A planning committee of local youth developed this year’s theme ‘free2be’ in the spirit of acceptance, diversity and inclusion. This year’s events include art exhibitions and workshops, movie screenings, a market day, writing workshop, youth forum, a festival and more.
Youth Week events are being held in various towns, so I encourage all young people to celebrate this special week and take advantage of some of the activities on offer.” Events are being run by EG FReeZA, DJillay Ngalu, Gippsland Lakes Community Health, Omeo District Health, Swifts Creek P-12 School, Lakes Entrance Secondary College, Gippsland and East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-operative (GEGAC) and East Gippsland Shire Council and its Youth Ambassadors.
The region’s overarching youth body, the Youth Focussed Alliance, received Victorian Government funding to help stage some events this year. The Alliance is comprised of local health and social service providers, education providers and government bodies and agencies. The week will kick off with screenings of The Hunger Games – Mockingjay Part 2 at Council’s Customer Service Centres, and Djillay Ngalu’s A Mad As Youth Festival which includes Aboriginal music, art, dance and singing. A calendar highlight will be the Someone Like Thomas Banks performance followed by the Umbrella Youth Forum which will explore issues on diversity and social inclusion. The performance is open to all, while the forum workshops are open to youth aged 15-25.
Once again Paperchase Café in Bairnsdale will host an exhibition of Nunguarra Youth Accommodation residents and on Sunday, April 17 GEGAC will hold a free physical training session and motivational seminar open to all 15-25 year olds. With limited places, priority will be given to GEGAC clients. Many other events will also be held during Youth Week.
Once again Paperchase Café in Bairnsdale will host an exhibition of Nunguarra Youth Accommodation residents and on Sunday, April 17 GEGAC will hold a free physical training session and motivational seminar open to all 15-25 year olds. With limited places, priority will be given to GEGAC clients. Many other events will also be held during Youth Week.
For the complete calendar of local events, visit www.eastgippsland.vic.gov.au/youthweek or contact the Shire on 5153 9500.
