The skills and achievements of young Victorians will be celebrated in September with a month-long festival delivered with the support of the Allan Labor Government.
Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant visited the completed Drop-In Sculpture Program run as part of the Youth Fest 2024 events and activities co-designed and delivered by young people.
Grants of up to 220,000 in grants from the Labor Government to make it possible for young Victorians to lead events and activities, showcase their skills, share ideas and expand their networks.
Young people and their communities are encouraged to participate in Youth Fest this September, marking the seventh year of Victoria's youth celebration supported by the Labor Government.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Youth Natalie Suleyman
"Youth Fest is yet another way we're giving young people opportunities to express their ideas and have their voices heard."
"Our state's young people are bursting with creativity, leadership skills and talent - and we're supporting them to shine."
Quote attributable to Member for Bellarine Alison Marchant:
"The Allan Labor Government is proud to support this wonderful program, giving the young people of Bellarine the opportunity to have their voices heard."
"Victorian Youth Fest gives the young people in Bellarine the chance to forge connections not only with their peers but also their community, as well as to lead positive change."
