2023 Youth awards nominations opening 20 april
If you know a young person who is achieving great things in our community, nominate them for a 2023 MidCoast Youth Award.
We’re looking to call out positive contributions in categories that include Leadership, Community Service, Wellbeing and Resilience, Sports, Arts, and Entrepreneur.
Nominations close Sunday 25 June 2023, and prizes will be awarded to winners in each category at a presentation ceremony in September.
Visit our website for more information.
The Youth Awards are a partnership between MidCoast Council, PCYC Taree, LJ Hooker Taree and Grow a Star Foundation.
what’s on midcoast?
It’s a program of free Youth Week events for people 12-24 years, but places are limited. Scan the code for more information and to reserve your place today. Events are delivered thanks to funding support from the NSW Government through the Department of Communities and Justice.
FREE STUFF FOR YOUTH
We’re celebrating Youth Week here on the MidCoast with a jam-packed program of activities that literally offers something for everyone.
All events are totally free and open to people 1224. Spaces are limited, so hurry and register now to reserve your place.
More info + bookings at: midcoast.nsw.gov.au/youthweek2023
Youth Week 2023 Photo exhibition
20 April Exhibition opening event, 2-4pm, Manning Regional Art Gallery Taree Includes food and entertainment
20 April Exhibition at Manning - 13 May Regional Art Gallery during opening hours, or view online family fun day, tea gardens pool
21 April 10am - 2pm
Free for the whole family, including pool entry, games and prizes, DJ, inflatable slide & BBQ lunch
Presenting partners board Games day @taree library
22 April 10am - 2pm Taree library (Interact room)
Enjoy a fun-filled day of board games - learn new games, meet new friends, and enjoy free pizza
RESIN POURING at GLOUCESTER
22 April 1 - 3pm
Learn the popular art of resin pouring + make your own resin board in an afternoon of messy, creative fun
Gloucester School of Arts meeting room (above the Art Gallery)
circus workshop with circartus
24 April Clown around for free in a 2 hour workshop that gives you the chance to learn circus skills including:
• Juggling
• Hula Hoop
• Diavolo
• Devil Stick
• Plate spinning
10am - 12pm
• Poi
• Roa Bola
• Aerial
• Floor
Circartus, 12 Isabella Street Wingham
HEART TO HEART WORKSHOP at Forster
29 April 10am - 12pm
Join artists Lara Went and Donna Rankin to create your own original masterpiece, and learn tips to support mental health
Forster Tuncurry Scout Hall
Free a.c.e
team events
19 April Song Writing with Jake Davey 10am - 1pm, Taree Universities Campus
22 April Pencil Case Painting with Shelley 9.30 - 11.30am
Gloucester Senior Citizens Hall (free bus transfer from Taree)