Blue Mountains Youth Council
The Youth Council is an exciting opportunity to be a voice for young people in the Blue Mountains.
Becoming a part of the Youth Council is a great opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain an understanding of the role of local government and advocacy, while also being a standout feature on your resume.
The Youth Council meets monthly and develops a program of actions to increase opportunities and improve services for young people, and also to share their opinions and ideas with Councillors and staff.
The focus of the Youth Council is determined by its members each year – that means you get to set the agenda.
In previous years the Youth Council has chosen to focus on the environment and climate change, and engaged with Project Plant It, which supports children and young people to learn about and help regenerate native vegetation and habitat.
Applications for the 2024 Youth Council are now open.
Complete the application form and submit via email to: communitydevelopment@bmcc.nsw.gov.au
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CHRISTMAS ‘GIVING TREE’ RETURNS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED
Share CHRISTMAS ‘GIVING TREE’ RETURNS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED on Facebook Share CHRISTMAS ‘GIVING TREE’ RETURNS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED on Twitter Share CHRISTMAS ‘GIVING TREE’ RETURNS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED on Linkedin Email CHRISTMAS ‘GIVING TREE’ RETURNS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN NEED linkChristmas is fast approaching and most young people are looking forward to the celebrations. However, not everyone is so fortunate. To help improve this situation, the Blue Mountains Youth Council is running the Community Christmas ‘Giving Tree’ again.
Blue Mountains Youth Councillor Delilah Scott said, “The Community Christmas ‘Giving Tree’ empowers our community to come together and give to those in need.”
“Everyone needs support at times,” added Youth Councillor Benjamin McGrory, “and we hope you can help by donating gifts to help lift the spirits of young people doing it tough.”
The Community Christmas ‘Giving Tree’ is located in Springwood Library. Residents, local businesses and organisations are invited to donate a gift by Friday 16 December. Those who donate may also like to add their names to a gift tag, which will be used to decorate the tree. Donations can also be delivered to Council’s headquarters in Katoomba.
All donations received will go to the Platform Youth Services organisation, who support young people between the ages of 12-25, and will distribute the gifts to vulnerable young people, in the Blue Mountains, Penrith and Hawkesbury areas.
Teenager-friendly Christmas gifts include music items such as iTunes vouchers or headphones; movie ticket vouchers; accessories like hair clips; or clothes such as t-shirts.
Mayor, Cr Mark Greenhill, said, “The Blue Mountains Youth Council’s ‘Giving Tree’ is a good reminder about the true spirit of Christmas. Ours is a generous and caring community and I encourage you to help young people in need to have a happier Christmas.”
For further information, please contact Anita Kazis, Council’s Youth Services Development Officer on 4780 5680 or akazis@bmcc.nsw.gov.au. Or visit www.facebook.com/bluemountainsyouthcouncil or www.bluemountainshaveyoursay.com.au/youthcouncil
Photo: Blue Mountains Youth Councillors (L-R) Maisy Costa, Adam Tjoelker, Caspar Zauner, Eden Conway, Meg Hill, Grace Faulder, Sasha Titovs and Paul Mukhin helping to decorate the Youth Council’s ‘Giving Tree’ at Springwood Library. The community is invited to donate gifts for young people in need in the Blue Mountains for Christmas.
