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Monday 9am - 5pm Tuesday 9am - 5pm Wednesday 9am - 5pm Thursday 9am - 5pm Friday 9am - 5pm

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Your voice. Your ideas. Your community. Get involved and help shape youth life in the Parkes Shire.

The Youth Officer role is managed by Parkes Shire Council and proudly funded by Evolution Mining Northparkes Operations.

28/10/2026

PARKES NAIDOC FAMILY FUN DAY - THIS SATURDAY 💛🖤❤️

28/10/2026

🎨🎨Maker Workshop - Every Thursday from 3.45-4.45pm.
👉👉Students in Year 2 and up welcome.
We will be focusing on print making over the next two weeks. Book tickets here: https://events.humanitix.com/maker-workshop

27/10/2026

📢Peak Hill📢

Free Youth Bus - Peak Hill to Movie Night in the park?
Heading to Movie Night in the Park?
Parkes Youth Collective is making it easier for young people in Peak Hill to join the fun with a FREE return bus service to Cooke Park, Parkes!
Grab your friends and enjoy an evening of food vans, lights and a family-friendly movie under the stars.

🚌 Bus Details
Friday 6 November 2026
Pick-up:
📍 Commercial Gardens, Dugga Street, Peak Hill
🕔 5:00pm departure

Return:
📍 Commercial Gardens, Dugga Street, Peak Hill
🕘 Back in Peak Hill at approximately 9:00pm

🎟️ Book Your Free Seat
This bus service is free and available to youth only. Places are limited, so please register to secure your seat. 👇
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Movie Night in the Park runs from 5pm–8.30pm at Cooke Park, Parkes.
Proudly brought to you by Parkes Youth Collective.

26/10/2026

📢SAVE THE DATE 📢

Registration information coming soon!

26/10/2026

🎬🍿 MOVIE NIGHT IN THE PARK!

Get ready for a fun-filled evening at Cooke Park, with a movie under the stars and plenty more to enjoy!

✨ See the park light up for the evening
🍔 Grab a bite from the food vans
🎬 Settle in for a family-friendly movie on the big screen!

But there's one thing we're keeping under wraps for now... 👀
Can you guess what movie we'll be screening? Drop your guesses in the comments below! 👇

📅 Friday 6 November 2026
🕔 5pm-8.30pm
📍 Cooke Park, Parkes

Bring your picnic rugs, gather your family and friends, and join us for a relaxed evening of food, fun and entertainment!🍿

26/10/2026

Expressions of Interest for the Youth Council are NOW OPEN! 🎉

Are you aged between 12 - 25yrs and have got ideas on how to make our community a better place for young people?
Then we want to hear from you!

We are officially calling for Expressions of Interest (EOI) to join our Youth Council!
This is your opportunity to advocate for young people, gain valuable leadership experience, and directly influence local youth projects, events, and community initiatives.

Why Join?
Make Your Voice Heard: Represent local youth on key issues that matter to you.
Develop Leadership Skills: Gain hands-on experience in project management, public speaking, and civic engagement—great for your resume!
Connect & Collaborate: Work alongside like-minded peers and local decision-makers to create positive change.
Who Can Apply: Young people aged 12–25 living, working, or studying with the Pares Shire.
👉 How to Apply: Submit your Expression of Interest today at [email protected]
📅 EOI Closing Date: 10th Dec
Empower your voice. Shape our community.

26/10/2026

Children’s Week is a national event held every year around the fourth week in October.

Children’s Week 2026 is held from 24 October to 1 November.

The 2026 Children's Week theme: Children have the right to use their own language, celebrate their culture and practice their religion.

20/10/2026

⏰ THE COUNTDOWN IS ON! ONLY ONE WEEK UNTIL OPEN DAY! 🚨

Here are a few important things to know before you arrive:

🚌 How do I get to Northparkes?
You’ll need to catch a bus. There are still a handful of tickets left, so if you haven’t grabbed yours yet, now’s the time. Head to 123Tix before they run out!

👀 What can I expect to see at Open Day?
There’s plenty to explore! Take a ride on the trackless train around our Processing Plant, check out our underground display, get up close with some of our big mining machines, and learn all about our operation on a guided site tour.

📍Where will I catch the bus from?
▪️Northparkes Oval, Parkes
▪️Victoria Park, Forbes
▪️Memorial Park, Peak Hill
▪️Berryman Oval, Trundle
▪️Visitor Information Centre, Dubbo

Coming from Parkes? When you’re ready to head home, jump on a bus back into town. Buses will run every 15 minutes. Coming from Forbes, Peak Hill, Trundle or Dubbo? Your tickets will specify your return bus time.

🎨 What’s there for the kids?
We’ll have FREE face painting and jumping castles to keep the little ones entertained, as well as lots of fun, interactive activities at our department stands.

🍔 Will there be food?
Absolutely! There’ll be plenty of food options available. Just bring your cash and your appetite! 😋

Got a question we haven’t answered? Drop it in the comments below 👇

19/10/2026

Come and join us for a fun spooky Halloween Art/Craft workshop afternoon, getting creative, creating your very own Halloween mason jar luminaries' lanterns, whether you want to create just one or whole set, is entirely your choice. 🎃👻

📍 Marramarra Makerspace Studio
🕑 4:30pm - 6:30pm
📆 Friday 30th October

Limited spots available, be sure to grab your FREE tickets today 👇
https://events.humanitix.com/halloween-luminaries-wh769udz

17/10/2026

Join us next Friday at 4pm for the 'Wiradjuri Dreaming' book launch! 📚️ Enjoy a special performance by PCYC Karai Waganha dance group and chat with the local creators of the book. Book now: 6861 2309 or https://events.humanitix.com/wiradjuri-dreaming-book-launch

Address

2 Cecile Street
Parkes, NSW
2870

Opening Hours

Monday	9am - 5pm
Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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