- More than 70 events and activities to take place
across metro and regional WA to celebrate young people
- Youth Week is WA's biggest annual celebration of
young people aged 10 to 25
- Week of events to kick off with a vibrant youth
concert and markets in Karratha
Youth Week 2025 is
officially underway with more than 70 community events to be held across the
State to celebrate the positive contributions and diverse strengths of young
Western Australians.
Running from 10 to 17
April, Youth Week is Western Australia's biggest annual celebration of young
people, by young people.
Events will be held from
the Kimberley to Great Southern offering young people aged 10 to 25 the
opportunity to share their valuable perspectives, talk about the issues that
matter to them and connect with their peers.
The 2025 Youth Week WA Ambassadors
Daisy Pilsworth, Emily Sullivan, Lissa Lee and Om Sharma have played a crucial
role in shaping this year's celebrations, providing a voice for young people
throughout the planning process.
Festivities will be
officially launched in the City of Karratha tomorrow, at a special kick-off concert
featuring a high-energy performance from First Nations rapper ZERO Emcee, young local performers and a market showcasing
young creators.
Local governments and
community organisations are delivering a wide range of events across metro and
regional WA throughout the week, supported by more than $90,000 in grant funding
through the Cook Labor Government's Youth Week WA Grants Program.
Some of the highlights
include:
- Shark Bay Community Resource Centre's collaborative community-wide
mural project with Aboriginal artist Daniel McHenry;
- City of South Perth's Neon Festival which will offer a free, fun
and inclusive night of music featuring an epic line-up of artists, food trucks,
stalls and chill zones;
- City of Kalamunda's Champions of Change events
which will offer workshops centred on wellbeing, resilience and leadership;
- Joondalup Family Centre's Youth Pop-Up Market will
showcase young entrepreneurs' talents and homemade creations; and
- Multicultural Services Centre of WA's Diversity Inclusion &
Belonging event will offer a range of activities to foster community spirit,
connection and cultural exchange for culturally and linguistically diverse
young people.
For the first time, Youth
Week WA has its own dedicated microsite to make it easier for young people to
find and get involved in a range of free activities in their community.
The Youth Week WA theme
for 2025 is 'Our Threads, This Place, Your Moment,' reflecting young people's
connections with their community, each other and themselves.
Chosen by the Youth Week
WA Planning Committee, this theme symbolises the patchwork of contributions
that young people make that form the rich tapestry of Western Australia.
Visit youthweek.wa.gov.au for more
information.
Comments attributed to Youth Minister Hannah Beazley:
"Youth Week is an important opportunity to amplify the voices of young
people across Western Australia and recognise how they are shaping our
communities as not just the leaders of tomorrow, but the leaders of today.
"With young people making up nearly 20 per cent of WA's population, the
Cook Labor Government is committed to empowering them to share their unique
perspectives and ideas and get involved in decision-making.
"I am thrilled to be launching Youth Week 2025 in beautiful Karratha, and
I encourage everyone to make the most of the incredible line-up of inclusive events
on offer across the State."
Comments attributed to Pilbara MLA Kevin Michel:
"Young people give so much to the Pilbara, whether it be through
volunteering for local community and sporting clubs, sharing their talents
through the arts, caring for others or advocating for causes they're passionate
about.
"I am looking forward to seeing Karratha take centre stage during Youth
Week 2025 and for our engaged and inspiring young people to receive the
recognition they so deserve."
