Hundreds of young people and their families wrapped up the summer school holidays with an afternoon and evening of fun and exciting activities at KOORINGAL KICKS AND TRICKS at Henwood Park on Thursday 30 January.
The youth and families community event was presented by Wagga Wagga City Council, with local community partners, thanks to funding from the NSW Government as part of the Holiday Break Program for Summer 2024/2025.
One of the highlights of the event was the action-packed Skate Competition, presented by Al's Skate Co., where dozens of young competitors pitted their skills and tricks against each other in a multi-heat format.
Away from the ramps, rails, and other obstacles, young people, their friends, family, and circle of care were able engage with valuable youth services based in Wagga Wagga, who set up stalls around the park.
Council's Youth and Community Development Officer Mel Fattore was thrilled with the turnout.
"I'm just so happy to see this many people supporting an event like this," Ms Fattore said. "I love the fact that we had locals, young and older, coming together at this event, which is what we were hoping for.
"It was wonderful to see all of the support service organisations coming together in a fun and inclusive and engaging way, helping to break down barriers for young people so they feel confident reaching out and seeking the support they need."
Community partners Rapid Relief Team Wagga, St Vincent de Paul Riverina and The Smith Family, along with NSW Youth Justice, provided services such as free haircuts, essential school resources and free food.
The event also featured a variety of activities, such as weaving, handball competitions, 3x3 basketball, and giant lawn games, while the Wagga Wagga City Library's Agile Library van also rolled up for the afternoon.
The event wrapped up with a screening of The Wild Robot on a pop-up movie screen, provided by Rural Outreach Counselling.
KOORINGAL KICKS AND TRICKS is a youth and community, alcohol and drug free event proudly presented and funded by City of Wagga Wagga, the NSW Government and Wagga Wagga Community Drug Action Team, with thanks to our community partners Rural Outreach Counselling, Rapid Food Relief, St Vincent de Paul and The Smith Family.
