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Learning for Life Youth Fest @ Flinders Lane

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Date:

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 +1 more

Time:

9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Cost:

Free

Venue:

Flinders Lane
376 Flinders Street
Townsville City QLD 4810

Phone:

13 48 10

Email:

enquiries@townsville.qld.gov.au

Overview

Flinders Lane is coming alive with a free, youth‑led festival built for real life. Designed by young people, for young people, this is a space to explore what’s next at your own pace.

Delivered by the Townsville Youth Council, this two‑day experience features:

👉 Real conversations. No fluff. No boring talks.

👉 Clear pathways into jobs, study, and volunteering - real skills, real people, real life.

👉 Get job‑ready with a FREE professional headshot photo (Thursday only).

Across two days, you can explore money, jobs, culture and life choices, explore study and employment pathways, understand mental health, wellbeing and life‑skills advice, get creative with Indian Block printing or simply chill out with other young people. Drop in anytime - stay for 10 minutes or the whole day.

Want to level up? Book in for one of four interactive workshops delivered by Jahin Tanvir, CEO of the Australian School of Entrepreneurship (bookings essential as seats are limited – Register for a workshop with Jahin Tanvir).

Zone
Activity

Welcome Hub
(Zone 1)

Check in, grab a site map and explore the event.

The Parlour
(Zone 2)

Thursday

  • 9:30 to 11:30am – Public Speaking & Communicating with Confidence
  • 12:30 to 2:30pm – Vision Boarding & Ideation (aka goal setting)

Friday

  • 9:30 to 11:30am – Leadership Skills & Personal Branding
  • 12:30 to 2:30pm – Epic Fails: How to Cope

The Manhattan
(Zone 3)

Meet organisations including:

  • ADF Careers
  • Citylibraries
  • Community Information Centre
  • QLD Office of Youth
  • Queensland Council LGBTQIA+
  • Salvation Army
  • Sharehouse Youth
  • St Vinnies Support
  • James Cook University
  • Youth With a Mission (YWAM)

Drop in any time.​

The Balcony
(Zone 4)

Thursday

  • 9:30am to 2:55pm – Professional LinkedIn Headshots
  • Book in at the Balcony

Friday

  • 9:30am to 2:55pm – Traditional Indian Wood Block Printing Drop-In Creative Workshop

Balcony Chill Tables
(Zone 4A)

Take a break and connect with others.

Games including but not limited to:

  • Checkers
  • Tic Tac Toe
  • UNO
  • Playing cards
  • Puzzles

Laneway Real Talk
(Zone 5)

Real Talk about life skills, work, and identity – No bookings required just drop in and out.

Thursday: Earn It. Manage It. Live It.

  • 9:30am – Know Your Rights. Use Them. (Queensland Human Rights Commission)
  • 11:30am – Money = Options. Learn how to start small, smart and early. (Evergreen Financial)
  • 1pm – Careers, Risks, Setbacks – The real story behind success. (Flinders Lane Owner and Builder)
  • 2pm – Renting, Leases, Bonds – What you need to know before you leave home. (Harcourts Kingsberry Real Estate)

Friday: Identity & Leadership

  • 9:30am – What’s It Really Like to Be an Apprentice? (Coulture Hair Studio)
  • 10:30am – Culture, Identity and Building Your Path. (Namu Collective)
  • 11:30am – Banking, Fees, Scams – and how to stay in control. (Westpac Castletown)
  • 1pm – From Uni to Purpose-Led Business. (Woven Visions)
  • 2pm – What Elected Leadership Really Looks Like – no spin. (Mayor Nick Dametto: Townsville City Council)
Laneway Chill Space (Zone 5)
A space to recharge.​
  • Casual seating
  • Recharge your phone (BYO cable)
  • Beanbags
Laneway Snack Station (Zone 5)
Grab a free snack and stay energised.​
  • Fruit
  • Cookies
  • Muesli bars
  • Chips
  • Water refill station

Underground Wellbeing Space (Zone 6)

Need a breather? Drop in anytime.

Mental wellbeing workshops

Tools to support yourself and your mates

Quiet space to reset

Led by Townsville Suicide Prevention Network with local partners.

​Zone map and full program available here from 1 April 2026

Additional Details

Age Suitability:

High school

Notes:

Please note this event is only for young people aged 12–25.

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