CELEBRATING YOUNG VICTORIANS THIS SEPTEMBER
The skills and achievements of young Victorians will be celebrated in September with a month-long festival delivered with the support of the Allan Labor Government.
Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas today announced the upcoming program of Youth Fest 2024 events and activities co-designed and delivered by young people.
Grants of up to $2,000 were awarded by the Labor Government to 110 recipients including schools, local governments and community organisations to support Youth Fest events and activities.
Youth Fest grant recipients have worked with Victorians aged 12 to 25 across Victoria to deliver festival events and activities.
The festival is set to include a range of events, from a silent disco walking tour to a youth leadership roundtable, music festivals and creators’ markets, sustainable clothes swap, skate and other sport competitions, a digital arts exhibition and more.
Events and activities will be held across Victoria – making it possible to celebrate the achievements of young people in both the regios and Melbourne.
Braemar College:
September 5th
1-2pm
"Unveiling Creativity" is an exhibition showcasing the exceptional talents of students. This
collection will feature a diverse range of artworks, from paintings to photographs and mixed
media pieces. Engage with the artists, learn about their inspiration and celebrate their
achievements
Daylesford College:
12th-13th September
9am - 3:30pm
Be Aware About Self Care for R U OK? Day
The Live4Life Hepburn Crew will deliver a variety of health promotion activities for students
to coincide with R U OK? Day. Initiatives include a collaborative art installation and student
designed podcast launch.
Kyneton Community House:
27th of September
3:30pm to 7pm
KCH Youth Fiesta, The Good Food Hub: 35 High Street, Kyneton.
The night will entail a free feast on shared tables and an open stage/mic component for those
that wish to showcase a talent. Bringing young people together from different cohorts and
high schools to enjoy an inclusive and fun evening to make new peer-to-peer connections.
Macedon Ranges Shire Council:
21st September
12 to 3 pm
Youth Fest 2024 Woodend Community Centre: 117 High St, Woodend
Youth Fest gives young people from the shire, who are often geographically isolated, an
opportunity to engage and participate in a celebration of local arts and artists.
This will be a combination of an art competition, maker's market and live performers and is centred around
showcasing young people's talent, achievements and contributions within the community.
Youth Fest is supported by an investment of close to $220,000 in grants from the Labor Government to make it possible for young Victorians to lead events and activities, showcase their skills, share ideas and expand their networks.
Young people and their communities are encouraged to participate in Youth Fest this September, marking the seventh year of Victoria’s youth celebration supported by the Labor Government.
Quote attributable to Member for Macedon, Mary-Anne Thomas
‘‘Congratulations to Braemar College, Daylesford College, Kyneton Community House and MRSC. I encourage young people from across the region to attend these fantastic events that will showcase talent and ideas from across Macedon.”
Quotes attributable to Minister for Youth Natalie Suleyman
“Youth Fest is yet another way we’re giving young people opportunities to express their ideas and have their voices heard.”
“Our state’s young people are bursting with creativity, leadership skills and talent – and we're supporting them to shine.”
