Victorian Action Challenge 2009

Meet the 2009 Action Challenge participants from Melbourne!

Submitted 6/05/2009 By atari Views 739 Comments 4 Updated 19/06/2009


10 inspiring young people from across Victoria will be taking action over the next three weeks as part of the 2009 Action Challenge!


The challenge is to come up with and complete an action project to create positive change in just 3 weeks!

During the challenge, each participant will share their experiences via regular blog updates - reflecting on their visions for change and whether they meet their aims whlie also taking stock of the highlights, challenges and impacts that taking action has on them as individuals...

Reach Out for Kids Action Challenge Crew
Photographer : ActNow Crew
Caption : Reach Out for Kids Crew


Reach Out for Kids Crew
Sophie, Jessee, Taylor and Lachlan are working together to make a short film about depression for the web in order to raise awareness and challenge stigma. 

Orygen Youth Health Crew
Photographer : OYH
Caption : Orygen Youth Health Crew


Orygen Youth Health Crew (links coming soon)
Sarah, Carla, Raquel and Amy are working together to develop a proposal to improve the discharge policy for young people leaving Orygen Youth Health.

GSNV & Thalassaemia Australia Crew
Photographer : ActNow Crew
Caption : GSNV & Thalassaemia Australia Crew


Genetic Support Network Victoria & Thalassaemia Australia Crew

Catherine and Eugenia are working together to interview people about their experiences of genetic conditions in order to promote positive social attitudes and raise awareness.

Meet the 2009 Action Mentors
Tom, Vassie and Sam will be helping out the action challenge participants over the next three weeks – by offering feedback on ideas, giving them tips on staying motivated and more generally playing the role of an action cheer-squad!

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Michelle 11-Jun-2009

So how's everyone going with their action challenge activities? I'd LOOOOVEEEE to hear how you are going.



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Kitty:) 10-May-2009

Hi all,

I'm Kitty one of the Inspire crew!

Good luck with your challenges! We are all awaiting eagerly to hear how you go and will be checking out the videos!

While of course its a challenge don't forget to have fun:)

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JessB 08-May-2009

Hi everyone - I'm Jess - I'm also a member of the ActNow crew. Your actions all sound amazing, challenging and very well thought out. Look forward to seeing how they go!!



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Michelle 07-May-2009

Welcome aboard guys! Good luck with your action challenge - can't wait to hear what you get up to.



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