Youth Council

Youth Councillors will be appointed to the Youth Council for a term 24 months commencing in October each year. 

The Youth Council is also the lead stakeholder in the implementation and review of Council's Youth Strategy, a four-year guide developed to provide strategic direction for the delivery of support, programs, activities, and events that meet the needs of our diverse population of young people.

2022 - 2026 Youth Strategy(PDF, 3MB)

What does the Youth Council do? 

• Take a leadership role in the planning and organisation of events for young people, including local Youth Week celebrations, cinema screenings and music events; 

• Provide a forum for young people to have a say on issues important to them; 

• Participate in community life and support other youth organisations and services; and 

• Provide comments and suggestions on local government policies and programs for youth. 
  
  

What are the Youth Council’s Objectives? 

• Work collaboratively with Youth Inter-agencies to run “Youth Week” programs/events across the Shire; 

• Provide advice and input to initiatives across the Shire that include Youth; 

• Liaise with “Youth Groups” to promote activities across the Shire; 

• Improve coordination and identify gaps in services for the Youth of the Shire; 

• Provide advice and assistance to Narrabri Shire Council on methods to enhance engagement with Youth in the Shire on issues relating to Youth; and 

• Attend Youth forums and conferences where required and approved by GM delegates. 
  
  

What's Involved? 

• Participating in monthly meetings at Council offices; and 

• Contributing to planning and running youth events in the Narrabri Shire.