The Forgotten Lands digital space was launched at Erina Fair.
Young people on the Coast now have a place to speak out and have their voices heard thanks to an initiative by Regional Youth Support Services (RYSS).
During the last three years, the non-profit organisation has run award winning programs which engage and raise awareness about issues that affect the youth community on the Central Coast.
This year, four talented youth leaders were selected to build an innovative digital project from the ground up, called ‘The Forgotten Lands’.
The project was led by young local Sam Hilton, a successful documentary maker and entrepreneur.
During the past few months, the team has been busy creating a digital web platform with rich media content (photos, videos and blogs) showcasing the talented young people who live on the Coast and providing an online hub for the community to network, interact, voice opinions and have their stories heard.
“It’s an exciting time to be a young person living on the Central Coast, with so much change happening around us, it’s nice to know that young people don’t have to walk alone anymore,” said Mr Hilton.
“Through this project, we have taken the first step by giving the youth of the Coast a place to share their stories and showcase their talents.
“I certainly wish I had access to that when I was growing up,” he said.
The project’s official launch took place on Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 at Erina Fair shopping centre.
Media release,
27 May 2015
Vivienne Whitmore,
Regional Youth Support
Services