Redland City Council has provided funding to help 10 organisations hold free events for young people on Redlands Coast as part of Queensland Youth Week in April.
Mayor Jos Mitchell said the not-for-profit community and sporting organisations received funding through Council’s Activate Redlands Coast Youth Week Program to deliver events for young people aged 12 to 24.
“There is a very exciting mix of events and activities planned for young people encompassing a range of sports, a colour fun run, gaming, weaving and an alternative music and culture festival,” the Mayor said.
“Council is pleased to support Youth Week events as they provide an opportunity for young people to participate in activities that may not usually be available to them due to time or cost constraints.
“Council recognises that young people make a significant contribution to the social, economic and cultural life of our community.
“Through the Redlands Coast Young People’s Action Plan 2024-2027, Council is committed to promoting our local culture and lifestyle through activities and events that bring young people together and foster connection.”
Recipients of 2025 Activate Redlands Coast Youth Week funding, for events being held between 5 and 14 April, are:
- Polish Ex-Serviceman’s Association Qld Capalaba Branch – Weaving Workshop
- Redland Bay Tennis Club – Youth Week Tennis Festival
- Redlands Pickleball – Pickleball Play and Connect
- Bayside Outrigger Canoe Club – Junior Come and Try Day
- Redland City Gymsports Inc – Come and Try Gymnastics
- The Cage Youth Foundation – Archery Warfare
- PCYC Redlands/Bayside – ColourXplosion Fun Run
- Redlands Rugby League – Vibrant sign-on Day
- United Community Services (Redland Community Centre) – GamerCon25
- Y Care (YMCA Victoria Point) – SkatePunk 2025 (alternative music and culture festival)
For details on these events, contact the organisation direct or visit Council’s Youth Week webpage at redland.qld.gov.au/youthweek
