What is Youth Week?

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Bring It On! Youth Festival is Fairfield City Council's annual Youth Week event, but what exactly does that mean?

Youth Week is an annual celebration of all young people aged 12-24 which began in NSW in 1989. It is a time to put young people at the centre and celebrate the talents, achievements, strengths and contributions of young people.

Youth Week events are organised by young people, for young people alongside local Councils and youth services. Youth Week is an opportunity for young people to come together and:

  • attend live events
  • showcase your talents
  • take part in competitions
  • share your voice
  • have fun!

Youth Week NSW 2025 is 9-17 April

This year's theme is "I am ___________. We are the future and the future is now!" It's all about celebrating every young person's unique strengths as our current and future influencers, leaders and decision makers.

Outside of Bring It On! there is also a calendar of events, shows, workshops and activities that are organised by local youth services and young people. Just like Bring It On! all of these events are free!

Visit the Youth Week NSW website or check out the list below for list of activities happening in our area.

*Please note: The activities below and all information is managed by the respective event coordinator and is subject to change. The activities and information are not controlled by Fairfield City Council, the Fairfield Youth Advisory Committee or the Bring It On! Youth Festival team. Please contact the event coordinator for more information.

Youth-Week-2025-in-Fairfield-City-Media-Kit.pdf(PDF, 2MB)

Change the Game VII Futsal Tournament (by STARTTS Youth Team)

Event Coordinators: STARTTS Youth Team (Youth Start @ STARTTS)

When: Friday 11 April 2025, 3pm-6:30pm

Where: Fairfield Youth and Community Centre, 55 Vine St, Fairfield NSW 2165

Event Type: Sports competition

How to attend: Register your team by emailing, or drop in for free to enjoy the event

Contact: stts-youthteam@health.nsw.gov.au

Link: @youth.startts Instagram

Get ready for the ultimate Futsal Tournament at Youth Start @ STARTTS!

Come join the fun at our annual tournament featuring intense games, awesome prizes, tasty food, and a community expo! It's all about staying active, feeling good, and having fun with your crew.

Register your team before 1 April to take part in the Futsal tournament by calling 0421143996 or emailing stts-youthteam@health.nsw.gov.au.

Not playing? No problem! Chill in the Chill Zone with henna, delicious food, beats from our DJ, a Jenga Tournament (with a mystery prize!), and a youth service expo to explore.

Youth in ACTION! Film Festival (by Bonnyrigg Youth Collective)

Event Coordinators: Bonnyrigg Youth Collective and St George Community Housing

When: Friday 11 April 2025, 5:30pm-7:30pm

Where: The Hub@Bonnyrigg, 2 Wall Pl, Bonnyrigg NSW 2177

Event Type: Short film festival

How to attend: RSVP through this link

Contact: getinvolved@scgh.com.au

Link: @bonnyriggyouthcollective Instagram

Bonnyrigg Youth Collective is hosting a film festival offering a fantastic opportunity for young people to start their filmmaking journey and express yourselves through screenwriting and storytelling!

All submissions are being screened at The Hub@Bonnyrigg where winners will also be announced! The launch event also features a free sausage sizzle, fairy floss, popcorn and activities.

SITCOM II (by PYT Fairfield)

Event Coordinators: PYT Fairfield

When: Saturday 12 April 2025, 6:30pm-9:30pm

Where: PYT Fairfield, 19 Harris St, Fairfield NSW 2165

Event Type: Live performing arts and comedy

How to attend: Book free tickets through website

Contact: admin@pyt.com.au

Link: https://pyt.com.au/sitcom2/

After an incredible response last year, SITCOM is returning for NSW Youth Week 2025.

SITCOM brings situation-comedy to the stage. Featuring two original sitcom scripts performed by actors from the PYT Ensemble in a LIVE studio-audience setting, filmed by Curiously West Film Club. This event aims to create hands-on experience for both artists and audience members alike, inviting you to help shape the scene in real time. 

Hosted by PYT Fairfield, SITCOM aims to champion Western Sydney’s emerging creative talent and bring a new generation of voices to the stage and screens.

