The Young Authentic and Social (YASS) program has the coming school holidays covered with three free events to be held across the region.
The award-winning arts and culture program for 12-24-year-old marginalised youth on the Central Coast hosts regular social groups, creative workshops and celebrations.
Kicking off the school holiday fun on April 13 at GNL Wyong (Gudjagang Ngara li-dhi Aboriginal Corporation) will be a Street Dance Workshop with legendary dance collective The Pioneers visiting the Central Coast for one day only.
The workshop is open to all 12-24 year olds and no experience is necessary.
It is suitable for all experience levels and abilities and Aboriginal, LGBTQIA+ and all abilities young people are especially encouraged to attend.
A Youth Podcast Workshop will run for two days on April 18-19 in Gosford at the Naughty Noodle HQ.
LGBTQIA+ youth and allies aged 12-24 will learn the basics of podcasting.
They will create their own series with LGBTQIA+ youth in conversations with queer Elders.
Whether you’re interested in the producing, performing, editing or promotional side of content creation, this workshop will have something for everyone.
To end the school holidays and launch Youth Week with a bang, YASS will host its third dance party on April 21.
The Supreme Beings Teen Dance Party will be at PCYC Umina Beach, designed for 12-17 year old LGBTQIA+ youth and their mates and allies.
There will be performances from local artists and a DJ, along with a make-up booth and free food.
The dress code theme will be: What would you look like as a Supreme Being? – think deities, celestials, gods, goddesses and immortal creatures.
All events will be free and you can register for your spot at one or all of the activities at naughtynoodle.com.au/yaas.
Source:
Media release, Mar 27
YASS