Youth Council

The Mildura Rural City Council Youth Council is an advisory and advocacy committee whose role is to represent the voice of young people who live, work and study in our region. 

The Youth Council is an important mechanism for consultation with young people and for providing advice to Mildura Rural City Councillors and staff on the implementation of the Youth Engagement Strategy, and policy and strategy development.

Youth Council Goals

The goals of the Youth Advisory Council are to:

  • Provide opportunities for young people to have their say and influence Council policies, plans and strategies
  • Promote young people as valuable citizens who make a positive contribution to the community
  • Provide opportunities for young people to develop leadership skills
  • Provide the opportunity for Councillors to meet, hear and learn from young people
  • Provide opportunities for young people to consult with the wider community

Youth Council Objectives

The objectives of the Youth Council are to:

  • Represent and promote the voice of young people in the Mildura Rural City Council municipality
  • Provide a platform for young people to advocate on priorities that are important to their lives
  • Advise Mildura Rural City Council on current and emerging issues affecting young people
  • Provide opportunities for young people to influence youth-focused programs and projects
  • Provide a mechanism for young people to oversee the implementation of the Youth Strategy
  • Identify service gaps and opportunities for improved cooperation, coordination, advice and feedback to young people and partnerships that will improve outcomes for young people
  • Build a sense of civic pride about young people in the community
  • Provide opportunities for young people to be engaged in civic activities and events
  • Include young people from diverse backgrounds in decision-making processes
  • Strengthen professional development opportunities for young people
  • Develop young people’s confidence and leadership skills

Youth Councillors will be appointed for a one-year term, however all Youth Councillors reserve the right to reconsider their role on Youth Council according to work, study or personal commitments.

Selection Criteria and Expressions of Interest

Interested young people aged between 12 and 25 must complete an Expression of Interest form, undertake an interview and provide a referee.

Applicants will be selected according to the following selection criteria:

  • Their ability to constructively participate in an advisory capacity
  • The ability to represent a broad range of views that reflects the diversity of the Mildura Rural City Council community
  • A thorough understanding of the local community and its social, environment and economic influences on young people
  • Good knowledge and understanding of the local issues that are relevant to young people
  • A willingness to contribute positively to meetings in a fair and unbiased manner
  • The ability to look beyond personal interests for the benefit of the community
  • The ability and willingness to encourage participation from the community
  • The capacity to commit to the Youth Council and its expectations for the duration of the Youth Council term
  • A willingness to celebrate the success and achievements of young people in the Mildura Rural City Council municipality

If you are interested, complete the Expression of Interest form before 5pm on 19 November 2025.

Consulting with the Youth Council

Mildura Rural City Youth Councillors meet every fortnight supervised by Council’s Youth Engagement Services staff.

There is a 20-minute timeslot available each month for potential organisations to discuss upcoming initiatives and gain the perspective of our Youth Councillors.

While Youth Councillors cannot speak on behalf of the youth in our Local Government Area, they can provide their perspective as youth leaders motivated to create opportunities for youth in the region.

If you or your organisation would like to consult the Youth Councillors on an upcoming initiative, policy, or brief them on an upcoming project, activity or event, then please read the terms and conditions and apply via the expression of interest form below.

Terms and Conditions

  1. Applying to consult the Youth Councillors through the expression of interest form does not guarantee a consultation with Youth Councillors.
  2. The Youth Councillors will review each application and make a decision to be consulted based on their capacity (the Youth Councillors may be working on other initiatives and/or have other commitments) and if the initiative is relevant to them as Youth Councillors
  3. If your expression of interest is approved, you will be contacted by Council’s Youth Engagement Services team, who will then handle all further correspondence
  4. All facilitators need to create a youth-friendly presentation to be reviewed by the Youth Engagement Services team.

Complete an Expression of Interest form

More information

For more information contact Youth Development Officer Barbara Clifford on 03 5018 8100 or email Barbara.clifford@mildura.vic.gov.au

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