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Some of our activities have included:
ANZAC Day Services
Youth Councillors attended a range of ANZAC Day services across Latrobe City to pay their respect to those who gave their lives for our country.
Latrobe City Community Engagement Project
Youth Councillors completed Council’s ‘Have A Say’ survey and provided ideas on how to involve and engage young people in Council’s decision making process.
Traralgon Activity Centre Plan Project Youth Consultation
Youth Councillors joined with the Latrobe City Youth Leadership Program participants to provide input into the Traralgon Activity Centre Plan Project Community Consultation. Youth Council will continue to be involved in the development process for this project.
Morwell Skate Park Consultation
Youth Councillors canvassed views of a broad range of local young people and encouraged feedback about the eight potential sites for the establishment of a new skate park in Morwell.
Sister Cities Australian National Conference in Rockhampton
Five Youth Councillors attended the annual Sister Cities Australia National Conference in Rockhampton in July to learn more about sister city relationships, discuss youth engagement, and build networks with other young leaders across Australia. Twenty youth delegates participated in several skill development workshops including – ‘How to make a boring message fun’ and the development of a Sister Cities Australia youth delegates webpage ‘sistercities2010.grou.ps’.
Youth Info Card
Youth Council is currently working on the final stages for the development and production of the Youth Info card which details contact information about local support agencies and services for young people aged 12-21 in Latrobe City. The wallet sized card will also provide a range of discounts and privileges.
Other highlights to date:
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Regular meetings with the Latrobe City Mayor, Kellie O’Callaghan, to discuss youth related issues.
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Attendance at Ordinary Council Meetings and a quarterly dinner with the Latrobe City Councillors and Executive Team members.
Guest Speakers:
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Russell Northe, MLA Member for Morwell
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Kristine Walsh, Youth Homelessness Services Quantum Support Services
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Mario Christou, mental health guest speaker
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Whatever Youth Diversity Project
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ANZAC Day Services – Jessica Lewis and Stephanie Llewellyn pictured with Latrobe City Mayor Kellie O’Callaghan at the Morwell Cenotaph
Traralgon Activity Centre Plan Project Youth Consultation – Jessica Lewis and Holly Cropper identify areas that they use in the Traralgon CBD
Sister Cities Australia National Conference in Rockhampton – Youth delegates (L to R) Giorgia Scott, Holly Cropper, Jerome Johnston, Naomi Eaton and Stephanie Llewellyn pictured at Central Queensland University where the Sister Cities Youth Delegates webpage was developed.
Youth delegates Naomi Eaton and Stephanie Llewellyn pictured with her Excellency Ms Penelope Wensley Governor of Queensland.
Youth Info Card - Giorgia Scott and Beth Ham review the Youth Info Card content
Guest speakers – Youth Councillors pictured with Mario Christou, one of the many guest speakers to address youth council during the year.
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