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Spark is our theme for Youth Week. Ignite your spark by having fun, learning and making your voice heard.
National Youth Week is an annual event celebrating young people across Australia. Youth Week in NSW aims to acknowledge and celebrate the positive contributions made by young people in our community.
The Youth Week theme for 2018 is 'Unity through Diversity'. We celebrate it here in Canterbury-Bankstown by inviting our youth to take part in a range of different activities and events. In 2018, Youth Week takes place from 13 April to 22 April, and our City has plenty to offer.
Friday 13 April
Freedom Writers Mural
2:00-7:00pmGreenacre Area Community Centre, 87 Waterloo Rd, Greenacre
A design, paint and mural launch party.For 12-25 year olds.9790 3406
Saturday 14 April
3v3 Basketball Comp
10:00am-6:00pmBankstown PCYC55 Meredith St, Bankstown
Includes DJ, BBQ lunch, 3 point shooting competition and prizes for the winning team.9796 1287
Monday 16 April
Skate Party at the Roundabout
6:00 – 9:00pmRoundabout Youth Centre, 104 Carlingford St, Sefton
Get your roller skates on and get ready to dance!Free entry, skate hire, lucky door prizes and food includedFor 12-18 year olds.9644 9436
* Entry requires parent/guardian consent for those under 16 years
Inspire Workshops
10:00am-1:00pmBelmore Youth Resource Centre, 3/38 Redman Parade, Belmore
Design your own T shirts and enjoy some snacks and a chat.For 12-18 year olds.9784 2810
Tuesday 17 April
Amazing Race
9:30am-5:00pmStarting at Bankstown PCYC, 55 Meredith St, Bankstown
In teams of 4, complete challenges and activities across the City which will put your mind and body to the test!Free lunch and T-shirt included.For 15-24 year olds.
Register now at cb.city/youthweek
Wednesday 18 April
Survival of the Fittest
10:00-3:00pmBelmore Sports Ground, 3 Edison Lane, Belmore
Grab some friends and join us for some team games including volleyball, Oz tag, and cross fit fun. Prizes for the winning teams.For 12-18 year olds.9796 1193
Thursday 19 April
Stronger Families, Stronger Communities Festival
10:30am-1:30pmPaul Keating Park, Bankstown
A family festival with free activities, Minute to win it games, and more!9796 1561
Writing Competition Launch
6:00 - 8:00pmBankstown Arts Centre Theatre, 5 Olympic Parade, Bankstown
We’re bringing back the top winners from the past decade and publishing them all in one book. Winners of the 2018 writing competition will also be announced.9707 9605
Friday 20 April
Spark Fest
3:00 – 8:00pmPaul Keating Park, Bankstown
Live entertainment | Food | Unlimited free rides | Free Glow in the dark T-shirts and sticks | Bubble SoccerAll ages welcome.9707 9605
Sunday 22 April
Guardians of the Galaxy 2 - Movie under the Stars
6:00-9:00pmBankstown Memorial Park, Bankstown
Bring your blankets and enjoy free food, henna, fairy floss and popcorn.All ages welcome.9718 9848
9:30am Tuesday, 17 April 2018, starting at Bankstown PCYC
The Amazing Chase is an adventure challenge combining communication and teamwork in a race against others. In teams of 4, you will receive clues to complete challenges across Canterbury Bankstown with great prizes to be won!
To participate, you can register as an individual or team.
Limited spots available for youth aged 15-25 years. Registrations close 4 April 2018.
Amazing Race terms and conditions
You can enter online or email your submission to Justine.foo@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
If you want to join our youth planning committee to have your say about what happens throughout the week, we'd love to hear from you. Contact Daniela.monasterio@cbcity.nsw.gov.au or call 9718 9848 to find our when the next youth meeting is being held.
Many of our events also rely on the support and assistance of community volunteers. All volunteers who sign up to assist throughout the week will receive training, a free youth week t-shirt and a certificate. Volunteer registrations will open early March.
To get involved this year, please email Justine.foo@cbcity.nsw.gov.au or call 9707 9605 for more information.
