Finding a job and having fun – CBCity’s Youth Week

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Looking for help finding a job or a fun night out skating? These are some of the activities which are part of Canterbury-Bankstown’s Youth Week program.

And to celebrate our cultural diversity, for the first time we’ll be hosting a youth Iftar dinner to coincide with the holy month of Ramadan.

The Youth Week program, held from 4-14 April, aims to provide a platform for those aged 12-24 years to share ideas, showcase their talents, take part in competitions and have fun. 

Canterbury-Bankstown Mayor Khal Asfour said there are more than 65,000 young people aged between 12 and 25 who live in our City. 

“Without doubt, we have the largest population of young people in the state,” Mayor Asfour said.

“They have so much to offer and their talent and energy make our City stronger.”

“Organising events to help them connect with each other and have fun is just one of the ways we are recognising and celebrating them.”

The program aims to help kickstart their career with resume writing, cover letter and mock interview workshops. 

There will also be an opportunity to meet local service providers, and employers.

A number of the activities are aimed at fostering inclusion and celebrating different cultures from across CBCity.

Young people are invited to celebrate Iftar, the meal shared after sunset to break the fast during the month of Ramadan, on Tuesday 12 April.

“This year Youth Week coincides with the holy month of Ramadan, an important time in our City,” Mayor Asfour said.

“So, our Muslim young people don’t miss out, we’ve included prayer and breaking of the fast in our Youth Week program.

“And I invite all non-Muslims to come along and learn about what breaking the fast is all about.

Young people can also immerse themselves in Aboriginal culture with our Cultural bushwalk and find their groove with the South Asian Fusion Arts company, the BINDI BOSSES at NEXUS.