Indigo Shire Youth

10/06/2026

It’s not just about what we do, but about understanding the how and the why ✨
In the age of AI, critical thinking is not only desperately needed, but an act or resistance ✊🏾

Our YAG has been working hard on the inception stage of their event planning - what do we want to do? what do local young people need? what enablers do we have to achieve that?

Get ready for an announcement at the start of next term, something big is coming 🤩🙌🏾

27/05/2026

We need you! Can you design our poster? 🤩

🎨 CALLING ALL YOUNG CREATIVES! 🎶
Are you aged 12–25 and live in one of the following LGA’s Benalla, Albury, Wangaratta, Mansfield, Indigo, Towong & Strathbogie?
🔥 Want to design the official poster for this year’s North East Battle of the Bands?
This is your chance to get your creativity seen across the region 👀
✨ What’s in it for you?
• 💸 WIN $350 in gift cards
• 🎤 Your design featured in this year’s BOTB marketing & promotions
• 🙌 Serious bragging rights!
If you’ve got an eye for design and a love for music, we want to see what you can create 🎧🎨
Submit your design now and be part of one of the biggest youth music events in the North East!👉https://au.openforms.com/Form/47656ced-4b3f-4a73-8f8c-aba18ec93acb

26/05/2026

For the third consecutive year, the Beechworth Library will keep its doors open every Wednesday from 5pm to 7pm, just for young people.

The Library After Dark (LAD) program will run weekly on Wednesdays from 3 June to 26 August, *except during school holidays*.

Book readings, Among Us challenges, Uno battles and gaming wars along nutritious dinners, the LAD program promises to be a hit once again.

19/05/2026

the rain stopped, just for us to come together
standing in solidarity, strength and pride 🌈💕

13/05/2026

Come join us!🤩🌈
Link to book transport from RHS and BSC:
https://au.openforms.com/Form/9d4a5dc7-d700-4acb-9c3f-37981ab7a9b3

11/05/2026

👉🏾 When young people are actively involved in shaping the world around them, they can begin to see themselves as capable agents of change 💥

The ISC Youth Advisory Group (YAG) started through a grant funded project in February 2023.
Today, much has changed. But the desire to enable opportunities for young people to lead, hasn’t ✊🏾

16/04/2026

Today, two young people who have participated in the ISC Youth Advisory Group sat in a panel discussing extreme weather in NE Vic, its impacts and local solutions for communities. Well done Rachel and Mieke!!! 👏🏾

Our Youth Advisory Group has been receiving training and guidance to better advocate for young people in the region. These photos reflect one of those wonderful training experiences that we embarked on. Thank you Trudi from Words for Change for an epic session!

We’d love to extend these programs to all community members. Do you want to be part of future training opportunities? Reach out via DM or email us at [email protected]

01/04/2026

School holidays workshops at the libraries 🙌🏾👏🏾

🎨✨ TEEN ART WORKSHOPS ✨🎨

Indigo Shire Youth Are you going to be bored these holidays? Want to get a break from your little brother or sister? You've got you covered!

Join artist Valerie Crosse and learn how to draw people, then turn your sketch into a full character using paint, collage + your own creative style 🎭

Go bold, weird, aesthetic, chaotic… totally up to you.

🖤 No experience needed
🖤 All materials provided
🖤 Just for ages 12–18

📍 Workshop details
📅Monday 13 April

➡️10:00am – 12:00pm | Beechworth Library
➡️2:00pm – 4:00pm | Yackandandah Library

📅Thursday 16 April

➡️10:00am – 12:00pm | Rutherglen Library
➡️2:00pm – 4:00pm | Chiltern Library

Spots are limited — book now 👉 https://shorturl.at/V58GW

P.S. It's free, and there will be snacks provided!

30/03/2026

Mental health upkeep revolves around conversation, self-care, openness, and supportive environments. That’s why our YAG wanted to do the Mental Health Essentials course with 💥

All participants said they felt better prepared to start conversations and check on peers and family after the training. Together we can help drop the stigma surrounding mental health.

How are you doing today? ✨🙏🏾 we’re sending love your way

22/10/2025

Indigo Shire Youth Advisory Group member, Mieke Louise, has successfully secured a SECOND grant to continue her work celebrating and showcasing the North East LGBTQIA+ Community and is now looking for dancers and non-dancers to appear in her next music video!

Find out all the details on how you can get involved here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfJT2NluN1aKnvtozDlVsRW3IrpHvkPEqAXO4gndcYMPHmtzQ/viewform