Youth Week is celebrated every year in April and is an opportunity for young people to:
- share ideas
- attend live events
- have their voices heard on issues of concern to them
- showcase their talents
- celebrate their contribution to the community
- take part in competitions
- have fun!
Youth Week 2023
Details
Dates: 20- 30 April 2023
Theme: Connect, Participate, Celebrate
Youth Week 2023 Calendar of Events
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Thursday 20 April 10am to 2pm |
Warragamba Waterboard Oval, 104 Production Ave, Warragamba |
Warragamba Youth Week Event Join us to celebrate Youth Week in Warragamba. Enjoy a range of activities including-
Community services and emergency services will be at the event. Free BBQ will be provided. No need to book a spot, just come along and have fun! Contact Warragamba Silverdale Neighbourhood Centre on (02) 4774 1273 for more information. |
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Thursday 20 April 1.30pm to 2.30pm |
The View Room, Wollondilly Library, Picton |
Lost Mummy Escape Room Uncover the mystery of the lost Mummy. An escape room challenge for young people aged 10 to 25 years old. Bring some friends or make new ones while you use your brains and problem-solving in a race to solve the mystery and escape the tomb.
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Friday 21 April 10am to 4pm |
Warragamba Town Hall, 15B Fourteenth Street, Warragamba
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Teens 5 Ways to Wellbeing Teens will enjoy participating in a FREE fun filled day full of activities based on the 5 Ways to Wellbeing. This day will teach teens how to take care of their wellbeing whilst providing fun & engaging activities. Places are limited.
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Friday 21 April 10am to 1pm |
Behind the Hume oval along Stonequarry Creek, Picton |
Bush Care Bush regenerating, including removing weeds and planting native plants. Learn about the history of the area and benefits of bush regeneration. Those who are under 18 will need to be accompanied by an adult. For further information contact our Environment Team on (02) 4677 1100
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Friday 21 April 11.30am to 1.30pm |
Tahmoor Community Centre, 6 Harper Close, Tahmoor
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Youth Week Fun at Community Links Celebrate Youth Week with the Community Links team!! Enjoy a free sausage sizzle plus fun and games with the Games 2 U Mobile Gaming Truck. Register by texting Kayla at Community links on 0432 364 989 or email kayla@communitylinks.org.au |
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Friday 21 April 4pm to 5.30pm |
Tahmoor Community Centre, 6 Harper Close, Tahmoor |
RAYN Rainbow Advocacy Youth Network Join Big Yellow Umbrella, Uniting and Reframe’ s youth workers at Tahmoor’s Community Centre’s Youth Hub as they launch RAYN, a LGBTIQA+ youth group in Wollondilly. RAYN is for 12 to 17 years old’s and will run every 3rd Friday this year. RAYN is free for all young people and free food and drinks will be supplied. To register call tanisha.daluz@yellowumbrella.org.au or call 02 4647 1283 |
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Saturday 22 April 8am to 12pm |
Dudley Chesham Sports Ground, Burragorang Road, The Oaks |
Community Tree Planting Day Help make Wollondilly an even better place by planting native plants and trees. |
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Saturday 22 April 12pm to 3pm |
Tahmoor BMX and Pump Track, Tahmoor |
Pump Track Bike and Jump Clinic Bryan from B’s Bike Worx will be teaching new tricks and skills at Tahmoor’s Pump Track for Youth Week 2023. Come along learn new skills, have fun and ride with mates. A free BBQ will be provided and the guys from Born to Ride will be there. No need to register just come on down and have fun! |
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Thursday 27 April 4pm to 4.30pm |
The View Room, Wollondilly Library, Picton |
Youth Week Baking Competition Bring your baked goods to Wollondilly Library on Thursday 27 April from 4pm to 4.30pm to be judged in the Youth Week Baking Competition. There will be 3 winners who will win a $100 eftpos voucher. We can’t wait to see what you create. All entries must have a list of ingredients. |
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Thursday 27 April 4.30pm to 6.30pm |
The View Room, Wollondilly Library, Picton |
Anime Art Afternoon Come along to Anime Art Afternoon to develop new artistic skills and enjoy yummy food and drinks. Artist, Designer and Illustrator- Matthew Lin will lead an artistic workshop where young people will learn skills in drawing and creating-
You will also get to help decide the winners of the Youth Week Baking Competition! Places are limited. Book your spot |
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Saturday 29 April 9.30am to 12.30pm |
Tahmoor Park, Tahmoor |
WIRES Wildlife Foodbank Planting Wollondilly Shire Council is partnering with WIRES and local wildlife carers to establish a wildlife food bank at Tahmoor park. We are planting 500 trees, shrubs and ground covers to provide local wildlife carers with a safe, easily accessible and sustainable food source for native animals in rehabilitation. We’d love you to join us and help establish this valuable resource. Come along, get your hands dirty and learn about the plants and how they will help wildlife in care. This is a free event and everyone is welcome! Light refreshments will be provided on the day. |
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Saturday 6 May 10am to 1pm |
Appin Skate Park, Appin |
Youth Week Skate Session Come to Appin Skate Park for Youth Week 2023. Learn some new tricks and moves on your skateboard with the expert team from Koorier Enterprises. Enjoy a free BBQ and engage with local police officers. Skating is a great way for you to connect with friends and master some new skills. Bring your skate board & helmet. No need to register just come on down and have fun! |
Need Help?
If you need help or support with registering for Youth Week events, contact our Community Project Officer via phone 4677 9541 or email youth@wollondilly.nsw.gov.au.
Youth Week 2019
