ISSUE 10 | April 2026
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RIVERSTONE YOUTH LEADS
By WARREN KIRBY, NSW Member for Riverstone
S NSW celebrated Youth Week 2026 from 16 April to 26 April, I welcome the release of the latest statewide polling, which strongly reflects what young people in our Riverstone community have already been telling us. This year’s theme — Dream. Dare. Do. — captures the spirit of a generation ready to be heard, and here in Riverstone, that conversation is not just underway, it’s gaining real momentum. The NSW Youth Week Poll 2026 reveals a generation that may appear happy on the surface, but is facing mounting pressures, especially when it comes to mental health, cost of living, and accessing the support they need. For me, these findings come as no surprise. Read on page 6.
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