Ipswich City Council is recruiting a new cohort of Ipswich Youth Advisory Council (IYAC) members.
The new IYAC members will comprise young people aged between 13-18 years who come together to have a voice for raising issues and sharing ideas that affect young people.
IYAC aims to:
increase civic participation by our youth community
develop young people’s knowledge of the issues that affect them at a Federal, State, and Local Government level
provide an opportunity to work collaboratively in a team with other young people to affect real change
provide a voice for young people about council issues, strategies, and plans establish strong connections with the Ipswich City Council and elected officials
extend the leadership potential of young people in Ipswich through collaboratively learning
provide an increased understanding of community issues, planning, policy, and decision-making processes to young people.
Download the application form below or visit http://ipswich.qld.gov.au/IYAC for more information