'Connect and Thrive' - a youth event

Connect and Thrive event in Tamworth: youth empowered to shape their future

 Young people from across the Tamworth region, including Quirindi, are being invited to take part in Connect and Thrive: Pathways, an event designed to equip young people with the skills, confidence and connections they need to shape their future.

Delivered by the NSW Office for Youth, Connect and Thrive: Pathways is a direct response to feedback from the 2024 NSW Youth Summit and the Your Voice, Our Future consultation, where young people called for more meaningful action and face-to-face engagement in their communities.

Targeted at young people aged 15 to 20, the event being held on Tuesday, 16 September in Tamworth will offer practical workshops in leadership and advocacy, alongside opportunities to connect with local businesses, community organisations and government agencies.

The program includes a leadership and changemaker workshop, a consultation session and a ‘Pitch It’ session where local employers and community groups will present real engagement and employment opportunities for young people in the local community. A key highlight of the event is the consultation session, where young people collaborate with local leaders to co-design solutions to the challenges they face in their communities.

 Local businesses, councils and community groups are encouraged to register and present their opportunities to young attendees. Registrations can be submitted via the following link: www.//form.jotform.com/251947713990872 or by contacting the Office for Youth at engagement@officeforyouth.nsw.gov.au.