VicYouth recently sent a group of young leaders to the CHOSEN conference in Brisbane. For a week of workshops, networking, learning, and growth. Youth from across Australia are selected to attend this conference for their leadership potential, and desire to know Jesus. One of our teen mentors, Zion Meleisea reflected: CHOSEN was not just another...
Category: Highlights
Shred-It 2025
Youth from across the country travelled to the snowy Adventist Alpine Village in Jindabyne NSW for an exciting weekend on the slopes. Our speaker, Pastor Jeremy Choo, spoke at the worship sessions about discipleship. In reflection, Flynn Latchman writes: “Shred-it 2025 was amazing! So many new people that came this year especially from different states...
Big Camp 2025 Highlights
The Victorian Conference returned to Elmore for the annual Easter “Big Camp” This year, the theme for Big Camp was “Love: More than a word.” The Youth division looked at the theme “Love more” with guest speaker Pastor Jonathan Osorio. Youth band leader Ryan had this to say in reflection: “Being able to be a...
Pathfinder Camporee Highlights
For the first time in almost a decade, the March long weekend saw the long-awaited return of the Victorian Pathfinder Camporee. While normally a state-wide event, this Camporee was open to South Australia and Tasmania, and saw many clubs come from interstate. Over 700 Pathfinders gathered in Caveat, Victoria, after last minute venue changes due...
Leadership Day 2025
March 1st saw the return of the Victorian Leadership Summit. Now in it’s second year of partnership with other departments of the Victorian Conference, the day featured workshops from VicYouth, Women’s ministries, ADRA, Personal ministries, Family ministries, and more! VicYouth saw a record number of Pathfinders participate in Master Guide training that occurred across the...
Converge 2025
Converge is an annual 18+ festival held in Stuart’s point, NSW. It’s a great opportunity to hang out with friends and learn more about Jesus. With great beaches, speakers and social activities, Converge is one of the highlights of the youth Calendar. Charlotte Cross writes: “This was my first trip to converge and it did...
South-East Victorian Youth Rally
SEVY (South East Victorian Youth) Rally 2025, held at Heritage College, Narre Warren Campus, was a memorable weekend! Across the weekend of May 2-3, 2025 the rally welcomed over 1,600 youth, with an incredible turnout on both Friday night and Sabbath morning. It was a clear sign that God is stirring hearts and raising a...
Pathfinder Rally Day 2024
Over 350 Pathfinders gathered for the annual Pathfinder Rally day at Gilson College. The Rally Day is a special event to honour, congratulate, and recognise the achievements of Pathfinders, Leaders and Clubs throughout 2024. A huge congratulations to all of our Pathfinders that received special awards and accolades on the day. Including Master Guides, Pathfinder...
Youth Rally
This year’s Youth Rally saw 450 young people gather for a Rally combined with the 2024 BOLD Conference. Our speakers, Julian Archer and Terry Johnsson shared stories of their personal experience, how God took them from an impossible place and elevated them. Teaching us that nothing is truly impossible with God. Opal Sibanda writes: “I’m...