Youth Week

Youth Week aims to acknowledge and celebrates the positive contributions made by young people in our community. Youth Week Canterbury Bankstown Youth Week aims to acknowledge and celebrates the positive contributions made by young people in our community. Youth Programs

Youth Week 2021 - Friday 16 April to Saturday 24 April

This year's theme is "Together more than ever".

National Youth Week is an opportunity for young people to:

share ideas;
attend live events;
have their voices heard on issues of concern to them;
showcase their talents;
celebrate their contribution to the community;
take part in competitions; and
have fun!

Youth Week Activity Packs 2021

Celebrate Youth Week with your choice of an Indoor or Outdoor Activity pack for young people within Canterbury-Bankstown. The indoor pack will include a reusable bag, $20 netflix voucher, snacks and deck of cards, while the Outdoor pack includes a Picnic bag, picnic rug, snacks and an outdoor game to enjoy.

To receive a pack or find out more information, please email your name, age and residential address to commdev@cbcity.nsw.gov.au. Limited numbers available, get in quick!

*Once you are registered to receive a pack, they can be picked up from Bankstown Customer Service Centre, Campsie Customer Service Centre or Belmore Youth Resource Centre.

Youth Week Volunteers

Want to experience Youth Week from behind the scenes? Volunteer for Youth Week 2021!

National Youth Week is the largest celebration for young people in Australia, where thousands of youth aged 12-25 get to share ideas, attend live events, and celebrate their contribution to the community. In 2021, Youth Week falls between 16-24 April and the theme is ‘Together More Than Ever’. Canterbury Bankstown is calling out for volunteers aged between 12-25 to assist in our variety of events.

