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Youth of the Warrumbungles

Locality: Coonabarabran, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6849 2000

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25.01.2022 NATIONAL CHILD PROTECTION WEEK: this week from 6 12 September 2020 is National Child Protection Week. To find out more about how you can get involved visit https://www.napcan.org.au/ncpw-get-involved/

21.01.2022 ANNUAL NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK EVENT- MENDOORAN: On 21 September 2020 the first Warrumbungle Shire Youth Week 2020 Event was held in Mendooran, having been postponed in April due to COVID restrictions. A Youth vs Police vs Teachers Touch Football Competition was held in Mendooran which was the 7th year it has taken place. 39 Players and many spectators enjoyed a great afternoon of footy. After three games the Teachers team were the winners of the competition. NSW Police Assistant Commissioner, Geoff McKechnie, originally from Mendooran, was in attendance. He participated in the games and presented the winning trophies and Best and Fairest Player from each team. Geoff also presented Mendooran Central School student Aisha Konza with his Challenge medal in recognition of her commitment and organisation of the Youth Team.

20.01.2022 NATIONAL RECONCILIATION WEEK: To acknowledge, support and learn more about National Sorry Day and National Reconciliation Week, Reconciliation Australian has coordinated online activities and events which you can be involved in. Please see link below for some ways you can be #InThisTogether2020. https://www.reconciliation.org.au/20-ways-to-be-in-this-to/

20.01.2022 The Youth of the Warrumbungles Facebook page is a platform for young people across Warrumbungle Shire Area to; Speak Up and share ideas, Be involved and act on local issues affecting young people, Get Connected and get involved in creating activities and events. Have fun!... This page will be coordinated by our Community Services Connections Officer and other relevant staff to engage and inform young people of online campaigns, current issues and health and wellbeing options available with a focus on local content. Positive Experiences + Positive Relationships + Positive Environments = Positive Young People WARNING: Content will be monitored and any inappropriate language and images will be removed, thank you.

19.01.2022 2020 YOUTH SURVEY: Calling all young people aged 15-19 years old! The 2020 Youth Survey is Australia’s largest annual survey of young people aged 15-19 years and is now open. Taking part in the Youth Survey helps organisations, government, schools and community advocate for policies and programs to support young people and allow their voices to be heard. The 2020 Youth Survey is now open and young people have until 31 July 2020 to complete the survey it only takes 15 minut...es. The Warrumbungle Shire Council unique code is 26635 and will need to be entered on the first page to make sure it counts in our local data. Thank you in advance, your time and energy is much appreciated. https://www.missionaustralia.com.au//research/youth-survey

17.01.2022 CAPTURE THE COSMOS: Astrophotography competition is now open for 2020. There are impressive prizes to win from taking photos of our amazing Warrumbungle night sky and there is now a youth award for each category!

14.01.2022 COONABARABRAN SKATEPARK PAINTING: Community members of Coonabarabran are invited to come and participate in the painting of the Coonabarabran Skatepark on Friday 28 August 2020 from 1:00pm until 5:30pm and Saturday 29 August 2020 from 10:00am to 12:00noon (weather permitting) Light refreshments will be provided. Paints, brushes, silhouettes of various sporting activities such as BMX riders, footy players and skate boarders, tennis/netballers and a range of word templates will all be provided. This is a collaborative partnership of Coonabarabran YARN Support Connect and Warrumbungle Shire Council. For more information contact the Community Services Connection Officer on (02) 6849 2000 or Councillor Brady on 0411696490.

01.01.2022 NATIONAL YOUTH WEEK EVENT - SHOOTING HOOPS COMPETITION On Friday 25 September 2020 Mackillop Family Services in partnership with Centacare, organised a fun filled afternoon to celebrate National Youth Week 2020. Funded by Warrumbungle Shire Council Youth Week Small Grants program the Coonabarabran Youth were able to take part in a Skate Skills competition and Shooting Hoops competition. Connor Worth won the Skatepark tricks prize, and Nick Wham-Campbell was the shooting hoops champ.