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Christchurch City Council Community Plan
Shirley/Papanui 2002 Edition
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Board allocates $10,000 for youth development

Olivia Bannerman
Olivia Bannerman is attending the Southern Ballet School with the help of a Youth Development Grant.

This year, the Shirley/Papanui Community Board has allocated $10,000 for the Youth Development Scheme. This is financial assistance for the personal development of young people in Shirley and Papanui.

Criteria for this fund are:

  • Applicants must be aged between 12 and 25 years.
  • Living in the Papanui or Shirley Wards.
  • Projects should have an obvious benefit for the young person and if possible the wider community.
  • The need for assistance must be proven.
Last year grants were allocated to young people for the:
  • 2000 Pan Pacific Youth Exchange in Osaka
  • 2000 International Judo Development Pacific Squad Tour to Australia
  • 2001 Cultural Tour to France
  • 2001 STS Youth Exchange to France
  • 2001 Excel School of Performing Arts
  • 2001 Southern Ballet School
  • 2001 National swimming competitions.
Individuals or groups may apply.

Applications may be submitted at any time throughout the year and are considered by a committee that meets quarterly.

Contact the Community Development Adviser at the Papanui Service Centre, ph 354 1708.

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