Youth Advisory Council

Youth Advisory Council

Calls for Expression of Interest

Wattle Range Council is looking for young people aged 12-24 who live in the Wattle Range Council area to join its Youth Advisory Council.

About you

• Be aged at least 12, and be no older than 24 at the date of submitting the EOI (Applicants over 18 must provide a working with children check)
• Live in Wattle Range Council
• Have an interest in the wellbeing of young people, youth events and activities, leadership and helping others in the community
• Can think ‘big picture’
• Young people who are Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse, young people living with a disability and members of the LGBTIQ+ community are encouraged to apply

What’s in it for you?

Free training in topics such as:

• Public Speaking
• Media Training/awareness
• Leadership
• Resilience and overcoming adversity
• Financial Literacy (budgeting)

• Team Building session at Noorla-Yo Long
• Get involved in your local community
• Meet other young people passionate about youth wellbeing, services & events
• Influence Council decisions
• Be mentored by the Mayor and senior Council staff
• Receive a certificate of accomplishment and personal references
• It will be fun, great for your CV and personal development and a great excuse to meet new people.

What do you have to do?

• Commit to regular meetings (up to monthly) for 8 month (day of the week and time will be negotiated with the successful members)
• Be the voice of youth in your community
• Be inclusive and considerate of the needs of all young people within the community
• Be willing to be actively involved in conversations and contribute to discussions
• Be willing to assist with planning and running youth events