Shaping the Future: An International Youth Day

Workshop for Empowering the Youth for A Sustainable Tomorrow (15+)

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Date and Time

Tues, 12 Aug 2025 4:00 PM - 5:30 PM AEST

Location

Azure Beach Library
Azure room, Ground floor located next to the library

About this Event

August 12 marks International Youth Day, a global celebration that shines a spotlight on the power, potential and passion of young people. This year's theme, "Youth Empowerment for a Sustainable Future," highlights the importance of equipping youth with the tools, opportunities, and support they need to shape a better tomorrow. 
To mark this important occasion, Azure Beach Library is proud to partner with local businesses and community leaders to host a special event designed to help participants their careers and explore a meaningful pathway to success.

Session will cover:

  📹Video presentation showcasing local businesses and the wide range of career opportunities available in our area.  

🎙️Talks from two local professionals, sharing their personal journeys, challenges, and the support they can offer to help you get started.

👨‍💼Insights from a local council member, offering practical advice on career building, local volunteer opportunities and how to stay engaged in your community.

Whether you're finishing school, looking for your first job or exploring and planning for your future, this event is designed to connect you with real people, real opportunities and real guidance. 

For more information about this year's International Youth Day theme, visit the United Nation's website HERE.

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If you have any questions or require any access or support requirements in order to participate please let us know in the booking order or you can contact us via email: events@azurebeachlibrary.gov.au or phone us on: 02 8879 5556.

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Mohammad Amin

International Youth Day Event: Fast Fashion Fix!

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Did you know?

Australians are the second highest clothing consumers in the world and throw away, on average, 23 kilos of unwanted clothing into landfill per person every year! Much of this clothing has been barely worn or, if damaged, needs only minor repairs to become wearable again.

If this sounds like a huge problem, well, you’re right. But there’s good news!

You can make a difference!

Are you between the ages of 15 and 24?

Do you have a favourite piece of clothing that is worn or damaged?

Don’t throw it away! 

Bring it along to our special International Youth Day Fast Fashion Fix workshop and learn how you can extend the life of and customise your most loved clothing in a way that makes it uniquely yours!

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Our awesome instructors will teach you various visible mending techniques so that you can make repairs that express your creativity and individuality while practising sustainability and reducing consumption in a fun way.

You’ll even get a free mending kit to start you off!

We’ll also give you a quick run-down on how to use Azure Beach Council’s brand new clothes swapping app to give your gently worn items a second chance! It’s a great way to feel the buzz of getting something new in a way that’s more sustainable in the fight against fast fashion!

Sounds great! So where and when is this happening?!

Glad you asked! Event details are as follows:

Date:        Saturday 17th August 2024

Time:        2:00 pm to 3:30 pm

Place:       The Azure Room at Azure Beach Public Library

Cost:         FREE!

If you want to find out more about sustainability and International Youth Day 2024, you can read up on it here – From Clicks to Progress: Youth Digital Pathways For Sustainable Development 

by Marica Rajic

Stories Without Borders: celebrating courage and resilience

At Auzure Beach Public Library, we believe in the power of stories. Stories have the power to inspire us, connect us, share wisdom, and, promote empathy and understanding. That's why we are so excited to announce our upcoming Human Library event during Refugee Week: Stories without Borders.

Refugee Week 2024

If you've never heard of a Human Library before, it's kind of like a regular library, but the books are human! Our Human books will be sharing their stories and experiences as refugees. From the challenges they've faced to the contributions they've made to our community, these stories are all about resilience, courage and hope. 

Join us for an afternoon of storytelling, connection, and celebration.

Date: Thursday 20 June 2024

Time: 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM

Location: Azure Beach Library

No need to book your spot, but spaces are limited.

Keep an eye on our social media to get a sneak-peak at our selection of human books.

Visit Refugee Week and Human Library to learn more about the inspiration behind our event.

-Jasmine Banister-Williams