Member for Davidson, Jonathan O’Dea has welcomed a NSW Government funding boost for Youth Week activities in the Warringah and Ku-ring-gai Council areas.
Each council will receive $2,460.00 to help prepare for Youth Week celebrations from 4-13 April.
Minister for Citizenship and Communities, Victor Dominello said the funding will help local councils empower young people to stage events and activities throughout the ten-day celebration.
“Youth Week is the largest annual youth participation event in Australia and we want all young people in NSW to be part of it,” he said.
This year’s theme is “Our Voice – Our Impact”.
Mr O’Dea said, “It is an opportunity for the Davidson electorate to celebrate young people’s achievements, aspirations and their ability to be leaders in our community.”
“The NSW Government recognises the importance of Youth Week and that is why funding has been awarded to councils to jointly fund local events” he said.
“Youth Week gives young people opportunities to make a contribution and connect with our local Davidson electorate community - one of the NSW Government’s 2021 goals.
“What I like most about this celebration is that young people themselves organise the events - from planning, to fundraising, promotion and event management,” Mr O’Dea said.
Minister Dominello said “In the past we have seen everything from concerts, photography exhibitions, sporting competitions, DJ workshops and youth forums. Last year more than 110,000 young people from cities, suburbs and country towns participated in close to 800 projects and activities.”
“I am proud to note that in 2013, NSW with a third of Australia’s youth, had more than 52% of Youth Week participants across Australia and hosted 56% of the activities. We are hoping for an even bigger and better for Youth Week in 2014,” he said.
For more information on Youth Week visit the website www.youthweek.nsw.gov.au, Facebook www.facebook.com/youthweeknsw or follow @youthweeknsw on Twitter.
