Plenty of free autumn school holiday fun

Lismore MP Janelle Saffin says young people will have plenty of free activities to choose from this autumn school holidays.
Media Release

YOUNG people across the Lismore electorate can look forward to an exciting lineup of activities during the upcoming autumn school holidays, thanks to the NSW Government’s Holiday Break program.

The program ensures that young people in regional areas have opportunities to stay active and engaged in enjoyable activities during the school holidays, regardless of financial barriers.

The list of free school holiday programs in April includes:

  • Kyogle Together’s Youth Week Regional Roller skating event at North Lismore.
  • Far North Coast Hockey Inc’s Multi-sports camp in Goonellabah. 
  • Rainbow Roos Inclusive and Adaptable Soccer Skills Holiday Program
  • North Coast Rugby Union – Rugby for Good clinic at Byron Bay
  • Guungyah Ngallingnee Aboriginal Corporation has three events in Tabulam- Jubullym Jarjums Cultural on Country Day, Sports Day, and Bike Fixing Day.
  • Murwillumbah Community Centre’s Youth Fest 2025

To make it easier for families to plan, the program offers an interactive map that makes it easy to find activities nearby.

For more details and a full list of activities across your local area, go to: nsw.gov.au/holidaybreak.

The Member for Lismore Janelle Saffin is encouraging local families to make the most of this opportunity,

“It’s wonderful that local young people will be able to access these free events over the school holidays.

“There are a range of activities on offer for our young people to get involved, have fun and maybe try something these school holidays, without any cost to families.

“This NSW Government program is all about making school holidays in regional areas more enjoyable and accessible for everyone.”