Wangaratta Youth

10/11/2026

Keep Saturday arvo free!!

After a series of heats held across the North East, the region's most talented young musicians are set to battle it out in one unforgettable showcase of live music at The Shed.

Featuring the Band Winners and Soloist Winners from heats across the region, this event will bring together an incredible lineup of young performers, highlighting the creativity, passion and talent of young people from throughout the North East.

🎤 Kicks off at 3:00pm with soloist performances, before the band finalists take to the stage to compete for the coveted North East Battle of the Bands title.

Event Information
📍 The Shed

🕒 Starts at 3:00pm

🎟️ Free event - registration is required

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome

🚫 Alcohol, smoking, va**ng and drugs are not permitted

🚫 No pass-outs will be available during the event

Whether you're supporting friends, discovering new local talent, or simply enjoying an afternoon of live music, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Register for your free ticket today and join us as we crown the North East Battle of the Bands champions! 🏆🎸🎶
👉https://events.humanitix.com/botbgrandfinal

For more information contact Benalla Council's Youth Team on 5760 2600.

09/11/2026

09/11/2026

☕🥐 Food Handlers & Barista Training is Back This December! 🥐☕

Looking to build your hospitality skills and boost your employment opportunities? Our Food Handlers & Barista Training program is open to young people aged 16–25 years.

⚠️ Important: Food Handlers training is now a prerequisite for Barista Training. Participants must attend all training days to receive their certificates.

🪙 $20
📅 Thursday 9 December
✅ Food Handlers Training

📅 Monday 14 December & Tuesday 15 December
✅ Barista Training

🕘 9.00am – 4.00pm each day
📍 Centre for Continuing Education, Chisholm Street, Wangaratta

Gain valuable skills, industry knowledge, and nationally recognised training to help prepare you for work in the hospitality industry.

⚠️ Cancellation Policy: Only a 50% refund will be provided if you cancel your booking.

Places are limited, so don't miss out!
Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/food-handlers-and-barista-2?h=x-br_kd2O38Bu3WlmFFKzTCuaZfdG1Wfeut_bvWvw_E&t=1793331275689

08/11/2026

Are you a local musician or band in North East Victoria, aged 12-25yrs?
Applications are now open for the Emerging Artist Youth Stage at the Yackandandah Folk Festival!

All genres are welcome to perform!

Sign up below, or contact Sarah at [email protected]

https://forms.gle/CdnrMWENyUGCojQC6

08/11/2026

Who will take out the crown at the North East Battle of the Bands?

After a series of heats held across the North East, the region's most talented young musicians are set to battle it out in one unforgettable showcase of live music at The Shed.

Featuring the Band Winners and Soloist Winners from heats across the region, this event will bring together an incredible lineup of young performers, highlighting the creativity, passion and talent of young people from throughout the North East.

🎤 Kicks off at 3:00pm with soloist performances, before the band finalists take to the stage to compete for the coveted North East Battle of the Bands title.

Event Information
📍 The Shed

🕒 Starts at 3:00pm

🎟️ Free event - registration is required

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 All ages welcome

🚫 Alcohol, smoking, va**ng and drugs are not permitted

🚫 No pass-outs will be available during the event

Whether you're supporting friends, discovering new local talent, or simply enjoying an afternoon of live music, this is an event you won't want to miss.

Register for your free ticket today and join us as we crown the North East Battle of the Bands champions! 🏆🎸🎶

📍https://events.humanitix.com/botbgrandfinal

For more information contact Benalla Council's Youth Team on 5760 2600.

Get tickets on Humanitix - North East Battle of the Bands GRAND FINAL hosted by Benalla Rural City Council Youth Team. The Shed, 126 Bridge St E, Benalla VIC 3672, Australia. Saturday 14th November 2026. Find event information.

08/11/2026

📣Last chance!
We have extended the Youth Council nomination deadline to Monday 9 November.
We had a short week here and we know many of the schools did too!
Jump online and fill in the form before tomorrow night!
👉https://www.wangaratta.vic.gov.au/Community/Youth/Youth-Council

Wangaratta High School .wangaratta Galen Catholic College Cathedral College Wangaratta Borinya Wangaratta Community Partnership Rural City of Wangaratta

07/11/2026

ONE WEEK

The North East Battle of the Bands Grand Final kicks off!

Sat November 14
The Shed Benalla
3.00pm

06/11/2026

☕🥐 Food Handlers & Barista Training – Group 1 🥐☕

Want to gain skills for a job in hospitality? Join our Food Handlers & Barista Training program for young people aged 16–25 years.

⚠️ Important: Completion of the Food Handlers course is now a requirement for Barista Training. Participants must attend all training days to receive their certificates.

🪙 $20
📅 Friday 4 December
✅ Food Handlers Training

📅 Monday 7 December & Tuesday 8 December
✅ Barista Training

🕘 9.00am – 4.00pm each day
📍 Centre for Continuing Education, Chisholm Street, Wangaratta

This is a fantastic opportunity to build practical hospitality skills and boost your employment prospects.

⚠️ Cancellation Policy: A 50% refund only will be provided if you cancel your booking.

Places are limited, so secure your spot today!

Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/food-handlers-and-barista-1?h=cUhgB3h7wb3-kZqJ7VSar2ajmmhqx9-QBMngEDuh4AI&t=1793330981483

06/11/2026

Do you know someone aged 12-25 with ideas about how young people can be included in government decisions that affect them?

Encourage them to take part in the 2026 National Youth Survey! 🙌
The online survey will only take about 10 minutes of their time and can be done anonymously.
Their feedback will help inform the development of a new Youth Strategy, while also supporting the Office for Youth to improve the way government works with young people.
The survey can be completed at https://www.youth.gov.au/office-youth/consultations
Submissions close 14 December 2026.

04/11/2026

🍹 RSA Training is Back This December! 🍹

Ready to get qualified and job-ready for hospitality work? Join our upcoming Responsible Service of Alcohol (RSA) Training designed exclusively for young people aged 18–25 years.

🪙 $20
📅 Tuesday 1 December
🕙 10.00am – 4.00pm
📍 Centre for Continuing Education, Chisholm Street, Wangaratta

This is a great opportunity to gain an essential qualification for employment in hospitality, events, and licensed venues.

⚠️ Please note: Due to waitlists and previous no-shows, no refunds will be provided if you cancel your booking.

Places are limited, so get in quick!
Book here: https://events.humanitix.com/usd20-short-course-rsa-december-1?h=0wR3PFmY66ak4l8_Gp-Q8uAT_GpOPDbvlJXdo5NXDIw&t=1793330412886