Community & Business
19 March, 2026
Free cuts for Youth Week
YOUNG people in the Mareeba Shire can celebrate Youth Week in style this year, with the council partnering with a Cairns barber shop to deliver free and fresh haircuts.
To celebrate Queensland Youth Week (11-19 April), Mareeba Shire Libraries has again partnered with Fresh Start Academy to deliver local youth the freshest haircuts – whether it’s short back and sides, a low/mid/high taper, a fade or burst fade, or whatever their heart desires.
Fresh Start Academy is a Cairns-based barber training program that gives at risk youth an opportunity to get their lives back on track by learning skills to become a qualified barber and earn a living.
The barber shop will be sending four trainee barbers along with their educator to each event. In addition to free haircuts, it’s a great opportunity for young people in the local area to connect with each other and their community in a positive way.
No bookings are required, children must be at least four years old to have their hair cut, and parental/guardian consent is required for all kids aged 15 and under.
Event details:
Dimbulah Library
• Monday, 23 March from 2pm-5pm. Ph: 4093 5963 for more information.
Chillagoe Town Hall
• Monday, 30 March from 1:30pm-3:30pm. Ph: 4086 4622 for more information.
Kuranda Library
• Thursday, 9 April from 10:30am-3:30pm. Ph: 4093 9185 for more information.
Mareeba Library
• Friday, 10 April from 10:30am-3:30pm. Ph: 4086 4622 for more information.
