Warm clothes and sturdy walking shoes; Camping gear- Tents, sleeping mats or swags, sleeping bags and pillows; torches and teddy bears; and something yummy to share for afternoon tea! Whole families are welcome. For more information, call 9336 7047.
| | Rainforest Rumble
Sunday, 7 November 2004 - Saturday, 13 November 2004
The Australian Orangutan Project is holding a "Rainforest Rumble" November 7 - 13th to raise awareness about the plight of the orangutan. This year schools can learn about the orangutan and help raise money for projects to help these beautiful animals. For more information visit www.orangutan.org.au | |  MK Planning Weekend
Friday, 10 December 2004 - Sunday, 12 December 2004
We are planning a weekend away to prepare for 'Ten Years of Kids Voice'. Yes, it's ten years since the first UNEP LEAVE IT US CONFERENCE and here at MK we are planning a year of celebrations. Each month we are going to have an event or project that focusses on kids concerns about AIR,WATER, TREES, WASTE, NATIVE ANIMALS, ENERGY and PEACE. If you aged between 10 - 25 years and are interested in being part of the planning for 2005 and beyond then give MK a call on 08 9336 7047 or email us at info@millenniumkids.com.au | |  A Day in the Hills
Tuesday, 4 January 2005 - Wednesday, 5 January 2005
Join Millennium Kids at Kanyana Wildlife Rehabilitation Centre and find out just what all those volunteers do to help care for sick and injured native animals. Then stay overnight at the Djaril - Mari Youth Hostel and go for a bush walk the next day in the John Forrest National Park. Hear about the native animal life in the forest, make some new friends and enjoy a great barbecue in the forest. All activities are supervised and program is suitable for 10 - 25 year olds. For more information call Millennium Kids on 08 9336 7047 or email us at info@millenniumkids.com.au
| |  Millennium Kids Green House Challenge
Monday, 31 January 2005 - Monday, 4 July 2005
Want Less Air Pollution? More exercise? Less Traffic? Safer Roads and Education for Sustainabilty? Then the TravelSmart to School program is for you. In 2005, Millennium Kids will be working with schools to develop their TravelSmart to School initiatives. Curriculum material and support available and there is even a performance of "The Horses Who Saved the World" that can visit your school and motivate the class.
For more information call 08 9336 7047 or email us at info@millenniumkids.com.au
| | WA's Clean Up Australia Day Launch
Wednesday, 9 February 2005 - Wednesday, 9 February 2005
Millennium Kids will be performing their new Environmental Rap at the Clean Up Australia Day launch alongside the Bateman Primary School leadership team.
The Rap, composed and mixed by members of the 18-25 team, who will be rehearsing vigourously over the next week to have the performance piece perfect.
The launch is to be held in the Murray St Mall, at 10am on the 9th February! | | Rapping Into Leadership
Wednesday, 9 February 2005 - Wednesday, 9 February 2005
MK Rappers Toby Young (18) and Brendan La Mar (24) will be performing with the Bateman Primary School captains at the the WA Clean Up Australia Day launch this Wednesday the 9th of February.
The Bateman team have recently completed the "Growing Into Leadership" course with Millennium Kids to better understand what it takes to be a leader at school and in the community.
The students decided on a range of events to coordinate during the course of the year so they could share what they had learned with the rest of the school, and they identified Clean Up Australia Day as an important occasion for Bateman Primary.
You can see the performers down in the Murray St Mall, in Forrest Chase, at 10:30am on Wednesday. | |  Kids Why Not Clean Up At A Site In Your Community!
Sunday, 6 March 2005 - Sunday, 6 March 2005
Why not start thinking of an area you can clean up in your community on 6th March 2005. Email MK and we will send you an MK Event Planner which will help you plan your clean up day. Get a team of young people to help you and then you'll be in time to register your site with Clean Up Australia for the day. Email us at info@millenniumkids.com.au
| |  Come Monkey around to Save the Silvery Gibbon
Thursday, 10 March 2005 - Thursday, 10 March 2005
We are running a fundraiser at Tropical Twist Indoor Playground to help out the Silvery Gibbon Project. The Silvery Gibbon Project are working hard to save the endangered Silvery Gibbon who are found only in the mountains of West Java, and Millennium Kids are on a mission to help our Indonesian friends.
Kids will be supplied with drinks and 2 hours packed full of games and fun. This event will be fully supervised by Millennium Kids facilitators and the experienced Tropical Twist team. The café will be open so Mum and Dad are welcome to hang out and watch their own monkeys!
But we need your help!
Details:
• Date: 10th of March
• Time: 4-6 pm
• Cost: $10 per child
• Age: 1 – 14 yrs of age
Ticket price includes 2 hours of fully supervised games, Unlimited drinks, Café will be open for parents, Bouncy Castle, Ball pits,Tug-o-war.
Pre-purchase your tickets now to make sure you don’t miss out!
To find out more, or to purchase your tickets, please call, Megan Hudson (Millennium Kids Education Officer) on 9336 7047 or 0408 917 196.
| |  Bikes By the River
Sunday, 13 March 2005 - Sunday, 13 March 2005
Why not meet Millennium Kids at Mill Point Reserve at 9.00am on Sunday 13th March and join the City of South Perth and the Town of Victoria Park in 'Bikes By the River'. Millennium Kids will ride from the Reserve to Lake Tonduit to see how the City of South Perth has rehabilitated the wetland. From there the kids will be able to undertake a water quality monitoring activity at Lake Douglas and then a free breakfast at McCallum Park. The event will finish at 11.30am. Call MK on 08 9336 7047 if you want more information.
Millennium Kids reminds you to 'Do your part - TravelSmart - to reduce greenhouse emissions!'
| |  Ningaloo Odyssey
Saturday, 16 April 2005 - Sunday, 24 April 2005
Fancy five days kayaking, camping and bushwalking while learning about the environmental issues at Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo Reef. Meet the stakeholders and come to your own conclusions with as to how the park should be managed for furture generations. Why not join the MK Environmental Citizenship Program for Young Leaders, 18 -25 years. Learn new skills, make new friends and find our how you can become an MK Team Leader.
For more details email info@millenniumkids.com.au for an information kit. | |  MK Meeting
Sunday, 1 May 2005 - Sunday, 1 May 2005
Join the MK Youth Board for our monthly planning meeting at MK headquarters, Cell 9, Coastal Small Business Centre, Old Freo Jail, Knutsford St Fremantle on Sunday May 1, 12-3pm. Bring your best thinking caps, and a plate of afternoon tea to share!
| |  A Short Walk in the Landsdale Bush
Friday, 13 May 2005 - Friday, 13 May 2005
Meet the Millennium Kids for a barbecue in Alexander Heights and then join Erika and Rhys on a short walk in the Landsdale Bushland lead by David Pike. Bring a torch, warm jumper and friends and find out just what lives in the bushland in this suburban reserve.
Time: 6pm - approx 8:30pm
For a registration form please email info@millenniumkids.com.au or call the office on 9336 7047
| |  MK Sustainability Roadshow - Vic Park
Monday, 16 May 2005 - Tuesday, 17 May 2005
Millennium Kids has formed a partnership with local government to run the Millennium Kids Sustainability Roadshow.
Primary School students from across the metro area will come together in the Town of Victoria Park to voice their concerns about the environment, learn about sustainability, and develop their leadership skills through a range of workshops designed by Millennium Kids.
What activities does the Roadshow include?
· a ‘No Waste’ lunch
· Creation of a charter outlining what students like/dislike about their community
· Action Plans for implementing change in their community
· Developing their own vision for Sustainability
· Interviews, public speaking and presentations
· Planning how they will run the TravelSmart
program at their school
Students will also have the opportunity to meet and talk with a range of guests from state and local government, plus environment and corporate sector sustainability leaders.
