riveryouthfest

April 2024 | Bellingen, NSW, Australia

In the recent YouthSpeak survey, one of the major requests from young people was for more activities, events and music festivals for young people. We made this happen for this communitys young people!

We partnered with a vast array of partners and community stakeholders to deliver a jam packed afternoon of fun for the community, featuring local music, interactive activity stalls, free food and, of course, planting 300 trees to kickstart a 3-year riparian planting project.

100%

of participants surveyed felt more connectedness after this activity.

100%

of participants surveyed felt more enthusiastic from this activity.

"What a fantastic all community event you brought together. It was such a great day. My daughter certainly had a blast with her friends. There was lots of variety- something for everyone!! Couldn't have asked for better weather too. Well done!! "

- Community member
"It was so fantastic getting the opportunity to perform on stage for the first time, thanks so much for this incredible oportunity."

-Local Musican
"I saw young people planting trees today that i never would've imagined getting involved in something like this. What a incredible way to bring together so many different people throughout the community to do something for good!"

-Sam Daykin, event co-coordinator.
"We need more events like this in Bello!"

-Young person