BHP’s Benefiting My Community Program provides small grants for activities, initiatives and events in the communities of Muswellbrook, Denman, Singleton and Scone.

This generous grant will enable 20 young people from across the Upper Hunter to attend the workshop and learn everything they need to know about planning a skate, scooter and BMX competition for their community. 

The youngsters will develop valuable skills such as leadership, communication, decision-making, event coordination and working in a team environment.

“Young people are amazing and have so much to contribute to their communities,” UHCS community and youth development officer Rebecca Eveleigh said.

“With them organising and participating in this event, the community will have a wonderful opportunity to see this in action.”

Totem skateboarding founder Nigel Cameron agreed with Ms Eveleigh.

“This is a great opportunity to learn the ins and outs around skate events,” he said.

“Have fun, learning with us and gaining some great skills for the future.

“Who knows, you might even get a job out of it?”

Upper Hunter Community Services prides itself in offering services to everyone in the community.

“We are grateful to BHP for the grant that enables our Youth Development Project to increase skills and knowledge among our young people,” manager Sue Milton said.

The event, open to all young people and their families, will take place at the Muswellbrook Skatepark on Saturday, September 29, between noon and 4pm.