Youth Week celebrations will be held across the country from April 11 to 21, with activities organised by young people, for young people.
In Orange, Youth Week activities will be held from April 12 to 19, and young people aged 12 to 24 are invited to take part in celebrating the theme Express. Empower. Get loud!
Orange City Council Services Policy Committee Chair, Cr Mel McDonell said the annual event was about celebrating young people and their contribution to their communities.
"Youth Week provides young people with an opportunity to express themselves, express their views and act on the issues that affect their life," Cr McDonell said.
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"Last year in Orange around 500 people took part in Youth Week activities. It was a great success."
Youth Week will kick off in Orange on Friday 12 April with the Express Yourself! art exhibition from 6pm in the CWA Hall, Robertson Park. Young people are invited to submit an artwork related to the theme Express. Empower. Get loud! and the winning artist will receive a $250 gift voucher.
A Blind Soccer competition will be held from 10am on Monday 15 April at Canobolas Rural Technology High School, with a barbecue and prizes to be won. It is hosted by Ability Dreaming, which empowers people who are vision impaired by creating awareness and breaking down barriers.
"Fitness and sport will also be a big part of the program this year, as we know the positive impact of physical activity on mental health. It's a great opportunity for young people to challenge themselves, but most of all it's about having fun," Cr McDonell said.
A Skateboard Competition will be held at the John Lomas Skatepark from 2pm on Monday 15 April, while young people can participate in the 'Ultimate Warrior Fitness challenge' at Anytime Fitness on Tuesday 16 April, with six challenges to complete and prizes to be won.
The next day, on Wednesday 17 April, F.E.A.R - The Fearlessly Empower Amazing Race will be held in Orange CBD where young people will navigate around with challenging tasks to compete. The winning group at the finish line will receive a $500 gift voucher.
On Thursday 18 April young people will be able to put their knowledge to test during the Brain Battle Royal starting at 6pm in the CWA Hall Robertson Park.
A Godzilla vs Kong movie night will conclude Youth Week on Friday 19 April from 8.30pm at the Odeon 5 Cinema.
All activities are free. View the Youth Week program here: https://www.orange.nsw.gov.au/young-people/?tab=youth-week
Youth Week is funded by the NSW Government.
