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Council is committed to building a city that is welcoming and inclusive of young people by increasing youth participation in the planning, delivery and engagement of programs and activities such as Youth Week.
Youth Week in Parramatta
(Back to top)NSW Youth Week is a week-long celebration held in early April each year that is organised by young people, for young people, in communities across the state. This year Youth Week will be taking place from 9 - 17 April 2025.
Each year City of Parramatta Council works in partnership with young people, service providers, schools, and businesses. We provide support to local Youth Week projects and initiatives by resourcing the planning, development and evaluation of activities and events.
Young people are encouraged to embrace this year's theme: ‘We are the future, and the future is now!’.
If you’re between 12-24 years of age and live in Parramatta, don’t miss your chance to get involved in the great line-up of programs and activities happening across the City.
Information about National Youth Week projects in New South Wales including a list of local community events and activities can be found at the Youth Week website.
Youth Week 2025 Program
(Back to top)If you are aged between 12-24, Youth Week is an opportunity to:
- Attend live events
- Have your voice heard
- Showcase your talents
- Celebrate
- Take part in competitions
- Have fun!
- Mental Fitness Program
Partnership between Council, the AIS and the Black Dog Institute, for the improvement of mental health and wellbeing
Date: 15 April
Venue / Suburb: Online
Contact & Registration: Please contact Rebecca Reynolds for more information.
Email: rreynolds@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au - The Spark Initiative
The "Spark Initiative" is a dynamic youth-centric project aimed at empowering young people to discover their creative potential and amplify their voices through arts and culture. Designed for young creatives from culturally and linguistically diverse (CaLD) backgrounds, particularly those from South Asian diaspora communities, the program seeks to inspire participants to find their "spark" and set their ideas alight.
Date: 9-17 April
Venue / Suburb: Nautanki, Wentworthville
Contact & Registration: Please contact Neel Banerjee for more information.
Phone: 0411 298 436
Email: info@nauntanki.org.au - Multicultural Week
Multicultural Week. Celebrating diversity, inclusion and community.
Date & Time: 9 - 10 April, 9am - 2pm
Venue / suburb: OLMC, Parramatta
Contact & Registration: This is a student run activity and is by invite only.
Please contact Alison Dalby for more information.
Phone: 0408 872 683
Email: alison.dalby@olmc.nsw.edu.au - Community movie night and expo
Community movie night and expo
Date: 9 April
Venue / Suburb: Cumberland High School, Carlingford
Contact & Registration: This activity is for the school catchment community and is by invite only.
Please contact Jemma Laverty for more information.
Phone: 02 9871 7718
Email: jemma.laverty4@det.nsw.edu.au - Bonding Beyond Boundaries
Bonding Beyond Boundaries. A series of art workshops and conversation with First Nations artist and community elders “Meet Up Circle”
Date: 9 - 17 April
Venue / Suburb: Karabi, Wentworthville and Constitution Hill
Contact & Registration: Please contact Karabi for more information.
Karabi Constitution Hill: 02 9631 7055
Karabi Wentworthville: 02 9631 6575 -
Arts project to create a school mural. A series of workshops to promote communication, teamwork and connection.
Date: 9 - 17 April
Venue / Suburb: Maronite College of the Holy Family, Harris Park
Contact & Registration: This activity is a student lead mural project for the school catchment community and is by invite only.
Please contact Claudia Bou-Melhem for more information.
Email: cboumelhem@mchf.nsw.edu.au - Parramatta Lanes
Parramatta Lanes inspired expo for young people.
Date & Time: 12 April, 5 - 8pm
Venue / Suburb: Parramatta Aquatic Centre, Parramatta.
Contact & Registration: Please contact PAC for more information.
Phone: 1300 617 058 or 02 9806 5050
Email: pacswimschool@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.auFamily Fun DayFamily Fun Day
Date & Time: 14 April, 10am - 2pm
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb: Parramatta Aquatic Centre, Parramatta. - Yoga
Yoga (12 - 18 years)
Date & Time: 14 April, 1pm - 2pm
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb: Roselea Community CentreMental Fitness with Olympian Solomon BushbySolomon Bushby (12 - 18 years)
Date & Time: 15 April, 11am - 12pm
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb: OnlineTennisTennis – Green Ball (12 - 18 years)
Date & Time: 16 April, 3pm - 3:45pm
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb: Gallery Gardens Tennis Courts, Old ToongabbieSkateboardingSkateboarding (12 - 18 years)
Date & Time: 17 April, 11:30am - 12:30pm
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb: FS Garside Park, GranvilleHip Hop CultureHip Hop Culture (12 – 18 years)
Date & Time: 17 April, 3:30pm - 4:30pm
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb: Roselea Community Centre - Scented Cinema – Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory
Date: 16 April
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Venue / Suburb: Riverside Theatres, ParramattaYou’re an InstrumentDate: 16-17 April
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Venue / Suburb: Riverside Theatres, Parramatta - Car Maintenance Workshops with Galmatic
Empowering young people (16 - 24 years) with the knowledge and confidence to tackle everyday car maintenance needs.
