Yawning Cows and other Projects for Young People

Abstract

The Yawning Cows Youth Group was formed in 1994. 'Yawning' represents the boredom felt by young people, and 'Cows' the rural image of where they live. The group, with 40 members, creates opportunities for young adults in the Grampians region of rural Victoria and meets at the Grampians Community Health Centre in Stawell. The group organises projects and fundraising events, such as rock concerts, for young people, and gives the valuable opportunity to learn team building and organisation skills. Many of its projects are in conjunction with other youth programs developed from the Health Centre.