Join the Youth CollectiveApplications are now open for the 2025 Shire of Harvey Youth Collective.
The Youth Collective is a group of young people aged 13 to 18 that help the Shire plan and deliver youth-focused events and activities over a 12-month period.
The group meets regularly to discuss relevant issues and advises the Shire on matters that impact young people.
Joining the Youth Collective means you can help make a difference in your community and town.
In 2024, the Youth Collective helped deliver major events including school holiday programs and the highly successful Sunset Festival.
What's in it for you?- Expand your communication and event management skills;
- Gain leadership, team building and negotiation skills;
- Make lasting friendships in a fun and inclusive environment;
- Build on your Resume and appeal to future employers;
- Have your ideas heard and considered by local government representatives and community stakeholders;
- Collaboration with other Youth Collectives in the South West
Its kicks off in May 2025 and we ask for an annual commitment to April 2026.
Meetings will be held about every 4 weeks at Lot 208 Youth Inc (behind the Australind Library) or you can join in online. Meetings are usually on a Tuesday afternoon from 4pm to 5pm, but this is up for negotiation once the group forms each year.
The Shire of Harvey Youth Collective is part of a wider commitment to better support local youth. Read about this commitment in the Voices of Youth 2021-2026
Apply hereApplications for 2025 are now open. Applications close on Sunday, 27 April 2025.
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All nominees will be contacted by the Community Development Youth team for an interview. If suitable you and your parent / guardian will be required to sign a Membership form agreeing to the criteria for membership as outlined in the Terms of Reference.
Criteria for membershipThe following membership criteria for the Youth Collective applies:
- An ability to constructively participate in a fair, inclusive and open-minded manner;
- An ability to consider a broad range of views that reflect the diversity and needs of the community;
- An interest in local issues that are relevant to young people;
- A desire to communicate openly and honestly with others;
- A capacity to commit to the Youth Collective for the required 12-month duration;
- The ability to represent the Shire at youth-focused programs and events.
All members must abide by a Code of Conduct (rules for behaviour) to be agreed by the group at the beginning of each 12-month term.
More information and contactsFor further information, please contact the Community Development Youth Team on 9729 0356 or send us an email.
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