The establishment of a Youth Advisory Committee within Wollongong City Council demonstrates Council's commitment to the participation of young people in our community. The Committee will create a link between young people and Council and improve Council's services towards young people in the community, as well as improving young people's understanding of how government operates. Councillor Harrison said the Committee will be to assist Council in identifying issues affecting young people in the Wollongong Local Government Area that relate to Council business. Speak Youth Forum, held at Wollongong Youth Centre in December 2000, will provide initial direction for the Committee and guide any projects it may undertake throughout the year. Wollongong City Council values diversity and encourages young people from all cultural backgrounds, subcultures and suburbs to apply.
Members can nominate themselves for a period of one year.
The Committee will be launched on Wednesday 4 April during Youth Week 2001 where young people, other community members and the media are welcome to come along and meet the new Committee members.