Regional Youth

Initiatives to improve lifestyles and outcomes of young people living in regional NSW.

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Regional Youth Taskforce

The Regional Youth Taskforce connects young people from regional NSW with their community and engages them on issues including getting a job, mental health and public transport.

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Holiday fun for regional youth

There's plenty of free fun to be had across the regions these summer holidays.
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Regional School Alumni Events Program

Financial support for regional high schools to host events where former students are invited to speak to current students about life after school.

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Our region, our voice Regional Youth Investment Program

This program is aimed at improving the lives and wellbeing of young people in regional areas, in line with identified areas of need in regional NSW.

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Regional Gap Year

Discover new places, make new friends, learn new skills, create memories that will last a lifetime – and get paid – by embarking on a Regional NSW Gap Year.
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Regional Youth Community Coordinator Program

Regional youth and communities will receive support through the Youth Community Coordinator and Children and Young People Wellbeing Initiatives.
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Youth Radio

Up to $100,00 in funding is available to eligible applicants to deliver youth-led radio and podcasting initiatives.

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Children and Young People Wellbeing Recovery Initiative

Improving access to programs and resources to help young people recover, build resilience, strengthen community networks and improve mental health and wellbeing.

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Regional Youth Insights

Investment priorities for regional youth.

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Other Regional Youth Grants

Small-scale grants provided to support community-based projects.

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