To support the implementation of Council’s 2022-2023 and ongoing 2023-2024 Annual Plan Action Items - Commence implementation of a mechanism for Council to engage with West Coast Youth - Council endorsed the establishment of a formalised West Coast youth advisory council (referred to currently as WCYAC).
The WCYAC plays an important role in advising West Coast Council on issues that are relevant to young people across the LGA. Youth Power Org identifies Youth Advisory Councils as a “youth engagement strategy used by programs and organizations to positively incorporate youth voices and help build the capacity of youth participants”.
All young people living on the West Coast are welcome to participate in the WCYAC and in some cases young people are nominated by their peers or communities to become members on the WCYAC.
The WCYAC will engage with Council in a cooperative and consultative capacity.
The WCYAC will provide to Council an effective direct mechanism for Council to engage with young people and consult with them about the issues that affect them as well as providing a mechanism whereby young people can raise issues directly with Council and identify areas for Council’s strategic consideration. WCYAC members may engage with other young people in their communities and forward young people’s aspirations, needs and wants to Council.
Applications close 5PM Thursday November 30.
West Coast Youth Advisory Council Charter And Operational Plan