The forum is facilitated by Millennium Kids Youth Leaders aged 10-25 years, and Youth Board Members.
Following the Roadshow, participating students will have the opportunity to use their new skills in order to run their own TravelSmart to School program. They will be part of the Millennium Kids “Greenhouse Challenge” where schools will be competing against each other to have the greatest reduction of Greenhouse gas emissions by using alternative means of transport to and from school, such as walking or riding a bike.
If your school would like to be involved in the Millennium Kids Sustainability Roadshow, please contact Millennium Kids Headquarters on (08) 9336 7047, or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
| |  Millennium Kids Planning Weekend
Friday, 27 May 2005 - Saturday, 28 May 2005
Millennium Kids will be holding its annual planning weekend in May to organise the MK Conference and Agenda over the next year.
We will be staying at the newly renovated Fairbridge Village in Pinjarra and will be doing a number of sessions including:
• Conference and project planning
• Working out how we want to partner with kids across the globe
• Tour of the Alcoa Huntley mine site and refinery, including their rehabilitation areas
• Meeting with Mark Anderson – CEO of Fairbridge Village
• Dress up dinner! Please come dressed as your favourite native animal
• Tracks and Scats Bush walk
This is a great opportunity to spend some time getting to know old and new Millennium Kids, and will provide you with the chance to chat with our sponsors and have an up close look at what they do.
We are asking each Millennium Kid to bring a friend this year – it would be great to see some new faces and we are always looking for new and exciting ideas.
The cost will be $40 per participant, in order to cover the cost of the bus and food.
Permission forms, payment and medical forms need to be returned to Millennium Kids Headquarters by the 22nd of May 2005.
| |  Indonesian Bazaar
Saturday, 11 June 2005 - Saturday, 11 June 2005
Millennium Kids will attend the Indonesian Bazaar, City of South Perth Civic Cente, Sandgate Street, South Perth 11 - 3pm, Saturday 11th June 2005 to promote their partnership program with Tunas Hijua Club, Indonesia. Millennium Kids will be showcasing some of the artwork done by the kids from Surabaya. This art tells of the kids concerns about the environment. Why not join us there and meet the Indonesian Consul? | |  Next Board Meeting
Sunday, 10 July 2005 - Sunday, 10 July 2005
Our next Millennium Kids meeting will be held on Sunday the 10th of July from 12 - 3pm.
If you would like to be a part of the MK team and help us plan and organise our future events then come along - all welcome!
This will be a special meeting as we will be joined by our friends from Indonesia, including their newly crowned Prince and Princess of the Environment!
Bring a plate of afternoon tea to share, your best ideas and come see how kids rule the roost at Millennium Kids.
The meeting will be held:
Boardroom, ground floor
Coastal Business Centre
Knutsford St
Fremantle, WA
(Inside the Old Fremantle Prison)
See you there! | |  Millennium Kids Tree Planting Day
Sunday, 17 July 2005 - Sunday, 17 July 2005
Millennium Kids will run their 8th annual tree planting event at Rocklea Farm in Brookton on 17th July 2005, as part of Planet Ark National Tree Planting Day. Millennium Kids will be joined by their friends from Tunas Hijau Club, Indonesia who will learn about tree planting, shearing and feeding the lambs. Millennium Kids have planted over 15,000 trees on the farm and this year we aim to put in another 2500. Why not join us for the event? $20.00 will get you there and back and provide you with a delicious morning tea and barbecue lunch - and did I say the kids could toast marshmallows? Call us on (08) 93367047 if you live in Western Australia or log onto www.planetark.org if you want to join a site near your home in other parts of Australia.
This photograph is of the Tunas Hijau tree planting site in Surabaya, Indonesia - kids there have been supported there by Millennium Kids and Penrhos College, Como, Western Australia
| | Planet Ark National Tree Planting Day
Sunday, 31 July 2005 - Sunday, 31 July 2005
Why not join over 250,ooo Australians who take part in National Tree Planting Day. Log onto www.planet.ark.org and register a site near you or join another group to plant trees on the day.
| |  Let's Celebrate Bio Diversity Month
Thursday, 1 September 2005 - Friday, 30 September 2005
September is Bio Diversity Month. Why not book Millennium Kids to come to your school and take part in a series of workshops that look at Bio Diversity in your community? This Suitcase Scientist program is suitable for Year 1 - 7. Call 08 9336 7047 for more information or email us at info@millenniumkids.com.au | | MILLENNIUM KIDS 10TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION
Thursday, 8 September 2005 - Thursday, 8 September 2005
Can you believe Millennium Kids has been giving young people a voice for 10 years?? To celebrate, MK will be holding a Corporate Fundraiser Breakfast September 8th, 2005.
We will be showcasing Millennium Kids projects both past and present, as well as presenting our plans for the next 10 years.
If your business would like to send a representative, expressions of interest are welcome. If you would like to be part of the organising committee, come to one of our Youth Board meetings and sign up!
This promises to be a fabulous event - keep your eyes on the website over the next couple of months for more details.
| |  MK Sustainability Roadshow - Melville
Wednesday, 14 September 2005 - Thursday, 15 September 2005
The 3rd Millennium Kids Sustainability Roadshow will be running in the City of Melville on the 14th and 15th of September 2005.
The Roadshow will be bringing together primary school students from south of the river to learn more about the environment, sustainability and leadership, as well as planning activities to help solve environmental problems in their area.
Following the forum, participants will have the opportunity to run the TravelSmart to School program at their own schools, putting into practice their new leadership skills in an effort to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions.
If you would like to attend the Sustainability Roadshow, either as an individual or with a school group, please contact Millennium Kids HQ for more information.
Ph: (08) 9336 7047
Email: info@millenniumkids.com.au
| | MK Bush Tucker Walk
Saturday, 24 September 2005 - Saturday, 24 September 2005
Join the MK family and friends in a Bush Tucker Walk. Learn about the
local environment and native animals at Walyunga National Park.Enjoy a bush tucker lunch and learn about the how the aborginals lived in the area. Check the MK website for more information closer to the date.
| | Walk to Cure Diabetes - Start Thinking Now
Saturday, 1 October 2005 - Monday, 31 October 2005
Did you know about 80,000 people around Australia walk together to raise funds for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundations's annual Walk to Cure Diabetes.In 2005, Millennium Kids would like to challenge you to put a team together to raise funds for this worthy cause. Get out on the day with a team of friends and participate in the walk in your state. For more information about the 2005 event call 1300 363 126 | |  MK Sustainability Roadshow - Subiaco
Tuesday, 18 October 2005 - Wednesday, 19 October 2005
The 4th Millennium Kids Sustainability Roadshow will be running in the City of Subiaco on the 18th and 19th of October 2005.
The Roadshow will be bringing together primary school students from
the Western Suburbs and north Perth to learn more about the environment, sustainability and leadership, as well as planning activities to help solve environmental problems in their area.
Following the forum, participants will have the opportunity to run the TravelSmart to School program at their own schools, putting into practice their new leadership skills in an effort to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions.
If you would like to attend the Sustainability Roadshow, either as an individual or with a school group, please contact Millennium Kids HQ for more information.
Ph: (08) 9336 7047
Email: info@millenniumkids.com.au
| |  COME ON A MK ODYSSEY
Thursday, 24 November 2005 - Thursday, 15 December 2005
Applications are now open for the next Millennium Kids Odyssey (6th-13th January) in the South West! The Odyssey programs are a unique training & work experience opportunity for young people aged 18-25 years centered around Environmental Citizenship and Project Management.
As part of the program participants will be sea kayaking, swimming, snorkeling & bushwalking, as well as undertaking workshops covering Risk Management, Public Relations, Project Management, Sponsor & Stakeholder Relations.
