2022 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council
Published on 14 February 2022
Hindmarsh Shire Council announced their 2022 Youth Council with a certificate presentation on Friday 11 February 2022 at the Dimboola Visitor Node at the rear of the Dimboola Library.
The presentation of badges and certificates were made by Hindmarsh Shire Council Director Corporate & Community Services, Monica Revell and Hindmarsh Shire Mayor, Cr. Melanie Albrecht. The presentation marked the beginning of the Youth Council leadership and teambuilding weekend retreat with Youth Academy Australia.
The 2022 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council is made up of 6 returning and 4 new members.
The Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council for 2022 is: Alissa Trenery, Alexis Bone, Tarah Bond, Jandamurra Lauricella, Celie Fuller, Heidi Smith, Marcel Badua, Ethan Angel-Hands, Marrie Sellens and Jamie Clark.
Cr Albrecht said, “On behalf of the Hindmarsh Council I would like to congratulate the 2022 Youth Councillors on their appointment. The Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council provides an opportunity for these young people to participate in making their community a better place to live. The 2022 Youth Councillors will have a platform to discuss issues that are important to youth within Hindmarsh Shire. Youth Council is driven by young people to benefit young people. Whilst COVID-19 has impacted events in recent years, I hope the 2022 Youth Council will be able to host lots of fun events during the year that young people across our communities can enjoy.”
Cr Albrecht continued, “representing the youth of Hindmarsh, Youth Councillors provide views on important social issues and develop initiatives to raise awareness of issues such as mental health, climate change and gender diversity and equality. Youth Councillors can advise Hindmarsh Shire Council on what is important to the youth in each of our communities. Council was thrilled to adopt the 2021-2025 Hindmarsh Shire Council Youth Strategy in late 2021 and we look forward to the amazing ideas this group of community leaders will have.”
For more information regarding the Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council please contact the Youth Team on 03 5391 4444 or email youth@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.
Greg Wood
Chief Executive Officer