This podcast, hosted by young Girgarre radio star Sarah “Sez” Varcoe, encapsulates the experiences had during the Fairfax Youth Initiative in 2019. Each episode contains a new perspective from participants, mentors, and other Fairfax Associates throughout the intense Fairfax week leading up to the final showcase.
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Episode 1:
Vicki Fairfax
Take a deep dive into the history with Vicki Fairfax, wife of George Fairfax, founder of Fairfax Youth Initiative. Here Vicki reminisces over the journey of how Fairfax Youth Initiative became the community's most cherished event. Exploring Vicki's thoughts on why expression through the arts is important and why it is important to target the youth in our rural areas. Let's dive in shall we?
Episode 2:
Inspiration from the artists
This episode includes the Artists outlooks throughout Fairfax Youth Initiative 2019 and their ideas on the creative world that our youth live in. Exploring their inspiration and passions, importance of their role as an Artist and the ability for the Arts to be a get away for struggling youth. You will feel excited as you listen to this episode, and maybe it will convince you to do something you are passionate about?
Episode 3:
Through the minds of our youth…
This episode we hear from our Youth about their Fairfax Youth Initiative 2019 experience and their thoughts on the benefits of taking part in the Arts. As we listen we will learn about their challenges, changes in perception and achievements throughout their time spent with the Artists and the 2019 FYI community. Let's tune in and hear what they have to say...
Episode 4:
"Opportunity creators”
This episode we hear from the Teachers that gave our youth the opportunity to experience Fairfax Youth Initiative 2019. Their constant push for the schools to include programs that promote creativity and self-expression through the Arts is giving students across the Murry Malee the chance to be themselves. In this episode you can hear the passion these amazing Teachers have for the students and these opportunities...
Episode 5:
A community that stands for the arts and their youth.
This episode we dive into the behind the scenes of funding, managing and supporting FYI. Big thanks to the Swan Hill Community for celebrating our Youth through the wonderful world of Theatre.