A slew of free events will be held across Roebourne, Dampier, Wickham and Karratha as part of this years Youth Week celebrations.
The annual event is the biggest celebration of young people and in the Western Australia youth calendar and will run from 14 April – 21 April 2023.
This year’s theme is ‘’Becoming: with others we dream’’ and focusses on how young people can dream themselves a better world, and then use their skills, love, care, and knowledge to bring others up with them to help realise it.
The City in consultation with the Youth Advisory Group have developed a series of events and workshops to celebrate young people living within the City of Karratha.
Program highlights include open day events in Karratha and Wickham which feature concerts with youth performers, skate demonstrations sponsored by Vans with $3000 of prizes to giveaway and gaming night competitions including a gaming bus from Vortex gaming. Movie nights at Wickham and Karratha, photography masterclasses at REAP.
Other activities include Self-defence workshops with Primal MMA, 3x3 basketball and 3-point competition in partnership with Swan Districts and outdoor fitness at Dampier.
City of Karratha Deputy Mayor Kelly Nunn said the City is excited to facilitate a diverse range of free activities for youth to participate in and help them realise their potential.
“Youth Week is one of a number of initiatives the City is engaged in to empower and support the growth of our young people,” Cr Nunn said.
“Personal development and empowerment & advocacy are two key priority areas for action in the City’s Youth Strategy, which align with this year’s theme “Becoming: with others we dream’’ and the activities planned.”
Deputy Mayor Nunn said she encouraged Karratha’s young population to take part in the wide array of activities.
This years event is supported by Sponsors Monadelphous and Santos.