Geelong’s Youth Council has given its second report of 2025 to the council at the August meeting this week.
Junior Mayor Ayush Singh attended the meeting to present the report, which outlines the activity of youth councillors from March to June.
Included were details of the Youth Council’s four monthly meetings, which involved meeting with members of the Victorian Electoral Commission and organisations such as Read the Play, Headspace and Barwon Health.
The Youth Council also contributed feedback to City projects such as the Integrated Transport Plan, the Geelong Nature Festival and the Community Health and Wellbeing strategy.
Junior Mayor Singh expressed his appreciation of everyone that had met with or made presentations to the group.
“Through workshops and group discussions, Youth Council members have been able to share our perspectives, give suggestions and provide advice on ways to improve things that matter to young people,” Junior Mayor Singh said.
Youth councillors also participated in a range of council activities, such as the May Community Conversations Event held at new youth hub The Nest.
The young council group also actively participated in promoting the 2025 Geelong Youth Survey. This year the survey received 3790 submissions, the biggest response to any City-led engagement with young people in Geelong.
Councillor Emma Sinclair, one of four councillors who met with the Youth Council last week, congratulated the group on their work so far.
“If you want to relieve some of your anxiety about the future, spend some time with the Youth Council,” Cr Sinclair said.
“They are collaborative, they are so thoughtful, really hardworking on so many issues. It’s incredible and inspiring.”