The January Program will take place between Walpole & Albany, kayaking down the Franklin River over 8 days (6th – 13th January). The cost per participant is just $150. After completing the course participants are required to gift Millennium Kids 30hrs Volunteer time, where they will be able to put their new skills into action, supporting a youth environmental project for young people in their area.
Participants will also have the option to participate in the MK Kids Helping Kids Conference in October, and undertake further training and work with Millennium Kids.
Here’s what Kate Laurendi (18) had to say about her Odyssey trip to the North West in 2005:
“Never before have I been to a place more beautiful. Not only was the location gorgeous, but the people I went with and the program made it. It was an awesome experience, we saw things we had never seen before, and some of us experienced what others take for granted. I know that I came away with a fresh and clear mind, 5 great friends and the knowledge I want to be the best person I can be.”
APPLICATIONS FOR THE JANUARY PROGRAM CLOSE 15TH DECEMBER 2005.
If you would like more information or an application pack please call MK HQ on (08) 9364 1200 or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
| | MK Meeting and Open day
Friday, 9 December 2005 - Friday, 9 December 2005
The next MK Youth Board Meeting will be held on the 9th of December.
The Youth Board will be working on different activities that are going to be held in 2006 including the Kids Helping Kids Conference.
The office will be open from 9 - 3 for anyone that wants to come down and lend a hand, or check out what the kids are planning for next year.
We are located in the Community Education Building at Heathcote. (58 - 60 Duncraig Rd, Applecross, WA).
If you would like to come down, please email info@millenniumkids.com.au or call us on (08) 9364 1200 so we know how many people are going to be there on the day!
Look forward to seeing you there! | | Thirty Seconds of Fame
Friday, 3 March 2006 - Saturday, 4 March 2006
Are you a talented young musician? Do you have an opinion about the state of our environment? Do you want to have a say? Then call MK because we are looking for fifteen outspoken talented young people, aged 12 - 16 years, to take part in our THIRTY SECONDS OF FAME workshop. At this workshop MK will create three thirty second commercials promoting our TravelSmart to School message. Call MK on 08 9364 1200 for more information. | | Manning Bushland - MK Clean Up
Sunday, 5 March 2006 - Sunday, 5 March 2006
Join the Millennium Kids and the friends of the bushland at Manning Primary School for a great Clean Up Australia Day event. Join the team from 9 - 11am on Sunday 5th March at Ley Street, Manning. Bring gloves, hats, a bottle of water and a shovel or two and help give a face lift to the area. City of South Perth Environmental Officers will be on hand to tell us a little about the bush and the significance of the area.
Call MK on 08 93641200 if you need more information. | | Millennium Kids Sustainability Roadshow - Fiesta Event
Tuesday, 21 March 2006 - Wednesday, 22 March 2006
Performance artists, Captain Clean Up and the Millennium Kids are all part of the team who are getting together to create the first Millennium Kids Sustainability Roadshow of the year. The event will bring togther 200 children from Year 5 - Year 8 from the City of South Perth to talk about sustainabilty and develop a strategy for tackling an environmental issue back at their school after the event. To be held at the George Burnett Recreation Centre the event is being sponsored by Kareelya Property Group, Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the City of South Perth. Call 08 9364 1200 for more information or to register your interest. | | Millennium Kids Sustainability Roadshow
Tuesday, 28 March 2006 - Wednesday, 29 March 2006
Performance artists, Captain Clean Up and the Millennium Kids are all part of the team who are getting together to create the first Millennium Kids Sustainability Roadshow of the year. The event will bring togther 100 children from Year 5 - Year 8 from the Western Suburbs to talk about sustainabilty and develop a strategy for tackling an environmental issue back at their school after the event. To be held at the Mt Claremont Community Centre the event is being sponsored by the Department for Planning and Infrastructure and the City of Nedlands. Call 08 9364 1200 for more information or to register your interest. | | Weeding Event
Sunday, 14 May 2006 - Sunday, 14 May 2006
Friends of Maritana Bush would like to invite you to take part in their Weeding Day this Sunday. It's a great chance to get out in the sunshine and help out another volunteer group who are working hard to look after remnant bushland in suburban areas. See below for details.
Mothers Day
Sunday May 14th
10am-12 midday
Bridgewater Park Kallaroo
(Cnr of Batavia Pl & Maritana Dve)
Bring your Mum’s down to share the fun!
Free sausage- sizzle, activities and prizes.
Beat box comp, footy target comp, face-painting and games for the kids.
Mothers Day hamper raffle for the Mums
Come meet the ‘Friends of Maritana Bush’.
Weeding from 9-10am
BYO gloves
For more information phone Hannah on 0413 357 471 | | The Swash Line - A South Perth Wongi
Friday, 19 May 2006 - Tuesday, 19 December 2006
What was it like to live in South Perth in the 1930's? Join Ollie, a vibrant 12 year old, for a wongi about her adventures in South Perth. The 40 minute performance is great for Year 5 - Year 7 and is a good place to start if you are thinking of learning about how Perth has developed over the last 80 years.
| | Millennium Kids Tree Planting Day
Sunday, 2 July 2006 - Sunday, 2 July 2006
Want to help the environment? Want to get out of the city and plant a few trees. Why not join Millennium Kids for a family day on a farm in Brookton. Enjoy good company, cook some marshmallows on a barbecue and eat a hearty lunch - all after you have helped plant 5,000 trees of course! For more information contact MK Headquaters for an information form on info@millenniumkids.com.au or call 08 93641200.
| | MK National Sustainability Roadshow
Tuesday, 3 October 2006 - Friday, 6 October 2006
Join Millennium Kids at the Australian Association of Environmental Education "Wisdom for the Future Conference" in Bunbury 2006. Millennium Kids will run their own conference for 10 - 25 year old members, focussing on sustainability and what we all can do to make a difference. Please email info@millenniumkids.com.au if you would like to receive an information pack.
| | Exploring the Riverbank and Waterways
Monday, 16 October 2006 - Friday, 8 December 2006
Schools in the City of South Perth have the opportunity to take part in the Exploring the Riverbank and Waterways series in Term 4, 2006. The series, sponsored by the City of South Perth and Kareelya Property Group, will focus on exploring the riverbanks and waterways through stories that reflect the past and present condition of the river. Students will have the opportunity to research the past, meet with Seniors to record their river stories, whilst creating their own performance that tells the story of their river location.
Children will work with Monica Main, a perfromance artist, and the MK team to tell the story of their vision for the future of the river.
These stories will be shared through the MK Sustainability Roadshow series and Kids Helping Kids Environment Conference 2007.
For more information contact Millennium Kids Inc on 08 9364 1200.
| | International Day of Action on Climate Change
Saturday, 4 November 2006 - Saturday, 4 November 2006
Join together in Perth for the International Day of Action on Climate Change. Meet at Russel Square, James St, Northbridge at 12.30pm. Inspiring speakers, great entertainment, local music and a range of informative displays will greet you at the end of 1km walk which winds up at the Perth Cultural Centre, opposite PICA.
Dress in yellow! Bring a colourful umbrella and carry sunflowers!
Our planet's future is our children's future - protect the future today!
www.walkagainstwarming.org | | Foundation for Young Australians Indigenous Youth Leadership Program
Sunday, 3 December 2006 - Friday, 8 December 2006
Sevenoaks Senior College indigenous students have been meeting with Millennium Kids over the last six weeks to design and implement their own youth leadership program. What is youth leadership? What is indigenous youth leadership? How can we work together to make a better future? These questions will form the focus of discussion in the lead up to the program. Diana,a 16 year old member of Millennium Kids, has been meeting with MK to set up the process and work with her peers at the school. The program will culminate in a 7 day kakaying and teamwork program in Walpole, Franklin River, in December 2006.The kids will camp, learn about bush tucker and learn about different styles of leadership through a series of adventures on the program.
