THE City of Kalamunda was among more than 30 local governments and organisations across WA who received grants for 2025 Youth Week activities.

State government grants worth $75,000 were distributed to support events for Youth Week 2025, which is the state’s biggest annual celebration of young people and will run from April 10 to 17.

City of Kalamunda Mayor Margaret Thomas said she hoped to deliver an engaging and impactful Youth Week program, which will include a youth symposium to hear young voices on issues including climate change, personal safety and resilience.

“In consultation with the youth advisory council and Youth Action Kalamunda, the city has identified key issues that matter most to young people,” she said.

“This year’s Youth Week program, the ‘champions of change youth symposium’, has been developed in direct response to this feedback.

“The symposium will bring together local youth leaders and change champions to empower and inspire young people to lead positive change in their communities.”

Three key sessions will cover local solutions to climate change, hands-on first aid courses for U18 and Kalamunda-grown sporting stars sharing their experiences of resilience.

Ms Thomas said the city’s youth team was collaborating with the youth advisory council to ensure the event remained youth driven.

“Youth Week WA is a vital opportunity to highlight the contributions of young people and celebrate their potential to shape the future of our community,” she said.

“With initiatives like the ‘champions of change youth symposium, the City of Kalamunda continues to build an environment where young people can thrive as advocates and leaders.”

Youth Week provides young people across WA with an opportunity to express their ideas, raise important issues, showcase their talents and connect with peers.

The celebrations will kick off in Karratha and will include more than 100 events.

The 2025 theme is ‘our threads, this place, your moment’, reflecting young people’s connection to their communities and to each other.

The theme was selected by the Youth Week planning committee which includes the 2025 Youth Week ambassadors Daisy Pilsworth, Emily Sullivan, Lisa Lee and Om Sharma.

Youth Minister Hannah Beazley said there was something for everyone in the variety of events being held in communities across the state.

“Youth Week 2025 is once again shaping up to be another epic celebration of our incredible young people, their positive contributions and to promote their talents and help them foster valuable community connections.”