The City of Canterbury-Bankstown is marking Youth Week 2026 with a series of free activities designed to give young residents aged 12 to 24 a platform to be heard and connect with their community. The local program, which runs from 9 April to 26 April, includes opportunities for youth to participate in creative, professional, and active events.
The City of Canterbury-Bankstown Council developed the activities in partnership with the Youth Advisory Group, a committee of young people tasked with shaping local programming. This year’s theme, Dream. Dare. Do., aims to encourage local youth to pursue their goals and share their views on matters that affect their future.
The Mayor of Canterbury-Bankstown, Bilal El-Hayek, has extended an open invitation to the area’s 65,000 young residents to participate. He noted that providing spaces for young people to express themselves is a key priority for the council.
Highlights of the program include the Battle of the Beats music competition on 17 April, which offers a 2,500 dollar prize pool, as well as an Amazing Race challenge and a Career Expo on 23 April. Young people interested in taking part in these events or learning more about the full program can find details and registration information at cb.city/YouthWeek.
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