Maitland Youth Week 2025

Ms JENNY AITCHISON (Maitland—Minister for Roads, and Minister for Regional Transport)—I am proud to celebrate the outstanding achievements of our young people during Maitland Youth Week 2025, held from 9 to 17 April under the inspiring theme "I am… brave, kind, unstoppable". The week was marked by creativity and unity, as events empowered youth to explore art, sport and leadership. From the raucous cheers at Youth Week Live on 10 April, which lit up the Maitland Regional Art Gallery with unforgettable performances by teenage bands and solo artists, to the gleeful determination at the Learn to Skate sessions at Woodberry Skate Park on 12 April, where professional coaches guided budding skaters through tricks and safety drills, our youth showcased resilience and boundless enthusiasm. Environmentally conscious participants rolled up their sleeves on 17 April at the Youth Tree Planting event at Beryl Humble Sports Complex, combining art and conservation to nurture habitats for our endangered flying foxes. I applaud every volunteer, coach and mentor whose dedication ensured the success of Youth Week, and congratulate all participants on setting a standard of passion and engagement that will inspire our community for years to come.