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A celebration for young people organised by the young people of Bathurst, Youth Week will be held between April 13 to 22 this year.
A new-look Bathurst Youth Council, led by youth mayor Saskia-Jayne Handley, with the help of the old council, has organised a program packed with activities to celebrate the achievements and success of young people in the Bathurst region.
This year’s theme is ‘Unity through Diversity’, one that was chosen because of it’s importance to young people according to Ms Handley.
“Unity and diversity are two prominent themes young people are interested in,” she said.
“As a youth council we want to promote these themes.”
Highlights throughout the week include YJAM – a music project that celebrates the musical talents of young people in Bathurst – Walk-In Wednesday – an afternoon of activities, sports, social time and a free barbecue – Disco Tenpin Bowling and a Ninja Warrior competition at the PCYC.
YJAM will be held alongside barefoot bowls, at the Bathurst City Community Club from 12pm to 4pm on April 16.
Walk-In Wednesday will be held out at the Kelso Community Hub on April 18, 3pm to 4pm, with Disco Tenpin Bowling to be held on April 20, from 6pm to 7pm at Tenpin Bathurst.
An escape room will be running from the Bathurst Library on April 17, at 10.30am to 11.30am, 1.30pm to 2.30pm, 3pm to 4pm.
Organising work has been in place since last year.
“The former council started coming up with ideas and it has been carried through to this year,” Ms Handley said.
The new youth council has only been previously elected.
“It was only a few weeks ago,” she said.
“I’m in the role until May. There’s been a change in the process [when being elected onto the youth council]. It’s more complex and the age range has changed from 12 to 24, to 12 to 18, to have a more focus on high school.”
Ms Handley will be 24-years-old in May, which meant this year was her last chance to be involved with the Bathurst Youth Council.
She ran for Bathurst Regional Council last year, on Jess Jenning’s ticket.
“It was an opportunity that came about and one I was keen to take,” she said.
“It was a great experience and got to speak through different mediums.
“I’m interested in politics and local government is something that I would consider in the future.”
For more information on Youth Week, visit council’s website at www.bathurst.nsw.gov.au/youth or via the the Bathurst Youth Facebook page www.facebook.com/bathurstyouth.