NSW YOUTH WEEK 2025 IS COMING UP

Member for Kiama Gareth Ward said that NSW Youth Week 2025 is a terrific opportunity for local young people across the Kiama electorate to come together in our local communities to celebrate the unique strengths and abilities of our young people.

Mr Ward said that NSW Youth Week 2025 is taking place from 9th to 17th April 2025.

“Our local Councils, youth organisations and local schools work with young people to host free activities, events and competitions,” he said.

“If you live in NSW and are aged between 12 and 24, you can get involved and celebrate Youth Week by attending live events, showcasing your talents, taking part in competitions and using your voice to advocate for things young people want in your local community.

Mr Ward said that the theme for 2025 NSW Youth Week is:

I am______________.

We are the future and the future is now!

This year, the youth week theme is about:

• Celebrating every young person’s unique strengths; and
• Recognising young people’s individual and collective power as our current and future influencers, leaders and decision makers.

“Our local young people across the Kiama electorate are invited to interact with the theme by sharing who they are, their skills, qualities, something about themselves they are proud of, or something they are passionate about advocating for,” Mr Ward said.

“To celebrate NSW Youth Week 2025, ACYP are running a creative arts competition for children and young people aged 12-24, who live in New South Wales.

“This competition is a great opportunity to celebrate everything that makes them unique, strong and our State’s future. That is why this year’s theme is interactive, and children and young people are able to add their own quality,” Mr Ward said.

“There will be a 1st, 2nd and 3rd place chosen for each of the 3 age groups. All winners will get a 6 month membership to Skillshare and the following prizes:

1st place: iPad 10 Gen.

2nd place: $300 voucher for Eckersley’s or Officeworks.

3rd place: $200 voucher for Eckersley’s or Officeworks.

Competition deadline

Submissions will close on Sunday, 13th April 2025 at 11:59pm.

Click here to learn more about this 2025 NSW Youth Week art competition.