Campbelltown’s young voices are being handed the mic and they’re ready to be heard.

From podcasting workshops to spoken pain poetry and “living stories” writing sessions, a vibrant lineup of events will headline this year’s NSW Youth Week celebrations across Campbelltown, running from April 16 to 26.

At the heart of it all is a simple but powerful call: Dream. Dare. Do.

“Youth Week is a chance for us to celebrate the young people in our community… by bringing them together and providing great opportunities to connect,” Mayor Darcy Lound said.

Among the standout events is the Youth Amplified Podcast Workshop, a hands-on experience giving young people aged 12 to 24 the tools and confidence to tell their stories.

From shaping ideas to speaking on camera, conducting interviews and creating real content, participants will dive straight into the world of digital storytelling — using nothing more than their phones and their voice.

Led by community changemakers Brian Laul and Ronna Guzman, the workshop builds on the success of the Youth Amplified Podcast, already reaching more than 1.17 million social media views each month.

“Young people… build lasting connections and use these events to kickstart their own goals,” Cr Lound said.

The broader program features the following grant-funded activities:

  • Youth Week Kick Off with Headspace and Traxide Campbelltown (15th April)
  • Youth Amplified Podcast Workshop with Rainbow Crossing (16th April)
  • Youth Open Day with The Collective Initiative (16th April)
  • Next Gen Youth Markets with The Sedgewick Avenue (18th April)
  • Spoken Pain Poetry and Expression Workshop with Talk2MeBro
  • Get Informed, Feel Empowered Health Day with Youth Solutions

Other happenings include:

  • Comic Drawing Competition (7th April)
  • Youthsafe: Getting a NSW Learner Driver Licence (15th April)
  • The Big Campbelltown Sleepout (15th April)
  • Living Stories Writing Workshop (15th April)
  • Basketball Competition (17th April)

Locals are encouraged to support Youth Homelessness Matters Day on Wednesday 15 April by purchasing a ticket to the Big Campbelltown Sleepout at Campbelltown Billabong Parklands in support of youth facing homelessness in the Macarthur region.

From 6pm, participants will be able to enjoy a variety of activities at the fundraising event, before taking part in an overnight sleepout.

More details here: https://www.campbelltown.nsw.gov.au/Services-and-Facilities/Community-Services-and-Programs/Programs-suitable-for-you/Youth/Youth-Week