Youth Council

The goals of the Youth Advisory Council are to:

• Provide opportunities for young people to have their say and influence Council policies, plans and strategies
• Promote young people as valuable citizens who make a positive contribution to the community
• Provide opportunities for young people to develop leadership skills
• Provide the opportunity for Councillors to meet, hear and learn from young people
• Provide opportunities for young people to consult with the wider community

The objectives of the Youth Council are to:

• Represent and promote the voice of young people in the Mildura Rural City Council municipality
• Provide a platform for young people to advocate on priorities that are important to their lives
• Advise Mildura Rural City Council on current and emerging issues affecting young people
• Provide opportunities for young people to influence youth-focused programs and projects
• Provide a mechanism for young people to oversee the implementation of the Youth Strategy
• Identify service gaps and opportunities for improved cooperation, coordination, advice and feedback to young people and partnerships that will improve outcomes for young people
• Build a sense of civic pride about young people in the community
• Provide opportunities for young people to be engaged in civic activities and events
• Include young people from diverse backgrounds in decision-making processes
• Strengthen professional development opportunities for young people
• Develop young people’s confidence and leadership skills

Interested young people aged between 12 and 25 must complete an Expression of Interest form, undertake an interview and provide a referee.

Applicants will be selected according to the following selection criteria:

• Their ability to constructively participate in an advisory capacity
• The ability to represent a broad range of views that reflects the diversity of the Mildura Rural City Council community
• A thorough understanding of the local community and its social, environment and economic influences on young people
• Good knowledge and understanding of the local issues that are relevant to young people
• A willingness to contribute positively to meetings in a fair and unbiased manner
• The ability to look beyond personal interests for the benefit of the community
• The ability and willingness to encourage participation from the community
• The capacity to commit to the Youth Council and its expectations for the duration of the Youth Council term
• A willingness to celebrate the success and achievements of young people in the Mildura Rural City Council municipality

If you are interested, complete the Expression of Interest form before 5pm on 20 November 2024.