Swan Hill Rural City Council are delighted to announce that their Fairfax Youth Inititiave will receive $251,000 under the Federal Governments Restart Investment to Sustain and Expand (RISE) Fund.
Since 1997, the Fairfax Youth Initiative has creatively connected young people, schools and the Murray Mallee community.
Mayor Jade Benham said Council was delighted by the announcement.
"This funding will be used to create an inspiring and engaging festival for young people, while giving them the opportunity to work alongside professional artists
"We take pride in supporting programs that focus on enhancing creativity in young people – it's a great investment," Cr Benham said
Chairman of Fairfax Youth Initiative Steering Committee, Bryce Ives said over the past two years, Fairfax has maintained connection online, but it's time for to deliver a youth arts festival that inspires and unites the region.
"We will work with 120+ young people, including with the Swan Hill Rural City Council, local schools, and professional artists, to create a visionary, youthful, and invigorating festival," Mr Ives said.
"Fairfax engages young people from across the region, in schools and communities in Swan Hill, Mildura, Red Cliffs, Sea Lake, Manangatang, Robinvale, Nyah, Kerang, Wycheproof, Cunninyeuk, Labert, Tooleybuc.
"This is an opportunity that young people in the region have been asking for, and an opportunity they deserve," Mr Ives said.
