Access to facilities
Access to open spaces, parks, sporting facilities, pools, galleries, libraries and museums. Where we can connect and do what we love.
Have your say to WIN Beats Solo Headphones
Are you 12-24 years old? Tell us what's great about living here and what could make you feel more connected to your community.
Complete the activity below to go into the draw to win Beats Solo Headphones!
Good to know:
- Competition period Monday 2 March to Sunday 26 April 2026
- One entry per person
- Open to Australian residents aged 12 to 24 years.
- You only need to submit a response for one category to be entered into the competition.
- Full Terms and Conditions apply
Completed the activity before the competition opened? You can opt in by emailing engage@maitland.nsw.gov.au during the competition period.
Activity instructions:
Maitland City Council is developing a youth supporting plan and we need your input. Get involved by adding a comment in the ideas board below. Be sure to enter your contact details and opt into the competition if you'd like to be entered into the draw (parent or legal guardian contact details if aged between 12 and 17 years).
Pick a category (or multiple!) and share your thoughts and ideas.
😃 I enjoy… what's great about living in Maitland? 😃
🤞 I dream of… what would make you feel more connected to your community? 🤞
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17 April, 2026
Deegan says:
I would like more night time activities for people but yeah more things that I can do in the night
17 April, 2026
Dakota says:
More night-life activities , more young clothes shops, more grunge clothes, more sakte parks
17 April, 2026
Howlin' & Luke says:
I dream of more filthy e gigs. Many more. And lots of love and kisses
17 April, 2026
Zara.sanders1 says:
More malls or shopping centres
Open art gallery's
More vegan friendly cafes
Less concrete
17 April, 2026
Finn says:
I don't enjoy being in maitkand due to the socially undesirable, people are often unkind.
17 April, 2026
Sylmarise says:
Live music, arts like theatre, more carnivals, free community events
17 April, 2026
Heather says:
More opportunities for art, like music, performances such as drama, and visual artworks.
17 April, 2026
Ben says:
I love the acsess of different shops like for example I went to Uluru the other day and there is not as much shops and friendly people.
17 April, 2026
Kaylan says:
More festivals
17 April, 2026
Jad3 says:
I enjoy having aboriginal events
17 April, 2026
-N says:
Safety for LGBTQIA.
17 April, 2026
WILL says:
MORE ARTSY AND MUSO EVENTS CATERERED TOWARDS YOUNG ADULTS.
What you've told us so far...
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Activities specifically for Young People
More events and entertainment, including creative arts, music and safe night-time options. To feel a sense of belonging to our community and a rich social life.
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Education and Employment
Access to programs that extend your schooling and build practical job skills, from résumé workshops to interview training, helping us grow and prepare for future opportunities.
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Opportunities to speak up
We want more chances to be part of Council decision-making. It matters to us to know our voices are heard and valued on the issues that affect us.
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Heritage, history and the environment
We’re proud of Maitland’s history, heritage and natural environment, and we want to help celebrate and protect them for the young people who come after us.
