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Youth Advisory Council (YAC)
In 1993, the Shire conducted an investigation into the needs of local youth. The study highlighted key areas such as transport, recreation and social activities, education, training and employment opportunities.
In an effort to tackle some of these issues head on, a YAC was formed. Since this time the YAC has, and will continue, to address the findings and recommendations of the report in proactive and constructive ways.
Youth Advisory Council Key Aims
Events & Projects:
- Coordinate a one day art workshop in celebration of National Youth Week (funded by the Department for Communities)
- Coordinate school holiday programs, including social & recreational activities (funded by the Department for Communities)
- Hold a minimum of one all ages music event, showcasing local talent within the shire (funding not yet identified)
- Coordinate a series of art workshops for young women(funded by Y-Culture Regional)
- Coordinate “Game of Skate” skate competitions at the Margaret River youth precinct (in partnership with Bomb City Skates).
- Hold the second “Margies Culture Fest” or a similarYouth Advisory Council cultural event at the skate park.
- Coordinate the Blue Bay project and explore the Universal Key project– aimed at increasing Disability Access and Inclusion.
- Establish a Youth Advisory Council “Focus Group” aimed at meeting the needs and wants of young people aged 16-25 who have a vested interest in the community.
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Open the Margaret River Zone Room on a regular basis.
The Constitution provides further information on the Youth Advisory Council
For just about anything else, check out the YAC Facebook
For more information contact:
Community Development Trainee
- Hours
- Mon - Fri: 8.00am to 4.30pm
- Telephone
- 08 9780 5239
- Fax
- 08 9757 2512