Michaela Meade
Young people living in the Yan Yean electorate are being invited to nominate for the 2022 Yan Yean Youth Council, to represent their peers and make a difference in the community.
The Yan Yean electorate includes Donnybrook, Doreen, Mernda, Whittlesea and Woodstock, with MP Danielle Green announcing the opening of applications from young people 16-24 years in the area.
Ms Green said the council was a great opportunity for the local youth to have their voices heard.
“The Youth Council is a fantastic forum where young locals can build leadership and communication skills, working together to represent the voices of their peers,” she said.
“It [is] also an important space for much-needed social interaction during the pandemic.
“I encourage anyone who’s interested to apply.”
Last year’s councillors attended a Youth Roundtable hosted by Youth Minister Ros Spence, assisted in the running of the local Clean Up Australia Day event, and supported their peers by creating mental health resources in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
The council is co-ordinated by Ms Green’s office, and will meet regularly throughout the year.
The application form is available online, with young people of different gender identities and cultural backgrounds encouraged to apply.
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