Lots to do in Youth Week

Youth Week celebrations to kick off on Thursday

There is no shortage of activities this week for those aged between 12 – 18, as Youth Week 2023 kicks off from this Thursday, 20 April. A variety of events have been coordinated by the Tamworth Youthie and Tamworth Regional Youth Council to create a program that is reflective of this year’s theme: connect, participate and celebrate.

Youth Week is organised by young people, for young people, in communities across New South Wales and Australia. The aim of Youth Week is to celebrate young people and their contributions to their local communities, as well as help them share ideas, attend activities and voice issues of concern. NSW Youth Week 2023 will run from 20 – 30 April.

“Tamworth Regional Youth Council have done a fantastic job in selecting events throughout the week that reflect the current needs of youth in the area” said Haley Fenn, Coordinator, Out of School Hours Care & Tamworth Regional Youth Centre.

2023 Youth Mayor Chloe-lee Opie was heavily involved in the selection of the events planned, and is excited to see how young people come together across the region.

“Youth Week is all about having fun, sharing experiences with your friends and feeling heard by our community. In speaking to those who attend these events, I’m looking forward to hearing how we, as a Youth Council, can plan ahead to become a strong voice for young people in the Tamworth region”.

Rainbow Run, the first event of the program, will start at 2pm at Viaduct Park on Thursday 20 April , followed by an outdoor movie screening of Blueback from 4pm. Cooking classes will take place at the Youthie – including a nutrition workshop hosted by University of Newcastle and cooking experience hosted by a local chef – intend to teach young people how to choose and prepare food independently. The final event for the week, Glow Party, will also be held at the Youthie from 5 – 7 pm on Friday 28 April.

To find out more about the events scheduled for Youth Week 2023, head to the Tamworth Youth Centre page of Council’s website or Tamworth Youthie’s Facebook page.

https://www.tamworth.nsw.gov.au/live/community/youth-centre

Youth Week 2023 activities have been made possible through $4,636 in funding from the Department of Community Justice. Tamworth Regional Council have also contributed $3,846 of funding to support these events.