City of Greater Geelong has extended the community consultation period for the Geelong Youth Survey until 11.59pm Sunday 18 May to allow for more young people to tell us what they value and the challenges they face.
The survey only takes five minutes and will identify key themes around young people’s wellbeing, education, employment, leisure, and safety.
So far, there have been had more than 2000 contributions via our online survey at yoursay.geelongaustralia.com.au/GYS2025 or at drop-in sessions with our youth staff.
Young people can chat directly with the youth team at:
The fOrT, Corio – Monday to Friday from 4-6pm
The Nest Central Youth Hub – Monday to Friday from 3.30-6pm
Armstrong Creek East Community Centre Youth Drop In – Wednesdays 3.30-6pm
The survey is open to young people aged 12-25, parents, carers, those who work at education or tertiary institutions, and interested community members.
By sharing their ideas and insights, young people can go into the draw to win a Nintendo Switch, Kindle, iPad, wireless headphones, a portable Bluetooth speaker or one of five $100 Westfield vouchers.
Greater Geelong Mayor Stretch Kontelj said there was still time to have your say and enter the competition.
“A big thank you to the community members who have taken the time to contribute to our Geelong Youth Survey,” Mayor Kontelj said.
“The more responses we receive, either online or in person, the clearer the picture we will have about the experience of growing up in Geelong.
“This will mean we can better tailor programs, events, and opportunities young people would like to see from council.”
“It’s awesome to see people my own age be able to participate in advancing Greater Geelong to help the youth more effectively, as well as potentially earn some great prizes at the same time,” Junior Mayor of Youth Council Ayush Singh said.
“The Youth Council is looking forward to using the information collected from the surveys to better support the young community.”
