Help Shape the Youth Council Pilot Program

Blayney Shire Council is launching a Youth Council Pilot Program, and we’re looking for young people aged 14–24 who want to make a difference in their community.

This pilot is your opportunity to be part of something new. You won’t just join a Youth Council – you will help create it. As part of the program, you will work with other young people, Council staff and community leaders to design what a future Youth Council could look like for Blayney Shire.

What will you do as part of the pilot?

• Share your ideas and concerns directly with Council
• Learn how local government works and how decisions are made
• Build confidence and leadership skills
• Plan and deliver a small community project for Youth Week 2026
• Provide feedback on the pilot to help shape a Youth Council that works for young people
• Connect with mentors and community leaders in a supportive environment

Why is it a pilot?
This program is planned to run from August 2025 to Youth Week in April 2026, with monthly meetings. During this time, participants will test how a Youth Group can work in our community, explore different ideas, and help create a model that can grow into a long-term program for local young people.

Your input will directly influence how meetings are run, what activities are included, and how a Youth Council can best represent the voices of young people in Blayney Shire.

Why get involved?

• Participation can support scholarship and university applications
• Looks great on a resume, especially for school leavers
• Builds confidence, leadership and real-world skills
• Provides an opportunity to learn about council processes
• Helps young people connect with their community and contribute positively

Interested?
Submit your Expression of Interest via the form below to attend the first meeting be part of shaping the future of youth participation in Blayney Shire.

Meeting: 4:30pm - 5:30pm, Wednesday 6 August, Blayney Shire Community Centre