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Youth
Posted inFeature, Local News, Youth
Backing the Future of NSW’s rural youth
People supporting young people in remote, rural and regional New South Wales can now apply for a one-off grant of up to $50,000 to deliver new youth-focused initiatives.
Posted inBallina, Education, Feature, Youth
Young innovators pitch community-changing ideas to Ballina Council
Students from two Ballina schools pitched innovative community projects to councillors during Youth Week, tackling local challenges with creative solutions.
Posted inYouth
North Coast PCYC clubs record huge membership numbers in record year
North Coast PCYC clubs have recorded thousands of members and youth program visits during a record year for the organisation across NSW.
Posted inByron Bay, Crime, Nambucca Heads, Youth
North Coast, Mid North Coast projects share in $5m youth crime prevention funding
North Coast and Mid North Coast communities will share in nearly $5 million for locally led youth crime prevention programs.
Posted inLocal News, Youth
Young people turning to AI for mental health support, NSW Youth Week poll finds
Nearly one in three young people in NSW are using AI to support their mental health, as new polling highlights rising anxiety and cost-of-living pressures.
Posted inNorthern Rivers, Sport, Youth
Local athletes backed to chase sporting dreams
Fifteen Northern Rivers teenagers have received funding to pursue higher-level sport.
Posted inGrants and funding, NSW News, Youth
Emergency foster carers to receive first crisis payment boost in over 20 years
Emergency foster carers will receive their first crisis payment increase in over 20 years, with support more than doubling to $200 per child.
Posted inMurwillumbah, What's on, Youth
Murbah Youth Fest returns bigger, bolder and more youth-led than ever
The award-winning Murbah Youth Fest is set to return to Murwillumbah this April, bringing a vibrant celebration of creativity, music and community spirit to Knox Park.
Posted inBeaches and Surf, Local festivals and shows, Port Macquarie, Youth
Ride the Wave festival underway
The Ride the Wave Festival is underway in Port Macquarie, with the professional surf competition set to hit the water tomorrow as part of five days of surf, skate and music