Why have a Youth Advisory Council

• Young people have a lot of ideas and energy that can be used for positive change.
• To involve young people, in meaningful ways, in decisions which affect them.
• The Youth Advisory Council provides young people and the Shire of Manjimup with a reference group for youth issues.

What is the Youth Advisory Council?

• A forum for young people to discuss the issues that affect them and to advise local and state government on policy, programs and services in the area of youth affairs.
• The Youth Advisory Council will have a maximum of 20 young people aged between 12-20 who live in the Shire of Manjimup.
• The Youth Advisory Council will be a youth focus group for the Shire of Manjimup.

What do you get from being a Member of Youth Advisory Council?

• Opportunity to develop skills in decision making, teamwork, developing creative ideas and finding out how local and state government operates.
• Meet with young people, make friends and socialise.
• Enhance leadership skills.
• Opportunity to participate in youth projects for example Camps, Bus Trips, and Dance Parties.
• Have Fun.

What will be expected of me if I become a member of Youth Advisory Council?

• Be a member of the Youth Advisory Council for one year and attend monthly meetings.
• Alternate turns of Chairperson and Secretary at each meeting.
• The Youth Development Officer may require the Youth Advisory Council to participate in other related activities as they arise.
• Members of the Youth Advisory Council will have a strong role in encouraging greater participation by young people in community initiatives.

For Further Information, contact

Youth Development Officer,
Shire of Manjimup
MANJIMUP WA 6258

Phone 9771 8820
Email andrew.stuart@manjimup.wa.gov.au