Want to be heard in your community? 

Want to make a difference? 

Then join the Youth Council!

The Rural City of Wangaratta Council coordinates a fantastic Youth Council program and also works with other organisations and community groups to gain positive outcomes for local young people.

By becoming a member of the Youth Council, you will develop leadership skills, become a voice for young people in the community and be involved in many youth and community events.

Wangaratta Youth Council meets twice a month to discuss youth issues, work on upcoming events for young people and to develop forums that young people can have a voice and be recognised in their local community.

There are 12 young people aged 14 – 18 years on Youth Council each term (July – June). Any young person who wants to have a say about what happens for young people in Wangaratta is encouraged to apply each year in March when nominations open.

For further information, or to make any suggestions or comments about youth services in the Rural City of Wangaratta, please contact Council's Community/Youth Development Officer on (03) 5722 0819 or youthcouncil@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

Youth Council Nominations for 2012-2013 are now open!

Make a Difference for Young People in Your Community

If you are a community minded person aged between 14 and 18 years old and would like to provide support and advice to Council on youth related issues, then why not consider nominating as a representative to the Rural City of Wangaratta Youth Advisory Committee and really make a difference.

The Rural City of Wangaratta is seeking nominations from young people aged 14 to 18 years for the role of Youth Councillor for the 2012-2013 Youth Council.

The role of a Youth Councillor is to represent the views and opinions of all young people in the Rural City of Wangaratta to provide an opportunity to become involved in and contribute to the well being of local young people and the wider community.

Through Youth Council you will gain confidence, develop leadership skills, help organise youth events, enjoy camps, forums & community events.

The Youth Council has worked on various community projects that have been of benefit to our community such as raising awareness around youth homelessness. Many of our past Youth Councillors have gone on to become leaders within their communities and fields of employment.

For more information please contact Katy Hawkins, Council’s Community/Youth Development Officer by phoning 5722 0819 or 0438 362 984 or email youthcouncil@wangaratta.vic.gov.au

or visit the Youth Council Nominations webpage.

Youth Council nominations for 2012-2013 close on Friday 20 April 2012.

Download:

Youth Council nomination form (197 KB)

Youth Council Fact Sheet (113 KB)

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