Vibe Alive

VIBE ALIVE   Live it. Love it!

Vibe Alive is a two day youth festival for young Australians of all backgrounds that promotes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures and encourages tolerance and teamwork.  Vibe Alive is run by Vibe Australia, and the festivals incorporate music, sport, dance and art in a high-energy, youth-friendly setting. Participants also have the opportunity to meet inspiring role models, learn about healthy living and career options and boost literacy and numeracy skills.

Dates for 2010:

 NRHSN Indigenous Festivals Kit - for more information about what's involved for Rural Health Club members.

Vibe Alive – Aims and Goals:

• improvement in school attendance and retention, especially for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students;
• promotion of healthy, positive lifestyles for young people to lead to improved participation in education and a reduction in crime and substance abuse;
• promotion of better literacy skills among young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander students;
• promotion of contemporary and traditional Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures to all participants;
• improvement in students’ self-esteem to develop their aspirations and expectations in their ability to achieve educational success;
• facilitation of connection of students with suitable Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander role models, information and resources promoting education, training and vocational pathways; and
• increased capability of local communities by allowing them to be involved at a local level in the planning, development and, where possible, the supply of goods and services at the festival.

Check out the Vibe Alive website for more info.

In 2009...

Here is a report from one of our members who attended Vibe Alive in 2009:

Weipa - Sean Mitchell (TROHPIQ)

In 2008...

The five 2008 Vibe Alive festivals were held in Coonamble NSW, Port Ausgusta SA, Kalgoorlie WA, Mildura and Rockhampton QLD.  To read what some of our members thought about their experiences at Vibe Alive click on the reports:

Coonamble - Teena Downton (SHARP) & Teesha Downton (SHARP)
Port Augusta - AURHA
Rockhampton - Naomi Piyaratna (SHARP) & Emma Harvey (SHARP)

"It was a blur of colour and activities across the oval.  The Kalgoorlie community was a fantastic host, it is a town that's clearly proud of it's multicultural history.  KRASH was proud to be involved as volunteers and look forward to future festivals."  Jacinta Middleton, KRASH

Vibe Alive is proudly supported by the Australian Government through the Department of Education, Employment and Workplace Relations.