Swich On Youth Forum 2013
Come along and spend the day with other young people, while being inspired to create the change you want to see in your community! The swich on Youth Forum is for young people aged 12-17 to get involved in a two-day Forum to get their ideas and thoughts heard about making Ipswich a great city for young people to live in. Your ideas will also be considered in the development of programs in our community.
Film Making Workshops
Two day workshop held on consecutive Saturdays that allows young people (aged 12-17 years) to learn the basics of creative video making and in the lead up to the Ipswich Film Festival for Youth (IFFY).
Ipswich Film Festival for Youth (IFFY)
Calling all young budding film makers, producers and directors! It’s the 2013 Ipswich Film Festival (IFFY)! This year’s IFFY theme is “Finding Home” and we want to know what this means to you? Is it finding your home after the 2011/2013 floods…or a look at the difference between a house and a home.
School Holiday Guide
Welcome to the latest school holiday guide filled with an action-packed to-do list of things happening in Ipswich!
Why not get out and about at one of Ipswich’s parks at an ‘Active Breaks’ activity, or book into one of the great Kids Go Wild activities being held at the Queens Park
Show off your skills at the Scooter and BMX Comps or create some noise at the Plug & Play Music Workshops. Check out the list of things to keep you entertained these holidays!
About Us
Hello & Welcome to The Swich
Welcome to your new guide to all things fun and active in The Swich. As you can see, we’ve undergone some exciting changes to create a place to help you live, work, learn + play in Ipswich city. This website has been designed to provide information for young Ipswich residents and their families about activities and services available to them in the City. Here you’ll find the latest information on:
- Playing – find information about shows, exhibits, holiday activities and more;
- Indoor and Outdoor activities – parks, walking trails and more
- Learning – links to a variety of learning services in the city
- Living – all things fun in Ipswich to help you live an active and enjoyable life
- Services – links to a range of community services available to you and your family to help you on life’s journey
- Competitions – various competitions throughout the year.
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