For more information about the program please call Millennium Kids on 08 93641200.
| | MK Planning Team Meeting
Sunday, 10 December 2006 - Sunday, 10 December 2006
Come be part of the MK Planning Team and bring your project ideas to life!
Time: 12 - 3pm
Venue: MK HQ, Swan Room, Heathcote, 58 Duncraig Rd, Applecross
Bring: Your best creative ideas and a plate of food to share! Friends also welcome.
Any questions, please call the office on 9364 1200 or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
See you there! | | MK Planning Team Meeting
Sunday, 7 January 2007 - Sunday, 7 January 2007
Come be part of the MK Planning Team and bring your project ideas to life!
Time: 12 - 3pm
Venue: MK HQ, Swan Room, Heathcote, 58 Duncraig Rd, Applecross
Bring: Your best creative ideas and a plate of food to share! Friends also welcome.
Any questions, please call the office on 9364 1200 or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
See you there!
| | MK Planning Team Meeting
Sunday, 4 February 2007 - Sunday, 4 February 2007
Come be part of the MK Planning Team and bring your project ideas to life!
Time: 12 - 3pm
Venue: MK HQ, Swan Room, Heathcote, 58 Duncraig Rd, Applecross
Bring: Your best creative ideas and a plate of food to share! Friends also welcome.
Any questions, please call the office on 9364 1200 or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
See you there!
| | Walpole Odyssey February 2007
Sunday, 11 February 2007 - Friday, 16 February 2007
Join Millennium Kids on the Environmental Citizenship and Program Management training at Walpole in 2007. For just $200.00 a head you will have the chance to participate in this program sponsored by Alcoa World Alumina Australia.
Learn about teamwork and leadership, event planning and management, risk management and assessment and environmental citizenship. Join the MK team for a kayaking and bush adventure. For an application form please contact Millennium Kids at info@millenniumkids.com.au
| | Millennium Kids Clean Up Australia Day
Sunday, 4 March 2007 - Sunday, 4 March 2007
Join the Clean Up team at Manning Primary School Bushland corner of Ley St Manning on Sunday 4th March. Bring gloves, boots an a drink. Teams will clean up the area, move some mulch and find out how Manning students built the BMK track in 1997. | | MK Planning Team Meeting
Sunday, 11 March 2007 - Sunday, 11 March 2007
Come be part of the MK Planning Team and bring your project ideas to life!
Time: 12 - 3pm
Venue: MK HQ, Swan Room, Heathcote, 58 Duncraig Rd, Applecross
Bring: Your best creative ideas and a plate of food to share! Friends also welcome.
Any questions, please call the office on 9364 1200 or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
See you there!
| | MK Team Planning Meeting
Sunday, 1 April 2007 - Sunday, 1 April 2007
Come be part of the MK Planning Team and bring your project ideas to life!
Time: 12 - 3pm
Venue: MK HQ, Swan Room, Heathcote, 58 Duncraig Rd, Applecross
Bring: Your best creative ideas and a plate of food to share! Friends also welcome.
Any questions, please call the office on 9364 1200 or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
See you there!
| | Ningaloo Odyessy April 2007
Saturday, 14 April 2007 - Saturday, 21 April 2007
Join MK on the Environmental Citizenship and Program Management training at Ningaloo in 2007. For just $200.00 a head you will have the chance to participate in this program sponsored by Alcoa World Alumina Australia. Learn about teamwork and leadership, event planning and management, risk management and assessment and environmental citizenship. Join the MK team for a kayaking and bush adventure. For an application form please contact Millennium Kids at info@millenniumkids.com.au
| | World Environment Day @ REmida!
Friday, 4 May 2007 - Friday, 4 May 2007
SCHOOLS - CHECK OUT WHAT IS HAPPENING AT REMIDA FOR WORLD ENVIRONMENT DAY!
To our fellow humans,
Please can you help us stop global warming forever,
because it is too hard to do this by ourselves
>From The secret Sevens Global Warming Group (6/7 Year olds, Bold Park Community School)
Dear Teachers,
Tuesday the 5th June 2007 is World Environment Day and we need your help. The children crave to share their concerns and ideas of hope with others and so have organised a Creative Youth Dialogue Day on Friday 4th May, 2007 to workshop their ideas.
Time - 10.00am - 2.30pm
Place - REmida Centre, Cnr Marmion Ave and Almadine Drive, Carine
We request the presence of some representative from your school (four or five 6- 15 year olds) to join in this Creative Youth Dialogue, hosted by REmida Perth and facilitated by local artists and environmentalists.
To register your students for the day please contact Daniel Burton email: daniel@remidawa.com or phone: 0433294382
| | Mk Planning Team Meeting
Sunday, 6 May 2007 - Sunday, 6 May 2007
Come be part of the MK Planning Team and bring your project ideas to life!
Time: 12 - 3pm
Venue: MK HQ, Swan Room, Heathcote, 58 Duncraig Rd, Applecross
Bring: Your best creative ideas and a plate of food to share! Friends also welcome.
Any questions, please call the office on 9364 1200 or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
See you there!
| |  Sustainability Roadshow
Tuesday, 8 May 2007 - Wednesday, 9 May 2007
Join MK at a Sustainability Roadshow at Perth Zoo with over 100 children from 10 local primary schools and find out what sustainability is all about. Map your ecological footprint and plan a ten step process to reducing carbon emissions at your school. Find out about TravelSmart to School and have fun, meet new friends and find out what Perth Zoo is doing to help protect habitat in Australia and beyond.
For more information about a Roadshow in your local government area call Catrina on 0418 923 968.
| | MK Planning Team Meeting
Sunday, 10 June 2007 - Sunday, 10 June 2007
Come be part of the MK Planning Team and bring your project ideas to life!
Time: 12 - 3pm
Venue: MK HQ, Swan Room, Heathcote, 58 Duncraig Rd, Applecross
Bring: Your best creative ideas and a plate of food to share! Friends also welcome.
Any questions, please call the office on 9364 1200 or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
See you there!
| | MK Planning Team Meeting
Sunday, 1 July 2007 - Sunday, 1 July 2007
MK meeting moves to Native ARC - Come get your hands dirty!
We will be tree planting, feeding the joeys, doing a tour and finding out more about our Native Animals!
Time: 12 - 3pm
Venue: Native ARC (Animal Rehabilitation Centre)
60 Hope Rd, Bibra Lake
Bring: Your best creative ideas a hat, closed in shoes and a plate of food to share! Friends also welcome.
You will need to register as we have limited places, so please contact us at the office on 9364 1200 or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
See you there!
| | MK Planning Team Meeting
Sunday, 5 August 2007 - Sunday, 5 August 2007
MK meeting moves to Native ARC - Come get your hands dirty!
We will be tree planting, feeding the joeys, doing a tour and finding out more about our Native Animals!
Time: 12 - 3pm
Venue: Native ARC (Animal Rehabilitation Centre)
60 Hope Rd, Bibra Lake
Bring: Your best creative ideas a hat, closed in shoes and a plate of food to share! Friends also welcome.
You will need to register as we have limited places, so please contact us at the office on 9364 1200 or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
See you there!
| | MK Planning Team Meeting
Sunday, 2 September 2007 - Sunday, 2 September 2007
MK meeting moves to Native ARC - Come get your hands dirty!
We will be tree planting, feeding the joeys, doing a tour and finding out more about our Native Animals!
Time: 12 - 3pm
Venue: Native ARC (Animal Rehabilitation Centre)
60 Hope Rd, Bibra Lake
Bring: Your best creative ideas a hat, closed in shoes and a plate of food to share! Friends also welcome.
