Friday, 1 November

Can you believe there was 80 attendees!

The November event exceeded all of our expectations, and we are so thankful for all attendees who made an appearance.

Hosted at Goonellabah Skatepark, there was a Beginners Skate Lesson from local coach Isaac of Truckstop Sk8 and back by popular demand, the Graffiti Art Workshop thanks to Social Futures where attendees could leave their mark on the park.

The biggest highlight, a partnership with Creative Peoples Collective, where three young people (aged 15 - 21) showcased their musical talent for a solid 3 hours! Opportunities were also given to attendees to participate, to much admiration and giggles from the crowd. The Collaborative Canvas was a huge hit, facilitated by a 17 year old Creative Peoples Collective artist.

It was wonderful to welcome an older base of attendees this time, local young people aged 15-17. Big thanks to the group of young men who helped polish off the fresh fruit juice ice blocks supplied by Rotary Lismore Networking (the record was 13 eaten by one person).

Our Pop-Up Opshop at this event was set up and facilitated by a group of young women who have attended almost every event of the series. Thanks to ACYP for being on hand to assist.

Thanks to REDInc and Social Futures who co-ordinated our catering of afternoon snacks and pizza dinner from Smashed Avo, Dominoes Goonellabah and Coles Goonellabah.

The energy was high, and the event successful. We couldn't have asked for a better outcome for the final event of the pilot series.

From here, Lismore City Council will continue to discuss handover of the High Schoolers Haven program to an interested local based youth organisation. These discussions occur through the Lismore Youth Network, held monthly. If you are interested in supporting this program, would like to be kept up to date, or have a connection to see this program continue - please get in touch by emailing council@lismore.nsw.gov.au and connect with the Stakeholder Engagement team.