Youth Week is an initiative aimed at young people aged 12 to 25 years old and celebrates their positive contributions to Queensland communities.

Gladstone Region Mayor Matt Burnett said Youth Week events will be held throughout the second week of the Easter school holidays.

“Youth Week events will run from Monday 8 April through to Friday 12 April at locations right across the region including Gladstone, Agnes Water, Calliope and Mount Larcom,” Councillor Burnett said.

“Events are being delivered by a co-design group including Council together with its Youth Council, Headspace, Roseberry Queensland and PCYC.

“Skateboard workshops will be held by Jay and Zane Hetherington from Agnes Water Skateboard Coaching.”

FREE Youth Week events across the region – bookings required

WHEN: 10am – 1pm, Monday 8 April
WHERE: Gladstone Aquatic Centre
What’s On: Inflatables pool party, friendly water gun games, sun safe initiatives, glitter tattoos.

WHEN: 10am – 1pm, Tuesday 9 April
WHERE: Agnes Water Skate Park
What’s On: Skate workshop, fun activities, sun safe initiatives, glitter tattoos, barbecue and fruit platters.

WHEN: 10am – 1pm, Wednesday 10 April
WHERE: PCYC Gladstone Skate Park
What’s On: Skate workshop, fun activities, sun safe initiatives, glitter tattoos, share platters and snacks.

WHEN: 10am – 1pm, Thursday 11 April
WHERE: Calliope Skate Park
What’s On: Skate workshop, fun activities, sun safe initiatives, glitter tattoos, share platters and snacks.

WHEN: 10am – 1pm, Friday 12 April
WHERE: Mt Larcom Pool
What’s On: Inflatables pool party, friendly water gun games, sun safe initiatives, glitter tattoos, platters and snacks.

Visit www.gladstone.qld.gov.au/youth-week to learn more about Youth Week in the Gladstone Region and to secure a place at any of the events.

Download this media release (PDF)

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