The Holiday Break Program
Young people are at the heart of vibrant regional communities. The NSW Government supports programs that allow our young people to thrive.
The Holiday Break Program provides access to activities during the school holidays.
This program invites eligible councils and organisations to apply for funding to run events for young people in the regions.
It offers free activities that cover a variety of interests, like sports, science and the arts. This way, young people can develop their skills, connect with others, and explore new ideas.
Spring Holiday Break fun
The NSW Government’s Holiday Break program provides young people in regional NSW with the opportunity to enjoy a range of free activities to connect, socialise, learn new skills and have fun during the school holidays.
There are more than 120 programs on offer during the spring school holidays covering everything from sporting and art workshops to cultural experiences and live music events.
Check out the map below for some of the activities that are on offer across the regions.
Successful applicants voluntarily provide details of their activities on the interactive map.
If there are not activities in your local area, reach out to your local Council or youth organisation to encourage them to participate next holidays.
Apply for Holiday Break Program funding
Applications for Holiday Break Program: Summer/Autumn 2024/2025 are now open.
The NSW Government’s Holiday Break program is now open for applications with Summer and Autumn 2024/2025 holidays grouped together. This means applicants can plan for their school holidays and promote their activities to their communities well in advance.
Eligible councils and other organisations can apply for funding to deliver events as part of the Holiday Break program.
Eligible councils and other organisations can apply for funding to deliver events.
Applications close at 5pm on Sunday 22 September 2024.
