Community
26 September, 2025
Fountain of youth at group's first festival
“It’s uplifting to know it’s not just us who care about the youth of the town,” GYE committee founding member Acacia Huggins said.
WET WEATHER didn’t stop the Grampians Youth Events (GYE) holding a successful first event over the weekend.
A small venue change and cancelling food truck were the only hiccups for Youth Fest on Sunday afternoon, with the group welcoming more than 70 people at the St Arnaud Sports Stadium.
“It’s uplifting to know it’s not just us who care about the youth of the town,” GYE committee founding member Acacia Huggins said.
“We wanted to involve all ages in this event and when we spoke to groups like the Lions Club, they were so enthusiastic and more than happy to be a part of it.
“It’s just great to know it’s not just us wanting to build up this generation and support them.”
The Stadium was a hub for everyone to get creative in whatever way they wanted.
From painting faces and paper to mini golf and table tennis, and even some live music from bands around the region, there was something there for everyone.
“The committee has been working hard to create an event that reflects what young people want to see in their community,” East Wimmera Health Service Health Service (EWHS) Promotions Worker Maddy Handy said.
“It is also about showing what young people can do when given the opportunity.
“They’re a great group of young people that show a great deal of resilience, EWHS are so happy to be supporting groups like this,” Maddy said
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