Wellington Shire Youth Council - we need you!

Why should you join the Wellington Shire Youth Council (WSYC)?
WSYC is a committee made up of diverse young people who represent the voice of youth who live, work and/or study in Wellington.
Together, they develop and deliver projects and campaigns, and advocate for young people in Wellington. They also function as an advisory group for Council by:
- Providing a means for youth to engage with different people, gather feedback, and suggest innovations to the Wellington Shire Council, other levels of government and the community.
- Identifying key issues relating to young people in Wellington and actively participating in the development of strategies to address these.
- Raising the profile of young people in Wellington and shining a light on their valuable contribution to our communities.
- Maintaining inclusive and representative membership of the Youth Council, which encourages and supports the participation of young people with a broad range of life experiences and further aspirations.
- Providing the opportunity for young people to experience civic decision-making processes and supporting their own active participation in these processes.
If you live anywhere in Wellington Shire, are between 12 - 24 years old, and are passionate about improving the quality of life for young people in our communities, then we would love to hear from you.
All applications are welcome, and as part of our commitment to building a diverse, multicultural and inclusive group of local youth, we actively encourage applications from young people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, as well as those living with a disability; are culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse; who identify with the LGBTIQ community; who are part time or full time secondary or tertiary students; employed or unemployed; parents and people with a broad range of interests.
Successful applicants are appointed for a two-year term. Youth Mayor and other leadership roles are elected following the induction process.
Visit www.wellington.vic.gov.au/youth to apply. Applications close 31 October 2023 at 11.59pm.