South Burnett Regional Council Youth Council is a diverse committee of young people who represent the voice of youth who live, work and/or study in the region.
SBRCYC will help develop and deliver projects and campaigns, and advocate for young people in South Burnett Region. They also function as an advisory group for Council by:
Youth Council participants will develop skills in areas such as advocacy, project management, cultural competency, media and communications, and have other unique opportunities to develop their leadership skills.
If you live anywhere in South Burnett Regional Council including Cherbourg areas, are between 14 - 24 years old, and are passionate about improving the quality of life for young people in our communities, then we would welcome an application from you.
All applications are welcome, and as part of our commitment to building a diverse, multicultural and inclusive group of local youth, we actively encourage applications from young people who identify as Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, as well as those living with a disability; are culturally, religiously and linguistically diverse; who identify with the LGBTIQ community; who are part time or full time secondary or tertiary students; employed or unemployed; parents and people with a broad range of interests.
Successful applicants are appointed for a one-year term. Leadership roles will be elected following the induction process.