Belconnen Community Service "Interagency Meeting".

On Tuesday August 31 I attended the Interagency Meeting on behalf of the Council.

The theme of the meeting discussion was "Sport and Community Development" with an emphasis on children and Youth.

The first presentation: Soccer for Life by Tim Skinner of U Turn Youth Services reported on a games day for some 170 local Soccer players which was also attended by 7 health services invited to reinforce the relationship between sport and health.
The success of the sports day will ensure future events.

The second presentation: The Australian Drug Foundation's - Good Sports Program by Andrew Prentice and John Reid explained a promotion by the Foundation of Alcohol in Sports and the associated responsibilities.

The third presentation: Breaking Down Barriers between Police and Youth through sport by Constable Adrian Edge of the AFP Crime Prevention Unit outlined the efforts of the AFP to encourage youth to participate in sport and the expected benefits.

All presentations were well received with lots of questions.

Brian Rhynehart.