BOREDOM AN ISSUE FOR YOUTHS

BOREDOM has been identified as one of the biggest issues facing Griffith youth following the first ever Speak Out meeting held on Tuesday.

The meeting held at Griffith Skills Training Centre, was the first step in a new initiative which is hoped will help create harmony in the city.

The idea, put forward by Suicide Awareness president Val Rowe and Griffith Skills Training Centre's Mark Taylor, was to give young people in Griffith the opportunity to have their say about their future.

"It was a really good night," Mrs Rowe said.

"We had more than 20 keen youths ranging in ages from 12 up to 21 and they identified boredom as a big issue - they said they need more to do. They were pleased that we had thought to include them and ask for input. Some of the things they spoke about are simple and very achievable, which is a great start."

During the meeting, questionnaires were handed out asking for ideas from Griffith's youth.

They will be handed in at another meeting to be held on February 27.

Story by: The Area News, February 16 2007.