Our Partners
The Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention is a collaborative event hosted by the Bishops Commission for Pastoral Life. The following organisations are contributing to ensure the 2012 ACYMC becomes a reality.
Australian Catholic Bishops Conference (ACBC)
The Australian Catholic Bishops Conference is committed to the further development of ministry with young people in Australia. The Australian Catholic Youth Council provides advice to the Bishops Commission for Pastoral Life (BCPL) regarding youth matters and work is carried out by the Senior Youth Ministry Projects Officer and the BCPL Executive Secretary. Young people are key constituents in a significant number of the ACBC Commissions including Justice and Development, Catholic Education, Mission and Faith Formation, and Church Ministry.
For further information about the BCPL support for ministry with young people, visit www.youthministry.catholic.org.au
Diocese of Wollongong
In 2011 the Diocese of Wollongong was appointed as the Host of the second Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention. The Youth and Young Adult Office together with other agencies of the diocese will play an integral role in preparing the conference.
The Wollongong Youth and Young Adult Office offers many resources and support structures for ministry with young people. They continue to look at new and creative ways of advocating and ministering to young people. For further information check out their website at www.dow.org.au/youth
Campbelltown Catholic Club - King of Clubs
The Campbelltown Catholic Club has partnered with the Australian Catholic Youth Ministry Convention to provide a professional venue. With multiple function rooms and ‘the Cube' entertainment centre, it provides the ACYMC 2012 with a creative and open space supported by a professional events team.
Gold Partners
Harvest Pilgrimages
Harvest Pilgrimages is the Australian Catholic Bishops Conference Official Tour Operator for WYD 2013 in Rio de Janeiro. Harvest Pilgrimages are the leading catholic pilgrimage company in Australia and have coordinated pilgrimages to WYD’s for over 20 years as well as the canonisation of St Mary of the Cross MacKillop. Visit their website for all the pilgrimage options for groups travelling to WYD Rio.
Silver Partners
Australian Catholic University
Australian Catholic University is sponsoring the keynote presentation of Sr Hilda Scott OSB. For more information about ACU courses, including the Diploma in Youth Ministry, visit their website.
Bronze Partners
Kids Help Line / Boystown
www.kidshelp.com.au
Founded by the De La Salle’ Brothers, Kids Helpline has recently celebrated 20 years of support and ministry with the youth of Australia. Boystown (www.boystown.com.au) also provide services to parents through www.parentline.com.au.
Broken Bay Institute
www.bbi.catholic.edu.au
The Broken Bay Institute is the leading provider of accredited study in Catholic youth ministry in Australia. BBI offer multiple units in youth ministry which can be accredited at a variety of levels of study offered by the Institute. BBI were also the first institute in Australia to offer scholarships to Catholic youth ministers to study you ministry in 2011. Be sure to visit their website to check out your study options.
Youth Mission Team
www.ymt.com.au
Youth Mission Team is a group of committed catholic young adults who give up a year of their life in ministry with young people. Team members live in community and provides retreats, leadership formation, prayer and worship and other ministry experiences.
