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The Youth Leaders Program is a volunteer platform for young people aged 14 to 24 to become involved with Toowoomba Regional Council. The program allows young people from across our Region to learn about their local communities groups, events, activities and youth services.
We currently service a regional population of 173,000 people (ABS, 2021), with approximately 32,000 of these residents being young people.
The Regional Youth Leaders play an important role in ensuring our programs are relevant, meet the needs of local young people and have the greatest reach possible.
The Youth Leaders also get the opportunity to learn about our processes and the role of local governments. We encourage them to have a say and develop grassroots projects to create positive change – not only for our Region's young people but the wider community.
As part of their role, the Youth Leaders provide a voice for other young people, identify community issues and share information on opportunities for young people to connect to events, programs and service providers.
The Youth Leaders represent areas from across the entire Toowoomba Region.
Since the program commenced, the Regional Youth Leaders have delivered:
The Youth Leaders have represented the Toowoomba Regional at:
The Youth Leaders Program commenced in 2015 with 20 members selected to represent the Region. Nine years on, we are looking for 25 young volunteers from across the Region to represent the voice of our community's young people.
Applications open: Thursday, 1 June 2023Applications close: Sunday, 30 July 2023
We work to principles of equal opportunity and non-discrimination, and all recruitment will be based on merit. Applications are strongly encouraged from First Nations young people, young people from culturally diverse backgrounds, young people with disabilities, and LGBTQIA+ young people. We also aim to achieve a gender-balanced group.
Before you submit your application, remember to attach your references and response to the selection criteria.
You can return your application to us by:
Not sure what to write or how to convey your ideas on paper? Why not send us a video or audio file that captures your answers to the selection criteria.
We'll send you a confirmation email during business hours once your application is received. Please give us a call on 131 872 if you have not been notified about your application.
