Brightening Up The Winter Holidays!

FREE Inclusive Activities For Young People

We’re very excited to be holding four free inclusive events for young people these school holidays! Funded by The Office For Regional Youth Holiday Break Program and the NSW Government, Youth Active @The Place aims to provide a safe and supportive space for young people of all abilities to interact with the opportunity for self-expression, creativity and fun!
 
As part of this program we’re offering free Silent Discos and Art Workshops for young people in two separate age groups, those aged 12-17 and 18-24.
 
Our free Colour-Pop Art Workshops invite young people to express themselves and let their creativity shine in a welcoming space. Led by artists from Woven Creative Space the workshops will involve a burst of layered art combining various techniques. All equipment will be supplied along with free lunch! There are spaces available for our art workshop for young people
aged 18-24 on Wednesday the 6th  of July, 1:00pm-4:00pm. Tickets have already sold out for our Art Workshop for ages 12-17.
 
We also encourage young people to escape the cold and dance to their own beat at our inclusive silent discos! Headphones and refreshments will be supplied, see the dates and times below.

Friday the 8th of July 5:00pm-8:00pm (ages 12-17) 
Friday the 15th of July 5:00pm-8:00pm (ages 18-24)

We can’t wait for these fun events! Spaces are limited and bookings are essential, get your FREE ticket via Eventbrite here  

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