You will need to register as we have limited places, so please contact us at the office on 9364 1200 or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
See you there!
| | MK Planning Team Meeting
Sunday, 7 October 2007 - Sunday, 7 October 2007
Come be part of the MK Planning Team and bring your project ideas to life!
Time: 12 - 3pm
Venue: MK HQ, Swan Room, Heathcote, 58 Duncraig Rd, Applecross
Bring: Your best creative ideas and a plate of food to share! Friends also welcome.
Any questions, please call the office on 9364 1200 or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
See you there!
| | MK Planning Team Meeting
Sunday, 4 November 2007 - Sunday, 4 November 2007
Come be part of the MK Planning Team and bring your project ideas to life! We will be undertaking a range of activities and games as well as planning the activities for 2008.
Time: 12 - 3pm
Venue: Cockburn Wetlands Centre, Hope Rd (next to Native ARC), Bibra Lake
Bring: Your best creative ideas and a plate of food to share! Friends also welcome.
Any questions, please call the office on 9364 1200 or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
See you there!
| | THE QUEST
Friday, 9 November 2007 - Sunday, 11 November 2007
In 2008, Millennium Kids Inc, an environmental youth organisation, run by kids for kids, will partner with BHP Billiton to develop a sustainability education program for young people in Esperance, Kwinana and Kalgoorlie that will focus on the 2008 Olympic Games, sustainability and the relationship that has been developed between Australia and China in the quest for gold. A team of thirty young people from the Perth metropolitan area will be selected to lead the Millennium Kids BHP Billiton Quest Team in each location and help develop the program content. The thirty students will take part in a two day leadership program at Fairbridge on 9 - 11th November 2007 to develop program content and get in the spirit of the games.
For more information contact Millennium Kids Inc 08 93641200
| | FOOTPRINTS - Kids Sustainability Ambassadors Conference -
Tuesday, 20 November 2007 - Wednesday, 21 November 2007
Job Title: Youth Sustainability Ambassador
Job Description: To be a member of the City of South Perth (CoSP) Youth Sustainability Advisory Board. You will be part of a team who will:
• review the local school sustainability projects;
• assist in the development of the FOOTPRINTS – Impacts and Actions Conference for Fiesta 2008 and help develop a report back to schools with an action plan;
• create a radio program that reports on school sustainability initiatives;
• attend monthly 1 hour board meetings to report on actions undertaken by your school;
• plan a sustainability celebration for schools in 2008; and
• much, much more!
WHAT IS FOOTPRINTS?
Millennium Kids Inc, an environmental youth organisation, run by kids for kids, will partner with the City of South Perth to deliver a program about environmental sustainability for schools. Young people in the City will be invited to participate in a variety of programs, developed by kids for kids, which will help schools reduce their footprint in line with the DET Sustainable Schools Initiative.
HOW? Ask your school to nominate two students to attend Kids Sustainability Ambassadors Conference, a two day sustainability leadership program, by calling Millennium Kids on 93641200
WHERE? City of South Perth, Reception Rooms, Cnr Sandgate St & South Tce, South Perth
WHEN? 9am to 3pm – 20th & 21st November 2008
COST? FREE!!! All places will be fully funded by CoSP and includes lunch.
| |  MK SOUTH WEST ODYSSEY - PLACES STILL AVAILABLE
Saturday, 24 November 2007 - Friday, 30 November 2007
MK South West Odyssey
Saturday, 24 November 2007 - Friday, 30 November 2007
Fancy seven days kayaking, camping and bushwalking while learning about the local environmental issues in the South West of Western Australia. Why not join the MK Environmental Citizenship Program for Young Leaders, 18 -25 years. Learn new skills, make new friends and find our how you can become an MK Team Leader. This program is kindly sponsored by Alcoa World Alumina Australia.
For more details email info@millenniumkids.com.au for an information kit.
| |  Children's Conference on Climate Change - Indonesia
Monday, 26 November 2007 - Friday, 30 November 2007
Millennium Kids has been working with the Tunas Hijau Club (Green Futures Club) since 1999 and now the Millennium Kids representatives will be joining their Indonesian friends in Surabaya, Indonesia for the Children's Conference on Climate Change at the end of November.
The conference will be looking at the impacts of climate change as well as the projects young people can become involved in to help take action now.
The outcomes of the conference are then going to be tabled at the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change being held in Bali on the 1-3 December.
We're looking forward to brining you more news when we return!!
The Children's Conference on Climate Change is proudly supported by the City of Surabaya and the Department of Foreign Affairs.
| | MK AGM and BBQ
Friday, 21 December 2007 - Friday, 21 December 2007
Come be part of the MK Planning Team and bring your project ideas to life!
Time: 12 - 3pm
Venue: Millennium Kids Office, Heathcote, 58 Duncraig Road, Heathcote - We are going to have a celebration to finish off 2007 and look at all the work undertaken by fantastic young people all over the world.
Bring: A plate of food to share! We will have food for the BBQ. Friends also welcome.
Any questions, please call the office on 9364 1200 or email info@millenniumkids.com.au
See you there!
| | Walople Odyssey
Saturday, 5 January 2008 - Friday, 11 January 2008
Join MK on the Environmental Citizenship and Program Management training at Walpole in 2007. For just $200.00 a head you will have the chance to participate in this program sponsored by Alcoa World Alumina Australia. Learn about teamwork and leadership, event planning and management, risk management and assessment and environmental citizenship. Join the MK team for a kayaking and bush adventure. For an application form please contact Millennium Kids at info@millenniumkids.com.au
| | Millennium Kids Youth Board Meeting this SUNDAY 3rd FEB!
Sunday, 3 February 2008 - Sunday, 3 February 2008
This Sunday 3rd February, Millennium Kids will be having the Youth Board meeting at Native Arc.
We will be doing a clean-up of the area so please wear long pants, closed in shoes and long trousers.
Afterwards we will be chowing down on a BBQ lunch, provided by Millennium Kids!
If possible, please bring a plate of dessert to share.
So the details are:
TIME: 10am – 1pm
DATE: Sunday 3rd Feb
PLACE: Native Arc, 60 Hope Road, Bibra Lake.
BRING: Plate of dessert to share, appropriate clothing, and some friends to join in the fun!
See you there!!
| |  The Quest - Kwinana
Tuesday, 12 February 2008 - Wednesday, 13 February 2008
The Quest - a new BHP Billiton sponsored partnership with Millennium Kids will bring one hundred young people together to explore sustainability, gold and minerals, China and Australia in the lead up to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Youth leadership training, professional development for teachers and a fun interactive performance will help students develop a their own community event during the Olympic Games. Already thirty young people have formed the Quest Team that will come to your community to facilitate the process. If you know a student aged 10 - 17 years or a teacher or community sustainability leader who may be interested contact Millennium Kids Inc on 08 93641200.
| |  The Quest - Kalgoorlie
Tuesday, 19 February 2008 - Wednesday, 20 February 2008
The Quest - a new BHP Billiton sponsored partnership with Millennium Kids will bring one hundred young people together to explore sustainability, gold and minerals, China and Australia in the lead up to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Youth leadership training, professional development for teachers and a fun interactive performance will help students develop a their own community event during the Olympic Games. Already thirty young people have formed the Quest Team that will come to your community to facilitate the process.If you know a student aged 10 - 17 years or a teacher or community sustainability leader who may be interested contact Millennium Kids Inc on 08 93641200.
| |  The Quest - Esperance
Tuesday, 26 February 2008 - Wednesday, 27 February 2008
The Quest - a new BHP Billiton sponsored partnership with Millennium Kids will bring one hundred young people together to explore sustainability, gold and minerals, China and Australia in the lead up to the 2008 Olympics in Beijing. Youth leadership training, professional development for teachers and a fun interactive performance will help students develop a their own community event during the Olympic Games. Already thirty young people from WA have formed a Quest Team that will come to your community and help facilitate the process. If you know a student aged 10 - 17 years or a teacher or community sustainability leader who may be interested contact Millennium Kids Inc on 08 93641200.
| | YACStac
Saturday, 1 March 2008 - Saturday, 1 March 2008
FREE CONCERT AND ACTIVITIES!
