Queensland Youth Week is an annual celebration recognising young people aged 12 to 25 across the state.
Held between Saturday, 11 April and Sunday, 19 April, the celebration highlights the talents and achievements of young people, showcases their contributions to their communities, and provides opportunities for them to participate in activities, share ideas and connect with others.
This year, City of Moreton Bay will once again host a range of free Youth Week events, offering something for everyone from tech-lovers and creatives to those keen to explore new skills. Activities include experimenting with 3D printing, learning to craft a unique perfume, and making a digital album cover.
City of Moreton Bay Mayor Peter Flannery said Queensland Youth Week was an important opportunity to recognise and empower young people across the region.
“Queensland Youth Week provides an opportunity to celebrate young people as they showcase their talents and contributions, participate in events and share their points of view locally,” Mayor Flannery said.
“Whatever their interest, we encourage our City’s young people to experience any one of the exciting activities that will be on offer in Moreton Bay during Youth Week in April.”
Free Workshops and Creative Activities
Here’s a snapshot of some free Youth Week highlights in Moreton Bay:
DIY digital album cover with Desirai Saunders (ages 12 to 19)
Pine Rivers Art Gallery, 8 April; Caboolture Regional Art Gallery, 9 April; Redcliffe Art Gallery, 16 April
Create your own band poster or cover art for an album in a workshop with Gunggari digital illustrator Desirai Saunders. A selection of posters will be displayed in the Hub Gallery in Caboolture for Make Music Month in May.
Duck Factory: Design Your Own 3D BFF! (ages 12 to 17)
Strathpine Library, 14 April; Redcliffe Library, 15 April)
Use a 3D printer to customise a miniature rubber duck. Design how you want your new friend to look, from adding a hat or moustache, or even vampire teeth!
Make Your Own Perfume (ages 12 to 17)
Strathpine Library, 8 April; Redcliffe Library, 17 April; Caboolture Library, 18 April)
Blend your favourite essential oils to create a personalised perfume to take home.
Decorate a Journal (ages 12 to 17)
Deception Bay Library, 8 April; North Lakes Library, 8&9 April, Burpengary Library, 9 April; Caboolture Library, 9 April; Redcliffe Library, 13 April; Strathpine Library, 15 April)
Learn to use a Cricut machine to create your own vinyl stickers that can be used to decorate a journal.
See full list of events, including times and registration details here.
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