Date & Time: 16 April, 10am & 1pm
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb: PHIVE B1 Carpark, Parramatta - Mini Youth Expo
Enjoy interactive workshops, creative arts and crafts, games, and competitions. environment. (12 - 24 years)
- Terrarium Making Workshop: 11am-12pm
- DIY Perfume and Lip Balm Workshop: 10am-12pm
- Headshots Photo Session: 10am-12pm
- VR Experience: 10am-12pm
- Robotics Workshop: 10-11am
Date: 17 April
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb: Parramatta Library, 5 Parramatta Square, Parramatta - Animation for beginners
Animation for Beginners (12 – 24 years)
Date: 10 April
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb: Constitution Hill Library, 20 Hollis Street, Constitution Hill
- Beat Making and Music Production
Beat Making and Music Production (12 - 16 years)
Date & Time: 15 April, 2pm-4pm
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb: Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library, 10 Footbridge Bvd, Wentworth PointSongwriting and Artist DevelopmentSong writing and Artist Development (12 – 16 years)
Date & Time: 16 April, 2pm - 4pm
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Venue / Suburb: Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library, 10 Footbridge Bvd, Wentworth PointVR Game Design WorkshopVR Game Design Workshop (12+years)
Date: 16 April
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Venue: Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library, 10 Footbridge Bvd, Wentworth PointSongwriting and Artist DevelopmentSong writing and Artist Development (17 – 24 years)
Date & Time: 17 April, 1pm - 4pm
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb: Wentworth Point Community Centre and Library, 10 Footbridge Bvd, Wentworth Point - Youth @ Epping: Free Skills and Wellbeing Workshops
Youth @ Epping: Free Skills and Wellbeing Workshops (16 – 24 years)
- March 11th: Making Kindness Rock
- March 18th: Making Kindness Rock – 2nd Session
- March 25th: Emotion Web Art (Emotion Weaving Art Healing Workshop)
- April 1st: Making Dreamcatchers
- April 8th: Keychain/Bracelet Making
- April 16th: Event prep with participants
- April 22nd: Showcase your artwork
Date: 11 March - 22 April
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb: Epping Library, Chamber Court, Epping
- Introduction to 3D Printing Workshop
Introduction to 3D Printing Workshop (9 – 15 years)
Date: 23 April
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb : Carlingford Library, Lloyds Ave, Carlingford - Bare Skills
Bare Skills (15 – 25 years) . A series of art and survival workshops
Date: 12 April
Venue / Suburb: Parramatta Artist Studios, Granville
Contact & Registration: Please contact Claire Finneran for more information.
Email: cfinneran@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au - Youth Active Day – Pickleball
Youth Active Day – Pickleball (12 – 24 years)
Date & Time: 9 April, 3pm - 5pm
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb: Parramatta Square ForecourtYouth Active Day – Sturt ParkYouth Active Day – Sturt Park (15 – 24 years)
Date & Time: 10 April, 3pm - 5pm
Tickets and further information
Venue / Suburb: Sturt Park, Telopea
Young Citizen of the Year recipient
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Fulin Yan – 2025 Young Citizen of the Year
Fulin’s dedication to mental health advocacy and youth empowerment has significantly benefited the community. He has co-authored three research articles on mental health, with two more pending, focusing on youth participation and wellbeing. These publications bridge the gap between research and real-world applications, informing better mental health practices for young Australians. Fulin has driven initiatives that address community mental health needs, fostering support and resilience.
Fulin's achievements include receiving the NSW Government Community Service Award in November 2022 for his contributions to mental health support and welfare initiatives. His work at the University of Sydney’s Matilda Centre has translated research into practical, community-based strategies benefiting young people. He has also delivered presentations at key conferences, advocating for mental health support and safe digital environments for youth.
Through his volunteer work with the Make It 16 campaign, Fulin advocates for lowering the voting age and promoting youth participation in democracy. His enduring contributions illustrate his commitment to fostering a healthier, more inclusive future for Australia’s youth.
Learn more about the Citizen of the Year awards.
Contact us
(Back to top)Please contact Hatice Vural, hvural@cityofparramatta.nsw.gov.au, 0447 692 239 for further information.
