Campbelltown Mayor Paul Hawker has praised council’s annual youth week program after it won a prestigious award.
“Council’s youth development programs, including our annual Youth Week initiatives, offer free or low cost options for local young people to enjoy safe, healthy activities in their local area,’’ Cr Hawker said.
“They also provide opportunities for local young people to develop leadership skills and be exposed to the music and events industries.
“Through these programs local young people gain knowledge and skills in technical and operational support, event management and marketing roles,” Cr Hawker said.
The Campbelltown City Youth Week won recognition at the 2016 Local Government Week Awards.
Each year, the Minister responsible for youth affairs, in conjunction with the Department of Family and Community Services and Local Government NSW, present awards acknowledging the role played by local councils in helping young people to plan and coordinate Youth Week programs and activities.
Campbelltown’s 2016 Youth Week program was awarded joint winner of the Best Local Youth Week Program category with Cessnock City Council.
Mayor Hawker said the award was reflective of council’s commitment to providing a range of activities and opportunities for local young people, both during Youth Week and throughout the year.
“I congratulate those involved in this year’s Youth Week program on this significant acknowledgement of their efforts and commitment, and I encourage other local young people to get involved and share their ideas for future programs, events and initiatives in Campbelltown City by joining our Youth Entertainment Reference Group or the Campbelltown Youth Network,” Cr Hawker said.
Volunteers involved in Council’s Youth Entertainment Reference Group (YERG) and the Campbelltown Youth Network (CYN) actively assist in the development, facilitation and evaluation of local youth activities, youth forums and all ages music events throughout the year. For more information on how to be involved, contact Council’s Youth Project Officer on 4645 4816 or email youth@campbelltown.nsw.gov.au
To keep up-to-date with local youth initiatives, follow facebook.com/ctownyouth or visit Council’s website here.