Youth Week Events

Event	Essential information
Youth Speaks Prepare a 5 minute speech on an issue of concern to you and selected entries go on to compete in our Finals Competition. The top 3 speakers will win cash prizes of up to $500! Terms and conditions apply	When: Video entries close 26 March 2021. The finals competitions on Wednesday 21 April Who: Open to students in Years 7 to 10 Details: Upload your speech to YouTube and send the link to commdev@cbcity.nsw.gov.au
Virtual CBCity Monopoly Fun for the whole family with prizes to win! Start "at Go" at Paul Keating Park, Bankstown and follow the directions.	When: Friday 9 April through to 26 April Where: Start 'at Go' at the stage in Paul Keating Park, Bankstown Ages: 8 plus Cost: Free
BYRC Open Day Grab your mates and come together for a fun day featuring live music, an ice cream bar and food truck!	When: Tuesday 6 April, 12-5pm Who: Ages 12-18 years Where: Belmore Youth Resource Centre, 38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore Cost: FREE Details: Register here
Tween Dance Party Join our dance party featuring a DJ, photo booth and FREE dinner!	When: Wednesday 7 April, 5-8pm Who: Ages 8-12 years Where: Belmore Youth Resource Centre, 38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore Cost: FREE Details: Register here
Kayak @Bundeena - SOLD OUT Spend the day kayaking the smooth waters at Bundeena and enjoy a nice walk to Maianbar. Kayaking tour, lunch and transport all included.	When: Thursday 8 April, 9am-5pm Who: Ages 12-18 years Where: Meet at Belmore Youth Resource Centre, 38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore Cost: $10 Details: Register here
Symbio Wildlife Park Have a fun day out with us visiting Symbio Wildlife Park and see all the animals!	When: Friday 9 April, 8am-5pm Who: Ages 12-17 years Where: Meet at Belmore Youth Resource Centre, 38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore Cost: $10 Details: Register here
Listen to the Chef Do you have a passion for cooking or want to learn a few basic skills in the kitchen? Join us for a FREE intergenerational cook off with prizes to be won.	When: Monday 12 April Who: Ages 12-18 years and seniors Where: Coolaburoo Neighbourhood Centre, 11 Ryan Rd, Padstow Cost: To register for FREE, call 9774 2426
Dungeons and Dragons @BYRC Are you a fan of Dungeons and Dragons? We will be hosting a unique Dungeons and Dragons story, based on the themes of Youth Week. Lunch will also be provided. Bookings essential.	When: Tuesday 13 April, 10am-3pm Where: Belmore Youth Resource Centre, 38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore Cost: FREE Details: Register here
Connecting Generations - SOLD OUT As a tech-savvy young person, you can feel good about giving back to the community and have fun at the same time. Connect with seniors and help guide them through questions they may have about mobile phones and tablets, or if you’re a senior, connect with a young person in this fun activity.	When: Wednesday 14 April, 10.30am-1pm Who: Ages 12-25 years Where: Belmore Youth Resource Centre, 38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore Cost: FREE Details: Register here
Movie Marathon Enjoy a night at the movies with a FREE drink and popcorn.	When: Thursday 15 April, 6pm Who: Ages 15-25 years Where: Hoyts Cinema Bankstown, 63 The Mall, Bankstown Cost: FREE Details: Register here
be HEARD Come down to ‘be HEARD’! Get your voices heard and make an impact today, and enjoy some FREE food, great entertainment and music in the outdoors, on us. No registration required.	When: Friday 16 April, 4-8pm Who: Ages 12-25 years Where: Paul Keating Park, Bankstown Cost: FREE Details: For more, email admin@humanitymatters.org.au or call 0429 278 354
CBCity's Amazing Race Get a team of four together to take part in the biggest adventure across CBCity. Complete a series of challenges to have a shot at winning some great prizes.	When: Friday 16 April, 10am-3.30pm Who: 15-24 years Where: Belmore Youth Resource Centre 3/38-40 Redman Pde, Belmore Cost: FREE More details
CBCity Lego Masters Team up with a mate and let your imaginations run wild for your chance to win the prized CBCity Lego Masters Title! Teams of two builders will have four hours to create their best mythical creature they can for a change to take home some awesome prizes.	When: Monday April 19, 4-8pm Who: 12- 18 years Where: Belmore Youth Resource Centre, 38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore Cost: FREE Details: Register here
be HEARD Come down to ‘be HEARD’! Get your voices heard and make an impact today, and enjoy some FREE food, great entertainment and music in the outdoors, on us. No registration required. The much-loved Totem Skateboarding crew will also join us on the day to run a fest trick skate jam session!	When: Thursday April 22, 4-7pm Who: Ages 12-25 years Where: Revesby Skate Park, Revesby Cost: FREE Details: For more, email admin@humanitymatters.org.au or call 0429 278 354
Skate Party Roll in for a fun time with FREE entry, roller skate hire and food!	When: Thursday 22 April, 6-9pm Who: Ages 12-18 years Where: Roundabout Youth Centre, 104 Carlingford St, Sefton Cost: FREE Details: Register here
Dungeons and Dragons @ Lakemba Library Are you a fan of Dungeons and Dragons? We will be hosting a unique Dungeons and Dragons story, based on the themes of Youth Week. Bookings essential.	When: Thursday 22 April, 5-8pm Who: Ages 12-24 years Where: Lakemba Library, 62 The Boulevarde, Lakemba Cost: FREE Details: Register here
Clothes Swap Party Do you have unwanted clothes or want to refresh your wardrobe? CBCity is hosting a clothes swap so you don’t have to throw them out or buy new ones. Reduce waste by drop your clean clothes off to the BYRC by Thursday 15 April. Get tokens in exchange for your items and discover you next favourite piece of clothing. And simply use your tokens at our Swap Party to enjoy a night of awesome live music and FREE food.	When: Friday 23 April, 5-8pm Who: Ages 12-25 years Where: Belmore Youth Resource Centre, 38-40 Redman Parade, Belmore Cost: FREE Details: Register here

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Youth Week 2021 - Friday 16 April to Saturday 24 April

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Youth Week

Youth Week 2021 - Friday 16 April to Saturday 24 April

Youth Week Activity Packs 2021

Youth Week Volunteers

Youth Week Events

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