CONNECT, PARTICIPATE, CELEBRATE AT YOUTH WEEK IN CESSNOCK

Published on 04 April 2023

Youth Week 2023 is shaping up to be a huge week of fun, diverse and inclusive events for young people in the Cessnock Local Government Area. In fact, it’s so big that Council has turned Youth Week –20-30 April– into youth month with a program of events kicking off on 5 April through 5 May.

The month-long event aims to support youth to “Connect, Participate, Celebrate” and includes Big Breakfasts at Kurri Kurri, Cessnock and Mount View High Schools, a Pop Up Op-Shop, a Fitness Boot Camp Session, Drag Bingo, a Silent Disco and more.

And, if you are thinking of up-skilling, Youth Week has you covered with CV Writing and Employable Skill Building Workshops. In total, there are 23 action packed, free youth friendly events created in consultation with the 2023 Cessnock Youth Ambassadors and other young people living, working or studying in the community.

Cessnock City Council Mayor Jay Suvaal said Youth Week is an initiative that celebrates the energy, creativity, and diversity of our youth.

“This is a great program of events that will introduce young people to new and positive experiences,” Mayor Suvaal said.

“I am inspired by the resilience and determination of our youth, and I believe that this year’s Youth Week will be an amazing opportunity for them to shine.”

Download the Youth Week 2023 program on Council’s website at www.cessnock.nsw.gov.au/Things-to-do/Events/Youth-Week-2023 and keep an eye on the CYCOS Facebook page for updates at www.facebook.com/CessnockYouthCentre.