Recruitment for the 2022 Youth Advisory Committee is currently in full swing. We are looking for young people aged 12-25 and community members over 25 who are interested in youth issues.
The Advisory Committee is a lively and productive forum for people who are passionate about issues that affect the lives and wellbeing of young people in Knox. It brings together a range of young people aged 12 – 25, community representatives and Councillors.
The focus of the committee is to consider the perspective and ideas of young people on a range of important issues and provide feedback to Council. Recent topics include:
- our climate response plan
- ideas for activating Boronia Activity Centre (part of the Boronia Revitalisation Project)
- the Council and Community Plans
- ideas for projects to improve intergenerational connection within Knox
- feedback on the Gilbert Park Youth Pavilion mural
- improving emergency management.
The committee meets once a month either online or in a wheelchair accessible venue. The first meeting of 2022 will be held in February.
Anyone interested is invited to. Applications close at 9am on Wednesday 24 November.
