The Office for Regional Youth runs programs for the benefit of young people living in regional communities. The Office works with regional youth to give them a voice and connect with their peers.
This page showcases existing programs, and research to improve outcomes for young people.
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Holiday Break Program
The NSW Government’s Holiday Break program provides young people in regional NSW with the opportunity to enjoy a range of free activities to connect, socialise, learn new skills and have fun during the school holidays.
Eligible councils and other organisations can apply for funding to deliver events as part of the Holiday Break program.
The program is delivered in a half-yearly model. Applications for Summer and Autumn school holidays and Winter and Spring school holidays are grouped together. One application per organisation is permitted per funding round.
Other regional youth programs
The NSW Government funds other programs to support young people across regional NSW.
Read about the initiatives improving outcomes for our regional youth.
More information
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Young people hub
Explore information, guidance and support services for all stages for of a young person’s life in NSW.
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Your Voice, Our Future Interim Report
The Interim Report gives an overview of the findings to date from the consultations. The Final Report will be published in 2025.
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Regional Youth Research
Read major research pieces relating to regional youth.
Regional Youth
Regional youth updates are also posted on the department's social media channels.