A Creative School Holiday Celebration at Bellingen Youth Hub

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Twelve young people came together at Bellingen Youth Hub for an inspiring and creative school holiday session, combining music, art, and cultural learning in celebration of NAIDOC Week.

The day provided a welcoming space for participants to explore their creativity through a range of engaging activities, while learning about and celebrating the rich cultures, histories, and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples. Through music and artistic expression, young people were encouraged to connect, share ideas, and express themselves in a supportive environment.

The session offered more than just creative fun. It created opportunities for meaningful connection, cultural appreciation, and community engagement, helping participants build confidence and develop new skills while celebrating diversity and inclusion.

It was a fantastic way to spend the school holidays, with laughter, learning, and creativity bringing young people together. The event highlighted the importance of creating safe and inclusive spaces where young people can connect, learn, and celebrate culture as a community.

We thank everyone who attended and helped make the day such a memorable and enjoyable experience. We look forward to welcoming more young people to future activities at Bellingen Youth Hub.

Date posted:

August 17, 2026

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Acknowledgement of Lived Experience

At Health Voyage, we acknowledge and honour the many people with lived and living experience who have shaped our work through their courage, insight, and commitment. We recognise the unique value of people with lived experience of mental health and physical health challenges, distress, trauma, and recovery. Their voices and leadership are vital to the design, delivery, and evaluation of our services.

We are committed to embedding lived experience as a core driver of our service culture, supporting systems transformation, inclusive practice, and recovery-oriented care. This commitment extends to people from all backgrounds, including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, LGBTQIA+ communities, people with disability, and those impacted by multiple forms of marginalisation.

We pay respect to the deep, ongoing connection of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples to Country, culture, and community, and we strive to be a culturally safe and inclusive organisation where all people feel respected, valued, and empowered.

This acknowledgement stands on the foundations built by those who have come before us and is designed to evolve in partnership with people with lived experience, now and into the future.

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