Saturday 1st March 2008
Sir James Mitchell Park
11am-3pm
Come and listen to the bands, ride in the dragon boats and participate in a urban art project.
You can also have the chance to win tickets to the upcoming Jack Johnson concert! All you have to do is bring along a 'turtle' to go into the draw! So dress up as a ninja turtle, or draw a picture of a turtle or bring a turtle book for your chance to win!!
So come along and join in the fun! See you there! | | Native Arc Workshop
Sunday, 16 March 2008 - Sunday, 16 March 2008
Join MK at Native ARC on Sunday 16th March 2008, 12 - 3pm. Learn about local native animals, learn some knew skills and help develop a waste management program for the centre. Bring a plate of food to share. All participants must register with MK prior to the activity. Call the office on 08 9364 1200 for a registration form. Remember to wear closed in shoes, long trousers and bring a hat and drink bottle for the activity. Students who do not wear appropriate clothing will not be able to join in on site activities.
| | Ningaloo Youth Leadership and Environmental Citizenship Course
Saturday, 19 April 2008 - Saturday, 26 April 2008
The Millennium Kids Odyssey is a unique week long program, developed in partnership with Capricorn Seakayaking, for participants 16 years and over. The program sponsored by Alcoa of Australia, focusses on leadership, environmental citizenship and project management. Odysseys are held in a range of locations including Western Australia’s beautiful Ningaloo Reef and South West WA. There are also partner locations across Indonesia and South Africa. Participants will have the opportunity to learn more about sustainability, engage in the local community and increase their knowledge and skills through a range of activities and workshops. Activities include sea kayaking, snorkeling, animal tracking and monitoring and bushwalking the local tracks and gorges. Participants will also take part in a series of workshops designed to equip them with the skills they need to run their own environmental or community based projects.
Places are filling very quickly – if you want to get a place on the program email megan@millenniummkids.com.au or call 93641200
| | MK Gets Busy at Native ARC
Sunday, 4 May 2008 - Sunday, 4 May 2008
Millennium Kids will be meeting at Native ARC on 4th May 2008, from 12-3pm for a series of activities led by the MK Alcoa Youth Mentors - fancy some snake handling, cleaning out a joeys cage or learning a bit about bird care? For more information call Millennium Kids on 93641200.
| |  MK SUSTAINABILITY QUEST
Sunday, 8 June 2008 - Sunday, 8 June 2008
BHP Billiton and Millennium Kids Inc. invite school students from Kwinana and Rockingham to take part in The Quest for Sustainability.
This will also be the Millennium Kids Youth Board Meeting for June!
WHEN: Sunday 8th June 2008
TIME: 12-3pm
WHERE: Baldivis Children's Forrest
COST: Free!
BBQ Lunch, Take part in an Indigenous Welcome to Country, Learn how to handle a snake, Make a bat and nocturnal animal nest box, plant a tree! Learn about Native Australian food and go on a bush tucker walk!
For more information and to secure your spot please call Millennium Kids 9364 1200
| |  Hip-Hop Battle
Thursday, 19 June 2008 - Thursday, 19 June 2008
The Public Transport Authority and Millennium Kids Inc are giving young people in the Mandurah area the oppurtunity to write and perform their own raps to help people be safe on the trains and buses.
Workshop with Perth Emcees and DJs to create your tunes, then battle it out! the winning rap will then be proffessionally recorded.
If you like to boogie, some of Perth's best hip-hop dancers will also be there to teach you the coolest moves.
WHEN: Thurs 19th June TIME: 4-8.30pm WHERE: Billy Dower Youth Centre COST: FREE!!! Food Provided. To reserve your place please call MKids on 9364 1200 | | CoSP Youth Sustainability Ambassadors Tree Planting!
Sunday, 6 July 2008 - Sunday, 6 July 2008
City of South Perth Youth Sustainability Ambassadors are holding a tree planting day at Rocklea farm in Brookton.
Catch the bus down with the team and join in for a fun day of tree planting, bush tucker lunch, and sheep shearing!
COST: Free WHEN: 6th July 2008 TIME: 8.30-5pm RSVP: MKids Office 93641200 to reserve your place!!
| |  Creative Costume Workshop
Tuesday, 8 July 2008 - Tuesday, 8 July 2008
REMIDA – QUEST COSTUME WORKSHOP
Join The Quest for Sustainability!! As part of The Quest – an exciting Olympics based program – kids from across Western Australia have been working on characters that we be starring in a play launched in August, telling the tales of the communities of Esperance, Kalgoorlie and Kwinana. Get involved by spending the day at REmida Reuse Centre and create the costumes for this new production from recycled materials!
Who? All activities are suitable for 10 – 25 year olds.
Supervision? All activities are run by trained Millennium Kids Staff, facilitators and Alcoa Youth Mentors. Parents are welcome to attend, but not required.
Cost? All these Millennium Kids activities are free.
Questions? If you have any questions, please call us on 9364 1200
HOW DO I REGISTER?
To register for your place at this event, please email megan@millenniumkids.com.au or phone 9364 1200 so we can send you any additional information, plus a medical and media form for you to fill out.
| |  Youth Environment Conference Workshop
Wednesday, 9 July 2008 - Wednesday, 9 July 2008
NATIONAL ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE – AAEE
Be part of the national AAEE (Australian Association of Environmental Educators) conference and have your say on the environment. Each State is holding their own event which will be video linked to the National Conference happening concurrently in Darwin, facilitated by Millennium Kids. As part of the day, the state teams will be working alongside each other to create the National Youth Declaration and Action Plan, hear about the environmental projects happening in your state and across Australia, and be involved in the debate on how seriously we are actually taking Climate Change?
Who? All activities are suitable for 10 – 25 year olds.
Supervision? All activities are run by trained Millennium Kids Staff, facilitators and Alcoa Youth Mentors. Parents are welcome to attend, but not required.
Cost? All these Millennium Kids activities are free.
Questions? If you have any questions, please call us on 9364 1200
HOW DO I REGISTER?
To register for your place at this event please email megan@millenniumkids.com.au or phone 9364 1200 so we can send you any additional information, plus a medical and media form for you to fill out.
| |  Dragon Making at REmida
Sunday, 27 July 2008 - Sunday, 27 July 2008
Come along and help finish the Chinese Dragon at REmida Reuse Centre in Carine in the lead up to The Quest celebrations. 12-3pm. To register call the MK Office pm 93641200 or email thequest@millenniumkids.com.au. | |  'Go The Quest Performance!' Launch
Friday, 8 August 2008 - Friday, 8 August 2008
Go the Quest Performance incorporates all the elements of The Quest into a fun, free and interactive play that will travel to each of The Quest communities to celebrate the spirit of the Olympics.
To Develop the play, West Australian performers Monica Main and Quintin George have taken the inspiration from the characters Quest participants have created. The pair also travelled to each of The Quest locations to research and gather information.
On the 8th of the 8th, '08, Millennium Kids will launch the play at ReMIDA to celebrate the opening of the Olympics and launch of The Quest.
Places are limited, so to reserve your seat call the Millennium Kids Office on 93641200 or email thequest@millenniumkids.com.au
| |  The Quest for Harmony Baton Relay
Monday, 11 August 2008 - Monday, 11 August 2008
As the Olympic fortnight approaches kids in Kalgoorlie-Boulder are getting ready to launch their very own kid-driven Olympic celebration with The Quest for Harmony Baton Relay on the 11th August 2008.
