Youth back campaign

Saturday, August 23, 2008

STOPPING youth violence was debated by Far North students yesterday at the Cairns Regional Youth Parliament.

Youth Premier Balawyn Jones joined teenagers from 15 schools across the Far North in the debate inspired by the Just Think campaign - a joint initiative by The Cairns Post and Cairns Taipans.

Find out more about Just Think or join the campaign on Facebook.

The campaign's aim is to stamp out drug and alcohol‑fuelled violence in the city by urging revellers to think about their actions.

"Congratulations to The Cairns Post's campaign of Just Think," Legislative Assemble Speaker Mike Reynolds said.

"That's exactly what young people need to do ... they can be killed, can be maimed and they can be in wheelchairs forever."

Ms Jones urged students to join the Just Think campaign.

"I'm really happy that there are new initiatives being brought in to make the youth aware how their actions can have serious consequences," she said.

<strong>Just think:</strong> Youth Education Minister Jim Henry and Youth Premier Balawyn Jones.

Just think: Youth Education Minister Jim Henry and Youth Premier Balawyn Jones.

<strong>Had enough:</strong> Paul Bissett is sick of watching from his hot dog van as drunks turn violent.

Grog, drugs make thugs

HOT dog vendor Paul Bissett has seen enough people bashed during his early morning shifts in Cairns' CBD. more

<strong>On board: </strong> Senator Jan McLucas is helping to push The Cairns Post's Just Think campaign. Picture: NELLIE PRATT

Join campaign, parents urged

SUPPORTERS of the Just Think campaign have turned their focus to families, saying early education is crucial to curbing grog-fuelled violence. more

<strong>Crackdown:</strong> Troublemaking drunks could be banned from the Cairns CBD for up to a year if Queensland adopts a new law introduced in Victorian.

Drunks face year bans

TROUBLEMAKING drunks could be banned from the Cairns CBD for up to a year if Queensland adopts a new law introduced in Victorian. more

<strong>Public view:</strong> Martin Cattalini and Brett Jeffery put up Just Think anti-violence campaign posters at the Crown Hotel.

Spreading the message

THE Just Think anti-violence message will soon be on display at dozens of pubs, clubs and bars across the Far North. more

<strong>Just think: </strong> Senator Jan McLucas has backed The Cairns Post's Just Think anti-violence initiative.

Senator backs Just Think campaign

AN anti-violence initiative adopted by The Cairns Post should be rolled out nationwide to complement the Government's fight against binge drinking, Senator Jan McLucas says. more

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