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Posted inArmidale, Education

BackTrack Youth ride the waves at Surf for Life program

blankby New England Times News DeskSeptember 10, 2025September 12, 2025

Eight young people from BackTrack Youth Works swapped welding tools and the bush for boards and waves, taking part in Surfing Australia’s Surf for Life program at Kingscliff.

Posted inAgriculture, Education, Youth

New England youth gain educational boost

blankby Lia EdwardsJune 18, 2025June 19, 2025

Young people in the New England region will be supported to improve their literacy and numeracy skills while achieving machine operation accreditation thanks to $50,000 in funding.

Posted inArmidale

Youths from Armidale’s BackTrack Youth Works attend VIP Sydney FC experience

blankby New England Times News DeskMarch 8, 2024

Three young men from Armidale’s BackTrack program have been treated to a special VIP experience at Allianz Stadium over the weekend.

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