Youth Council is an opportunity for young people from across the Greater Geelong region to have a say in the decisions that affect their lives, represent the views of young people and develop new skills.
Nominations for the 2025 Youth Council have now closed. Our election period will open on Monday 11 November 2024.
The City of Greater Geelong Youth Council:
- is made up of 11 young people aged between 12 and 17 years old,
- provides opportunities for young people to participate and learn about civic and democratic processes and provides multiple mechanisms for Council to seek and receive advice and input from young people about youth specific issues,
- is elected in December each year and members serve a term of 12 months which commence with a series of induction sessions in January,
- meet once a month from February onwards in the City Hall Chamber to hear presentations, give their input and advice to guests and discuss topics important to young people, and
- participate in the Councillor Connect Mentoring Program, provide reports to Council and deliver a speech summarising the report and their advice at Council meetings.
Need to know more...
For more information or support please contact our Youth Civic Participation Officer by: