Youth Council

Youth Council is made up of young community members who provide a forum and advocacy for young people with in the Rural City of Murray Bridge Community.

The purpose of the Youth Council is to,

Give members the opportunity to develop skills in civic participation and decision-making on items that affect their community
To create a better working relationship between young people and Local Government
Consult with young people to achieve improved outcomes across Council
Inform Council’s policies and program development
Engage actively with the Youth Advisory Committee on arising matters
To help out and provide support at Local Council events

Youth Council members also gain experience in Council processes and dealings that allow insight for further involvement with Council such as joining the Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) or even employment opportunities.

You can still be involved even without being a Youth Council member. We would like to hear opinions and ideas for improvements within the Rural City of Murray Bridge.

Why should you join Youth Council?

Youth Council is a great place to gain some experience in a professional environment while also providing a forum to the Youth of Murray Bridge.

Some key takeaways,

An understanding of Council departments, processes and how they contribute to the everyday life of Murray Bridge residents
Professional Development Sessions and training
Support in accessing funding for projects the Council identifies
Invitations to key official functions

What the Youth Council are involved with,

Advocating for the needs of young people
Assisting in the development and delivery of an Annual Action Plan
Actively working to develop and implement projects that encourage youth participation

To join The Youth Council please click here.

View our Terms of Reference here.