Game On: Global Sports Challenge (by the Everybody Belongs Project)

Event Coordinators: Fairfield City Council's Everybody Belongs Project and Creating Chances

When: Monday 14 April 2025, 11am-2:30pm

Where: Fairfield Youth and Community Centre, 55 Vine St, Fairfield NSW 2165

Event Type: Sports day

How to attend:  Register through Eventbrite

Join us for this ultimate sports challenge this April school holidays: a high-energy, action-packed competition featuring 6 awesome sports and games from around the world.

What’s in it for you?

  • Fun traditional games from different countries
  • Team challenges
  • Make friends
  • Accessible and inclusive

This is a competition and there are prizes to be won!

New Beginnings Workshop (by MYAN NSW and Fairfield City Open Libraries)

Event Coordinators: Multicultural Youth Affairs Network NSW and Fairfield City Open Libraries

When: Tuesday 15 April 2025, 11am-2pm

Where: Fairfield Library, 3 Hamilton Rd, Fairfield NSW 2165

Event Type: Workshop

How to attend: Register by emailing MYAN NSW

Contact: hello@myansw.org.au

Are you a young person who has arrived in Australia within the last five years?

Fairfield City Open Libraries and the Multicultural Youth Affairs Network NSW are bringing you a workshop for young migrants starting their settlement journey. You will learn about Australian culture, government, social services, and options for after high school. Make new friends and build your knowledge of your new home in a fun and relaxed environment!

Lunch will be provided. Registration required.

Empowering Multicultural Youth (by MDAA and Stay Safe Australia)

Event Coordinators: MDAA and Stay Safe Australia

When: Tuesday 15 April 2025, 9am-3pm

Where: Lansvale Community Hall, 24 Day St, Lansvale NSW 2166

Event Type: Workshop

How to attend: Register through Humanitix link

Contact: mdaa@mdaa.org.au

Empowering youth and people with disability from diverse backgrounds, in enhancing safety, awareness, & self- leadership.

Workshop includes:

  • Role-playing responding to situations
  • Emotional, physical and online safety
  • Developing tactics and strategies to improve practical skills, safety and foster confidence

The CFS Games (by Community First Step)

Event Coordinators: Community First Step

When: Tuesday 15 - Thursday 17 April 2025, 3pm-6:30pm

Where: Fairfield Youth and Community Centre, 55 Vine St, Fairfield NSW 2165

Event Type: Sports and games competitions

How to attend: Book free tickets through website

Contact: youthadvisory@cfs.asn.au

Link:  Registration Link

Life is like a game, there are many players. Who will take the first step?

Join us for an action-packed 3-day Youth Week event filled with fun, sports, and Squid Game-themed activities. Challenges include Red Light Green Light, tug of war and the Dalgona Cookie Challenge. Basketball, volleyball, soccer, chess, bag toss and musical chairs competitions will also be happening. Prizes and snacks available!

Come dressed in red or blue! Which team will you choose?

Youth Powerpoint (by PYT Fairfield)

Event Coordinators: PYT Fairfield

When: Wednesday 16 April 2025, 6:30pm-8:30pm

Where: PYT Fairfield, 19 Harris St, Fairfield NSW 2165

Event Type: Live performing arts and comedy

How to attend: Book free tickets through website

Contact: admin@pyt.com.au

Link: pyt.com.au/youth-powerpoint/

PYT is proud to present Youth PowerPoint as part of NSW Youth Week 2025.

Inspired by TED Talks and school presentations, while playfully poking fun at them, Youth PowerPoint gives six young people the stage to deliver a wildly entertaining talk on ANY topic they’re passionate about. Armed with their PowerPoint prowess and the infinite resources of the internet, they’ll captivate the audience with presentations on anything from meme culture to cancel culture, and beyond.

Featuring MC Jollee Hacadurian-Sacco alongside a lineup of local young actors and presenters, join PYT Fairfield for this youth-led comedy night!

Movie Night Under the Stars (by Everybody Belongs Project)

Event Coordinators: Fairfield City Council's Everybody Belongs Project

When: Wednesday 16 April 2025, 4pm-8:30pm

Where: Cabravale Memorial Park, Railway Pde, Cabramatta NSW 2166

Event Type: Outdoor movie night

How to attend: No registration needed, just show up!

Join us for a free outdoor movie night in Cabramatta during Youth Week! Bring a picnic rug and pull up with friends. Free BBQ and activities by PCYC from 4-6:30pm, then the movie starts at 6:30pm when the sun goes down.

Movie: School of Rock

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