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Wellington Shire Youth Council
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| What is it all about? | | The Wellington Shire Youth Council is made up of 18 youths between the ages of 12-25, who eagerly represent young people within the Wellington Shire.
It provides an avenue for youth issues, feedback and communications to liaise with Wellington Shire Council, forming a bridge between youth and local government.
Youth Councillors are instigators of positive change and act as role models and leaders within the community.
They actively participates in community programs, fundraising and charity work, as well as developing and implementing their own action plan with goals and ambitions they have set out to achieve throughout the year.
Wellington Shire Council promotes education, employment, housing, health, safety and recreation opportunities for all young people in the shire.
Council works with all levels of government, the education sector, community agencies, service clubs and the private sector to develop a wide range of services and opportunities for our youth to realise their potential and to be active, productive and safe within our community..
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| Vision Statement: | |
To be an active group of youth representatives, forging a link between young people and the Wellington Shire Council, discussing ideas and voicing issues whilst producing a positive outcome for all involved, creating a vibrant sense of community and belonging for young people of the region.
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| Get in touch: | | Wellington Shire Youth Council
70 Foster Street (PO Box 506)
Sale Victoria 3850
Telephone (03) 5142 3380
Facsimile (03) 5142 3499
e-mail youthcouncil@wellington.vic.gov.au
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