The Youth Council is open to young individuals between the ages of 12 – 22, living, working, or studying within the municipality. Some of its key responsibilities will include:
- providing valuable advice to Council on matters affecting young people
- creating opportunities for young people to engage with the Council and have their voices heard
- advocating for the interests, challenges, and opportunities faced by young people in our municipality
- offering input and feedback on relevant matters referred from the Council before formal decisions are made.
The City of Whittlesea is committed to ensuring First Nations representation and has reserved a dedicated position on the Youth Council for an Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young person.
Each term on the Youth Council is for a period of two years, allowing Youth Councilors the flexibility needed to fulfil their work, study or personal commitments.
Recruitment for City of Whittlesea’s Youth Council is now open through engage.whittlesea.vic.gov.au.
Applications close Monday 6 November.
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