City’s Youth Week activities help young people thrive
The City is celebrating Youth Week 2024 with a series of nature-inspired workshops for people aged 12 to 25.
The City of Bayswater is encouraging local young people to reconnect with nature through a series of special workshops in celebration of Youth Week from 5 to 12 April 2024.
Taking place across some of the City’s most beloved natural areas, the workshops will inspire young people aged 12 to 25 in the City to get amongst nature to express their creativity, learn sustainable life skills and connect with others.
Deputy Mayor Councillor Elli Petersen-Pik said the City’s Youth Week celebrations aimed to create a sense of belonging in local young people.
“These workshops are a great way for young people living, studying or working in the City of Bayswater to meet like-minded people and explore the City’s picturesque natural environments,” he said.
“Young people can choose to enjoy a photography workshop at Eric Singleton Bird Sanctuary, a birds of prey meet and greet with an after-dark walk through Lightning Swamp Bushland, or learn how to create their very own take-home veggie garden.
“By fostering connections with other local young people and the environment, the City is working to encourage mental wellbeing and civic engagement in our younger community members.
“Presented in collaboration with the City’s Youth Advisory Council (YAC), these workshops are for young people by young people.”
For more information or to book events, visit bayswater.wa.gov.au/youthweek.
The City’s Youth Week celebrations are supported by the Department of Communities.
Pictured (left to right): YAC members Nilani and Osadhi Muthumuni Arachchige and Angela Le with Deputy Mayor Councillor Elli Petersen-Pik.