Youth Council
What is the Narrabri Shire Youth Council?
The Youth Council is a Committee of young people established by Narrabri Shire Council in 2021.
The Youth Council is made up of Council’s Community Development Coordinator and up to twelve young people aged 12-24yrs that reside or attend school within the Narrabri Shire Local Government Area.
Youth Councillors will be appointed to the Youth Council for a term 24 months commencing in October each year.
What does the Youth Council do?
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Take a leadership role in the planning and organisation of events for young people, including local Youth Week celebrations, cinema screenings and music events;
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Provide a forum for young people to have a say on issues important to them;
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Participate in community life and support other youth organisations and services; and
What are the Youth Council’s Objectives?
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Work collaboratively with Youth Inter-agencies to run “Youth Week” programs/events across the Shire;
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Provide advice and input to initiatives across the Shire that include Youth;
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Liaise with “Youth Groups” to promote activities across the Shire;
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Improve coordination and identify gaps in services for the Youth of the Shire;
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Provide advice and assistance to Narrabri Shire Council on methods to enhance engagement with Youth in the Shire on issues relating to Youth; and
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Attend Youth forums and conferences where required and approved by GM delegates.