Take a break and enjoy sports and recreation camps, BBQ and Beats events, training courses and council-led youth activities, events and programs during the winter school holidays.
The Office for Regional Youth Holiday Break program is here to provide young people in communities impacted by natural disasters with the opportunity to enjoy a range of activities, to connect, learn new skills and have fun during the winter school holidays.
Check out the information on fun activities available in your area.
Sport and Rec Camps
Take a break, get active, and have some fun at a Sport and Rec day camp with free places available for young people from eligible locations. Activities can include archery, kayaking, bushwalks, cooking, craft, and much more.
BBQ and Beats
The popular BBQ and Beats events will still go ahead in 10 regional towns providing COVID-safe sporting activities and games rather than disco, dancing or singing. These events are hosted by PCYC and are funded by the Office for Regional Youth. View the link for dates, events and locations.
Winter Skills
Take advantage of fee-free training courses under NSW JobTrainer to get training in specialised fields to work on the snow slopes this winter. Take courses in hospitality, tourism, health, construction and administration to boost your winter skills.
Council-led youth activities
Local COVID-safe events and activities for youth will also spring up around regional NSW this school holidays. 48 councils impacted by natural disasters will be eligible for funding from the Office for Regional Youth to enhance activities for young people during the school holidays. Activities may include free or subsidised movies, music events, creative activities, cultural programs and even more activities at your local library or youth centre. Check out your local council website for more details
Creative Kids and Active Kids Vouchers
Don't forget to apply for a Creative Kids and Active Kids voucher available to families, to provide access to additional free of charge activities.
Eligible Councils
| Albury | |
| Armidale Regional Council | |
| Balranald | |
| Bega Valley Shire Council | |
| Bellingen | |
| Berrigan Shire | |
| Bourke | |
| Brewarrina | |
| Broken Hill | |
| Cessnock City Council | |
| Clarence Valley Council | |
| Cobar | |
| Coffs Harbour City Council | |
| Cootamundra | |
| Edward River | |
| Eurobodalla Shire Council | |
| Federation Council | |
| Gilgandra Shire | |
| Glen Innes Severn Shire Council | |
| Goulburn Mulwaree Council | |
| Gunnedah | |
| Gwydir | |
| Inverell Council | |
| Kempsey Shire Council | |
| Kyogle Council | |
| Lachlan Shire | |
| Lismore | |
| Lithgow City Council | |
| Liverpool Plains | |
| Mid-Coast Council | |
| Mid-Western Regional Council | |
| Moree Plains | |
| Muswellbrook | |
| Nambucca Shire Council | |
| Narrabri | |
| Oberon Council | |
| Port Macquarie-Hastings Council | |
| Port Stephens | |
| Richmond Valley Council | |
| Shoalhaven City Council | |
| Snowy Valleys Council | |
| Tamworth Regional | |
| Tenterfield | |
| Tweed Shire | |
| Upper Hunter | |
| Walcha Council | |
| Walgett | |
| Wentworth |
Information for eligible Councils
- If your Local Council is included on the eligible list, you can apply to the Office for Regional Youth for up to $5,000 of funding to run youth events or activities or extend youth services over the period 28 June 2021 to 11 July 2021.
- Applications open on 23 June 2021.
- You will need to provide documentation and apply for the funds to be reimbursed to you before 30 July 2021.
- Proposals will be assessed within 5 working days of submission, unless otherwise advised.
- Funding may be extended to deliver youth activities outside of the school holidays where COVID restrictions have impacted the delivery of activities during the school holidays.
- View the Winter Holiday Break Council Grant Guidelines (PDF, 199.72 KB) for more information.
Any questions can be sent to: regionalyouth@regional.nsw.gov.au