Young people across the New England and the state can look forward to an exciting lineup of more than 300 free activities during the upcoming autumn school holidays.
Holiday Break program is designed to provide enriching, educational and enjoyable experiences, the program ensures that young people in regional areas have opportunities to stay engaged and make the most of their school holidays, regardless of financial barriers.
“This holiday program is providing a fantastic range of activities available to young people in regional areas this autumn school holidays.” said NSW Minister for Regional New South Wales Tara Moriarty.
“We want to ensure young people in our regions can access engaging and meaningful experiences, no matter where they live.”
“By helping to bridge the gap created by distance and financial barriers, we’re making it easier for young people to stay connected to their local communities, explore new interests, and have fun while they do it.”
Young people can stay active with rugby and basketball, mountain biking or by joining a colour fun run. Kids with a creative flair will find plenty of ways to express themselves through art workshops, craft sessions and even a unique ‘Paint a Skateboard’ workshop.
“We know access to these sorts of activities and programs can be more challenging for young people in our regions. We believe growing up in the regions shouldn’t mean fewer opportunities to learn, get involved and have fun.” said NSW Minister for Youth Rose Jackson.
“This program is all about making school holidays in regional areas more enjoyable and accessible for everyone – without costing parents and families a cent.”
For social and outdoor fun, there are silent discos, music festivals, skate events and barefoot bowls to enjoy, while movie screenings offer a chance to relax and unwind.
To make it easier for families to plan, the program offers an interactive map that makes it easy to find activities nearby.
For more details, go to: https://www.nsw.gov.au/regional-nsw/holiday-fun-for-regional-youth.
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