East Gippsland Shire National Youth Week
Detailed Calendar of FREE Events
Reach for the Sky Art Exhibition
Reach for the Sky is an Art Exhibition that reflects the positive and hopeful attitudes of many current residents at Nungarra Youth Accommodation Service.
Friday 8-17 April 2016
Paper Chase Café - 168 Main Street Bairnsdale.
All ages. No RSVP Required.
For more information contact Jeremy Schroder p.5152 2188 e.
Organised/funded by Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative Ltd
Screen It!
Screen Printing and ink etching workshops with local artists, followed by a public exhibition in Swifts Creek.
Friday 8-17 April 2016
Workshop held at Swifts Creek P-12 & public exhibition location TBC.
All ages. No RSVP Required.
For more information contact Carla Hall p. 5159 0100 e.
Organised by Omeo District Health & Swifts Creek P-12 School.
Funded by the Victorian Government under the National Youth Week grants.
Mockingjay Part 2 Movie Screening
Enjoy a screening of the Mocking Jay Part 2 with free chips and soft drinks.
Friday 8 April 2pm – 4:30pm
Omeo Service Centre - 179 Day Avenue, Omeo
Orbost Service Centre - 1 Ruskin Street, Orbost
Bairnsdale Library - 22 Service Street, Bairnsdale
Friday 8 April 2.30pm – 5pm
Paynesville Service Centre - 55 The Esplanade, Paynesville
12 – 18 years old. Parental consent is required for participants under 15 years of age.
RSVP Required. Contact Jane Wembridge on p.5152 4225. e.
A MAD AS Youth Festival
Aboriginal Music Art Dance And Singing Youth Festival, under the theme ‘Caring for Country’, is all about providing an opportunity to support young people discovering or continuing their journey in the creative and performing art space.
Friday 7 April 10am – 7pm
Lake Tyers Aboriginal Trust – 1 Rules Rd, Lake Tyres
All ages. RSVP Required.
For more information contact Tony Paganella p. 0447 372 097 e.
Organised by Djillay Ngalu.
Funded by the Victorian State Government under the National Youth Week grants.
Free Swimming
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun and free access to the pool.
Friday 8 April & 15 April 3pm - close
Lakes Entrance Aquadome – 43 Palmers Rd, Lakes Entrance
Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre – 80 McKean St, Bairnsdale
All ages. No RSVP Required.
For more information contact Sam McPherson p. 5152 5710
Organised/ funded by East Gippsland Shire Council.
Aqua Run
Bring the whole family for an afternoon of fun, swimming and pool inflatables.
Saturday 9 April 1pm – 3pm
Bairnsdale Aquatic and Recreation Centre - 80 McKean St, Bairnsdale
All ages. Free for 12-25 years of age only. No RSVP Required.
For more information contact Sam McPherson p.5152 5710
Organised/funded by East Gippsland Shire Council.
Park Improvement Celebration
Celebration to recognise Taliah’s contribution to the Mick Baum Park improvements. Sausage sizzle lunch cooked by the Cann River Youth Group.
Wednesday 13 April 12:30 – 1:30pm.
Mick Baum Park, Cann River
All ages. No RSVP Required.
For more information contact Louise Avery p.0459 020 533
Organised/funded by East Gippsland Shire Council.
Market Day
Lakes Entrance Victorian Certificate of Applied Learning (VCAL) students are organising a market day with a variety of stalls including food, craft, pre-loved goods, fun games and more. Funds raised will be donated to Melon’s Cottage.
Thursday 14 April 12pm – 1:40pm
Lakes Entrance Secondary College - 1-11 North Street, Lakes Entrance
All ages. No RSVP Required.
For more information contact Christina Lloyd p. 5155 2982
Organised/funded by Lakes Entrance Secondary College VCAL
Scot Gardner - Writing Like A Wild Thing.
Using a swag of fun writing and storytelling exercises, Scot helps young people connect to the details available to them in the biggest narrative resource at their disposal, their own lives. Free pizza provided at the end of the workshop.
Thursday 14 April 5pm – 6pm
Bairnsdale Library - 22 Service Street, Bairnsdale
12 – 17 years old. RSVP Required.
For more information contact Jane Wembridge p. 03 5152 4225
Organised/funded by East Gippsland Shire Council.
Someone Like Thomas Banks + Umbrella Youth Forum
Key note speaker & live performance Someone Like Thomas Banks (open to all 15 years and older) followed by 4 key workshops exploring diversity & social inclusion (open to 15-25 years old)
Friday 15 April 10am – 2pm
Forge Theatre and Arts Hub – 80McKean St, Bairnsdale
15 + years old. RSVP Required. Parent consent is required for participants under 15 years of age. For more information contact Amelie Boucher p. 5153 9500 e.
Organised/funded by East Gippsland Shire Council, Youth Ambassadors and Victorian State Government (DHHS), in partnership with Djillay Ngalu, i.k.i.c.k. program, Victoria Police, GEGAC, Gippsland Lakes Community Health, SNAP, Omeo District Health and Federation Training.
Youth Colour Fest
A youth-led event all about having fun while celebrating young people’s talents and recognising their contribution to our community. Live music, chalk throw, games, stalls, food and more.
Saturday 16 April 10am – 2pm.
Lakes Entrance foreshore (by the footbridge)
All Ages. No RSVP Required.
For more information contact Amelie Boucher p. 5153 9500 e.
Organised by East Gippsland Shire Council Youth Ambassadors.
Funded by East Gippsland Shire Council and Victorian State Government under the National Youth Week and Freeza grants with the support of Gippsland Lakes Community Health.
I Am A Fighter
Free physical training session and motivational speaking seminar about good choices and social awareness surrounding violence.
Sunday 17 April 1:30pm – 4:30pm.
Bairnsdale Boxing Club / Bairnsdale City Oval – MacArthur St, Bairnsdale
15 – 25 years of age. RSVP Required.
First priority places for GEGAC clients.
For more information contact Jeremy Schroder p.5152 2188 e.
Organised/funded by Gippsland & East Gippsland Aboriginal Co-Operative Ltd.
The 2016 East Gippsland National Youth Week Calendar of event is proudly sponsored by the Youth Focussed Alliance + Youth Focussed Network East Gippsland. YFA + YFN East Gippsland work collaboratively to develop strategies with an aim to deliver improved outcomes for young people in East Gippsland with an emphasis on the most vulnerable.