North Coast and Mid North Coast communities will share in nearly $5 million for locally led youth crime prevention programs.
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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 inFeature, Northern 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
Posted inLismore, Sport and fitness events, Youth
Rumble on the River skateboard spectacle in Lismore
Australia’s top skateboarders are set to converge on Lismore next month for Rumble on the River, a four-day competition that will showcase elite talent at the city’s newly opened skate park.
Posted inClarence Valley, Youth
MP backs community-led petition calling for stronger youth sentencing laws
Clarence Nationals MP, Richie Williamson, is backing a community-led petition calling on the NSW Labor Government to urgently reform youth sentencing laws.