The Quest for Harmony Baton Relay aims to celebrate the diversity of culture in Kalgoorlie. Launching at the Mining Hall of Fame, the Kalgoorlie Quest Team have designed a relay that will travel from school to school in the City of Kalgoorlie-Boulder, concluding with the Closing Ceremony at O’Connor Primary School.
The Quest is a program that brings together the imaginative ideas of children and the community to celebrate the Olympic Spirit and the Olympic ideals of ‘friendship, solidarity and fair play.’
Facilitated by Millennium Kids Inc., a West Australian based youth environmental organisation, and sponsored by BHP Billiton, the Official Diversified Minerals and Medals Sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, The Quest will help children to explore sustainability in their communities, learning about minerals and gold, and the culture and history of the international event.
Samantha Fielder, Year 9 at John Paul College and City of Kalgoorlie Boulder Youth Advisory Council member is looking forward to the event. ‘As well as the Quest for Harmony Baton Relay, schools are invited to come and view Go The Quest Performance and participate in the web-based game – The Quest Virtual Baton Relay.’
‘We are calling for all the schools within Kalgoorlie-Boulder to register their school team. Email thequest@millenniumkids.com.au for more information.’ she said.
The Quest Curriculum Packages are available for teachers if they would like to bring The Quest into the classroom and explore the sustainability principles of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
CALL TO ACTION! If you or your school would like to participate in any of The Quest events, register with Millennium Kids by calling 9364 1200 or emailing thequest@millenniumkids.com.au
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| |  Go The Quest Performance Kalgoorlie
Tuesday, 12 August 2008 - Tuesday, 12 August 2008
Go The Quest Performance incorporates all the elements of The Quest into a fun, free and interactive play that will travel to each of The Quest communities to celebrate the spirit of the Olympics.
To develop the play, West Australian performers Monica Main and Quintin George have taken inspiration from the characters Quest participants have created. The pair also travelled to each of The Quest locations to research and gather information.
Bring your class along to see the Go The Quest Performance on the 12th of August at 9.45am or 12.45pm. Call Millennium Kids on 9364 1200 to reserve your seats.
| |  Go The Quest Performance Esperance
Thursday, 14 August 2008 - Thursday, 14 August 2008
Go The Quest Performance incorporates all the elements of The Quest into a fun, free and interactive play that will travel to each of The Quest communities to celebrate the spirit of the Olympics.
To develop the play, West Australian performers Monica Main and Quintin George have taken inspiration from the characters Quest participants have created. The pair also travelled to each of The Quest locations to research and gather information.
Bring your class along to see the Go The Quest Performance on the 14th of August at 9.45am or 12.45pm. Call Millennium Kids on 9364 1200 to reserve your seats.
| |  Wow! A Fun Day
Friday, 15 August 2008 - Friday, 15 August 2008
Young People in Esperance are gearing up to launch their very own kid-driven Olympic celebration with Wow! A Fun Day to be held during the Olympic fortnight.
Primary school students in Esperance and Condinup have created Wow! A Fun Day that explores the science of the Olympics through a series of competitive and non-competitive team events, focussing on sustainability.
The Quest is a program that brings together the imaginative ideas of children and the community to celebrate the Olympic Spirit and the Olympic ideals of ‘friendship, solidarity and fair play.’
Facilitated by Millennium Kids Inc., a West Australian based youth environmental organisation, and sponsored by BHP Billiton, the Official Diversified Minerals and Medals Sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, The Quest will help children to explore sustainability in their communities, learning about minerals and gold, and the culture and history of the international event.
‘We are calling for all the schools within Esperance to register their school team. Email thequest@millenniumkids.com.au for more information.’ she said.
The Quest Curriculum Packages are available for teachers if they would like to bring The Quest into the classroom and explore the sustainability principles of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
CALL TO ACTION! If you or your school would like to participate in any of The Quest events, register with Millennium Kids by calling 9364 1200 or emailing thequest@millenniumkids.com.au
| |  A Surf Event of Olympic Proportions
Friday, 15 August 2008 - Friday, 15 August 2008
Young People in Esperance are gearing up to launch their very own kid-driven Olympic celebration with A Surf Event of Olympic Proportions to be held during the Olympic fortnight (date to be announced).
Mentored by West Australian surfing legend and Surf Science University Lecturer Mike McAuliffe, Esperance Senior High School students have developed A Surf Event of Olympic Proportions that aims to bring the youth together and open up opportunities for kids to learn skills and surf etiquette.
The Quest is a program that brings together the imaginative ideas of children and the community to celebrate the Olympic Spirit and the Olympic ideals of ‘friendship, solidarity and fair play.’
Facilitated by Millennium Kids Inc., a West Australian based youth environmental organisation, and sponsored by BHP Billiton, the Official Diversified Minerals and Medals Sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, The Quest will help children to explore sustainability in their communities, learning about minerals and gold, and the culture and history of the international event.
‘We are calling for all the schools within Esperance to register their school team. Email thequest@millenniumkids.com.au for more information.’ she said.
The Quest Curriculum Packages are available for teachers if they would like to bring The Quest into the classroom and explore the sustainability principles of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
CALL TO ACTION! If you or your school would like to participate in any of The Quest events, register with Millennium Kids by calling 9364 1200 or emailing thequest@millenniumkids.com.au
| |  Urban Art in a Box
Monday, 18 August 2008 - Monday, 18 August 2008
Students from local high schools in the Rockingham area gave come together to undertake an event to support bringing the local community together under the Peace and Lifestyle banner, in the spirit of the Olympics.
Students will run a one day workshop featuring urban art, a hip hop battle and other competitions to promote young people working together. All proceeds from the event will go towards supporting victims of the Chinese earthquakes.
The Quest is a program that brings together the imaginative ideas of children and the community to celebrate the Olympic Spirit and the Olympic ideals of ‘friendship, solidarity and fair play.’
Facilitated by Millennium Kids Inc., a West Australian based youth environmental organisation, and sponsored by BHP Billiton, the Official Diversified Minerals and Medals Sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, The Quest will help children to explore sustainability in their communities, learning about minerals and gold, and the culture and history of the international event.
The Quest Curriculum Packages are available for teachers if they would like to bring The Quest into the classroom and explore the sustainability principles of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
CALL TO ACTION! If you or your school would like to participate in any of The Quest events, register with Millennium Kids by calling 9364 1200 or emailing thequest@millenniumkids.com.au
| |  Go The Quest Performance Kwinana
Tuesday, 19 August 2008 - Tuesday, 19 August 2008
Go The Quest Performance incorporates all the elements of The Quest into a fun, free and interactive play that will travel to each of The Quest communities to celebrate the spirit of the Olympics.
To develop the play, West Australian performers Monica Main and Quintin George have taken inspiration from the characters Quest participants have created. The pair also travelled to each of The Quest locations to research and gather information.
Bring your class along to see the Go The Quest Performance on the 19th of August at 9.45am or 12.45pm. Call Millennium Kids on 9364 1200 to reserve your seats.
| |  A Taste of China Day
Thursday, 21 August 2008 - Thursday, 21 August 2008
As the Olympic fortnight approaches kids in Kwinana and Rockingham are getting ready to launch their very own kid-driven Olympic celebration with A Taste of China on 21st August 2008.
A Taste of China is a sports and cultural event purely developed by the Kwinana Quest Team, and mentored by the Go for Gold Ambassador, Paralympic Gold Medallist Priya Cooper. It aims to make young people aware of the diverse abilities within their communities with activities such as wheelchair basketball, blindfold soccer, table tennis and netball.
The Quest is a program that brings together the imaginative ideas of children and the community to celebrate the Olympic Spirit and the Olympic ideals of ‘friendship, solidarity and fair play.’
