Hay is situated in the western Riverina region of south western New South Wales, Australia, and has a population of 2,636 (2006 Census). It is one of the country’s leading wool growing and sheep meat producing areas and has irrigated crops such as watermelon, broccoli and lettuce. In October 2012, the young people of Hay showed off their extraordinary talents with the final performance of Outback Theatre for Young People’s Alive and Kicking project.