CARDINIA Shire Council celebrates National Youth Week with its free series of activities this April.
The activities are aimed at young people aged 12-25; however residents of all ages are invited to attend and get involved in the exciting events.
National Youth Week 2016 is being celebrated across Australia from Friday 8-Sunday 17 April. This is a joint initiative of Australian, Victorian and local governments and it is also a chance for young people to highlight their achievements, put their talents on show, express themselves, make new connections and have a great time.
“Our National Youth Week committee is made up of three members from Council’s Youth Services team and a dedicated group of young people. It’s great to see both Council and young people working together to organise this year’s activities, and it’ll be fantastic to see it all come to life” said Cardinia Shire Mayor Cr Jodie Owen.
Highlights for the week include:
Saturday 9, South East League skate/scooter/BMX competition at Pakenham Skate Park from 10.30am, followed by a Freeza music event from 3pm, concluding with a projection display on the skate park.
Projection festivals around the shire start from 5.30pm:
Tuesday 12 – Bunyip and District Community House, 27 Main Street
Wednesday 13 – Emerald Library, 400A Belgrave-Gembrook Road, Emerald
Thursday 14 – Lang Lang Primary School, 52 Westernport Road
Monday 18 – Beaconsfield Upper Primary School, 40 Stoney Creek Road
Friday 15, Library Lock In event from 6.30pm to 8.30pm
Sunday 17, Yakkerboo Parade and Festival.
Council’s Youth Services team will be attending the parade with their new van! Come and visit the Youth Services stall as it will be ‘decked’ out with music, games and information.
National Youth Week Festival is supported by Council in partnership with the Australian and Victorian governments.
For more details about National Youth Week contact Council’s Youth Services at My Place on 1800 4YOUTH.
