Are you or someone you know aged 12 to 25? Do you live in the District Council of Grant? Join in the fun this Youth Week by participating in Council’s art, movie and recreational activities.

Council is hosting a variety of free activities at the Port MacDonnell Community Complex to celebrate SA Youth Week taking place between Friday 15 March and Sunday 24 March 2024.

Mayor Kylie Boston said the organised activities are a fantastic opportunity for teenagers and young adults to have fun and meet new people.

“Young people are the future of our community, and we want to ensure they feel connected and safe. I encourage youth in our district to get involved by attending events throughout the program and make new connections.” Mayor Boston said.

“Celebrating and providing opportunities for our youth doesn’t stop at the end of Youth Week, Council will continue to listen to their ideas, work with, and for, them into the future.”

Youth Week is the State’s largest annual celebration of young people aged 12 to 25. The week aims to recognise the ideas, talents and contributions of young people in South Australia and incorporates a range of events created for young people to enjoy.

Funded by the Department of Human Services, free activities which will be offered to at the Port MacDonnell Community Complex include:

• Friday 15 March 2024 from 6:00pm to 8:00pm 
  • Movie screening: Space Jam the Movie – A New Legacy
  • Bring your own cushion or beanbag to create your own comfy hangout space. Music on arrival with pizza and movie snacks provided.

• Sunday 17 March 2024 from 11:30am to 12:30pm
  • Acrylic Pour Workshop
  • Express your inner artist by designing a unique artwork to take home.

• Friday 15 – Sunday 24 March 2024 during Complex opening hours
  • Lucky door prize raffle
  • Play a game of ping pong or pool to enter into the prize draw.

^{Pictured: Example of an acrylic pour artwork.}

^{Pictured: Movie cover for the Space Jam: A New Legacy.}

District Council of Grant Growth and Tourism Manager Rebecca Perkin said staff are excited to offer this year’s Youth Week program and provide the opportunity for young people in the district to activate the youth area in the Complex.

“The Complex is a hub for community activity and many of our local youth already use the free pool table and gaming consoles available in the Complex. We encourage them to join the special Youth Week activities and would also love to welcome some new faces to discover our dedicated youth area through Youth Week activities,” Ms Perkin said.

“We hope to continue to increase youth engagement through the Port MacDonnell Community Complex and offer activities for young people to suit a range of interests into the future.”

Throughout Youth Week, bats and cues will be available at the Complex to use on the outdoor ping pong table and indoor pool table for no cost. Upon completion of games and return of equipment, participants will be entered into the draw for a lucky door prize with the raffle to be drawn at the conclusion of Youth Week on Sunday 24 March 2024.

Bookings for both the movie screening and acrylic pour workshop are essential. Register your attendance before close of business Thursday 14 March 2024 by:

• Visiting the friendly Port MacDonnell Community Complex staff at 5-7 Charles Street, Port MacDonnell;
• Calling on (08) 8738 3000; or
• Emailing on pmcc@dcgrant.sa.gov.au.

For media enquiries, please contact Chief Executive Office Darryl Whicker on (08) 8721 0444 or info@dcgrant.sa.gov.au.

^{Pictured: District Council of Grant Executive Trainee Evie Sealey and Port MacDonnell Community Complex Trainee Ruby Kenny excited to get creative at the Acrylic Pour Workshop, whilst Community Development Coordinator tests the pool table available for use throughout Youth Week 2024.}