Facilitated by Millennium Kids Inc., a West Australian based youth environmental organisation, and sponsored by BHP Billiton, the Official Diversified Minerals and Medals Sponsor of the Beijing 2008 Olympic Games, The Quest will help children to explore sustainability in their communities, learning about minerals and gold, and the culture and history of the international event.
We are calling for all the schools within Kwinana and Rockingham to register their school team. Email thequest@millenniumkids.com.au for more information.
The Quest Curriculum Packages are available for teachers if they would like to bring The Quest into the classroom and explore the sustainability principles of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games.
CALL TO ACTION! If you or your school would like to participate in any of The Quest events, register with Millennium Kids by calling 9364 1200 or emailing thequest@millenniumkids.com.au
| | TRAVELSMART AWARDS CEREMONY
Thursday, 28 August 2008 - Thursday, 28 August 2008
The TravelSmart to School Awards Ceremony is being held this Thursday, 28th August at 10am - 11am at the Perth Zoo. Prizes are being awarded for making the biggest reductions in car use, the wackiest promotional idea and running the best campaign at your school. If your school has been participating in the TravelSmart program, but has not yet RSVP'd, please call the MK Office on 93641200 ASAP to reserve your place!!
See you there! | | September Youth Board Meeting Rescheduled
Sunday, 21 September 2008 - Sunday, 21 September 2008
The meeting for the 21st September is currently being rescheduled. The next meeting workshop date will be posted here soon.
| | WA Youth Environment Conference 2008
Monday, 22 September 2008 - Tuesday, 23 September 2008
WA Youth Environment Conference 2008
22nd and 23rd September 2008
Perth, Western Australia
An extraordinary event for students and teachers from across Western Australia.
What - The Western Australia Youth Environment Conference is the culmination of a process. Students prepare 40 minute workshops to present to their peers at the conference on an environmental topic, relevant to their local area. This process involves students working with expert mentors many months prior to the event, and results in children who are motivated, capable public speakers, with self esteem and respect for others. Ultimately, this conference is about protecting and enhancing our natural environment, communities and industries through education and involvement of the next generation of leaders.
Who - All primary and secondary schools (grades 5 to year 11) are invited to register.
We also seek supporters, mentors, and volunteers to assist at the conference.
Details - Conference costs AUD$55 (incl. GST) for each student and teacher to attend. This includes all meals and transport within the conference program time, online support for presenting schools, conference entertainment and entry to the entire 2-day program. Maximum registration numbers for each school are 3 teachers and 15 students. NOTE: There are only 16 presentation places available at this event - so get in early and register to present as soon as possible.
How - Contact Arron on arron@fire-starter.com.au or register interest at www.onelifeoneworldourfuture.com/wa/
| |  Millennium Kids Odyssey Program
Saturday, 22 November 2008 - Friday, 28 November 2008
It is time to have fun! Sea kayaking, snorkelling, animal tracking and monitoring as well as bushwalking the tracks and gorges in Walpole, Denmark and Albany.
From the 22nd until the 28th of November young people, 16 years and over, have the opportunity to participate in the Millennium Kids Odyssey, which is a program designed to provide participants with valuable skills, which will enable them to run their own environmental or community based projects in the near future.
As well as having lots of fun, all participants will attend to several workshops, including an introduction to Millennium Kids, Risk Management and Assessment, Green Team 10 Steps Methodology, Public Relations and Sponsorship, Effective Team Work and Indigenous knowledge and culture.
Thanks to Alcoa, the cost of the program is only $200. Every participant is expected to gift 30 hours volunteer time to support Millennium Kids projects. This is a great way to put into practice what has been learnt during the program.
Applications close at 5pm on Friday 7th of November 2008. In order to guarantee a place in the program, applications should be made soon given there are only 12 sponsored vacancies available.
To receive an application pack please email: info@millenniumkids.com.au or call the Millennium Kids office on (08) 9364 1200
| | Millennium Kids Youth Board Planning Meeting
Wednesday, 28 January 2009 - Wednesday, 28 January 2009
Want to become part of the youth planning committee (10 - 25 years) that meets and develops community environmental activities for young people during the year. Join us for a lunch on 28 January 2009 ,12 - 3pm to discuss your ideas and help shape the program for 2009. Meeting is at the MK Office 58 Duncraig Road, APPLECROSS WA 6153 ph:08 93641200.
| |  MK Leadership Camp - From the Forest to the Sea
Friday, 13 March 2009 - Sunday, 15 March 2009
Millennium Kids Youth Board Leadership Camp!
Kayaking, a ferry ride, bushtucker, indigenous storytelling, local native animals, climate change discussions,teamwork and leadership activities! More details to come, so keep your eyes peeled! To register your interest call 93641200 or email pr@millenniumkids.com.au
| |  Mirrabooka - Making a Move
Wednesday, 18 March 2009 - Wednesday, 18 March 2009
Are you from Mirrabooka?
Following a very successful Youth Forum in November 2008, the PTAs Right Track program would like to invite you and your staff to nominate some young people aged 11 to 17 to attend the next Youth forum in Mirrabooka.
It will be held on Wednesday 18th March at the Herb Graham Recreation Centre, Mirrabooka. It will be a full day event starting at 8:30am to 3pm. The forum will be facilitated by Millennium Kids (www.millenniumkids.com.au)
Youth forums give young people the opportunity to engage in projects that give their ideas and voices an opportunity to be heard. The Theme of this forum will be Mirrabooka - Making a Move. It will focus on ways to get the voice and ideas of young people out into the community about public transport and grafitti. Students ideas will be used to form the basis for radio ads and interviews to be conducted on HyPE Radio.
Call Millennium Kids on 08 93641200 for more information.
| |  Bat Boxes and Snake Handling!
Sunday, 5 April 2009 - Sunday, 5 April 2009
The Millennium Kids Snake Handling and Bat Boxes Workshop will also be held during Conservation Week on the 5th of April.
DETAILS:
Where: Cockburn Wetlands Centre, Hope Road, Bibra Lake
When: Sunday 5th April
Time: 12-3pm
Cost: $10
Bring: A water bottle, Sausage Sizzle Provided J
RSVP: ASAP!! Places filling Quickly!!
Register your interest by calling 93641200 or emailing pr@millenniumkids.com.au
| |  Eco-Drumming and REmida Recycled Fashion
Sunday, 3 May 2009 - Sunday, 3 May 2009
Come and get your drum on! Millennium Kids will be making drums and fashion out of recycled materials on Sunday 3rd of May. To register your interest for the whole day of fun call 93641200 or email pr@millenniumkids.com.au | |  Snakes and Ladders at the Markets
Sunday, 7 June 2009 - Sunday, 7 June 2009
Join MK at Perth Markets on Sunday 7th June for a game of snakes and ladders and learn a bit about climate change. Meet Suzie the python and take home a Big Switch Experiment Map of Change and see if you can reduce your water and energy consumption.
| | EAGLES,THE ENVIRONMENT AND THE BIGGER PICTURE
Saturday, 27 June 2009 - Saturday, 27 June 2009
A Community Talk by Simon Cherriman
DARLINGTON HALL
CNR Owen Rd & Pine Terrace
Darlington, Western Australia.
SATURDAY 27th June, 7 - 8 pm questions afterwards, some light refreshments provided
I've been inspired by eagles for much of my life.I've been inspired by my experience here in NZ.I was inspired by some of the youth I dealt with last year, during talks I was asked to give to inspire them! Now I am on a mission to carry this journey forward.
During my time back in Perth in June, I plan to give a talk about Wedge-tailed Eagles, my experience growing up, what it meant to win the Young WA Environmentalist of 2008 Award, some of the environmental talks and involvements I had last year, what I've learnt by coming to NZ, and the bigger picture in general.
Please come along if you are interested.
Please RSVP by 20th June via EMAIL only - info@millenniumkids.com.au
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