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Overview The Invercargill City Council's Youth Council is made up of representatives of Invercargill secondary schools who express the views of the youth in our community. They also act as a voice for youth when the Council wants to hear views and opinions of their generation.
Invercargill Youth Council members face the media in the Library function room on June 30. Councillor Darren Ludlow (dark suit) was among the worshop interviewers. Facing the media was the message...BEING a member of a youth council is a leadership opportunity being undertaken by increasing numbers of Invercargill's young people. NZ Leadership Week was acknowledged this year by the holding of a combined youth council forum in Invercargill.
Thirty young people from the Gore and Southland District Councils joined Invercargill Youth Council members for a day-long media skills training forum.
The training, facilitated by Trystan Swain from the Ministry of Youth Affairs, focused on how young people should prepare for media interviews and how to respond to unexpected questions.
The day ended with interview sessions in which former journalists and radio personalities unearthed plenty of talent and spirit when testing the mettle of the youth councillors.
Meetings The Youth Council meets every six weeks in the Mayor's chambers. Meeting procedures are formal with minutes, agendas but the atmosphere is casual and very relaxed. The Youth Council elects its own chairperson at the beginning of each year. Other activities The Youth Council is also involved in other youth-related activities and conferences in New Zealand, including Youth Week, an annual event held in May. Funding for such activities and participation is provided by the Council. Other responsibilities include informing the Council on certain issues, suggesting solutions to issues, sharing information and experiences with others, learning about the functions and decision-making processes of Council and - most importantly - building new friendships and having fun! FAQ and linksHow do I get heard?
Contact the Youth Council if you would like it to act for you on an issue or inquiry. For example: You might have job opportunities for youth, be looking for guidance and assistance with organising a youth group in your community or want to find out about sports, arts and cultural scholarships for youth. How do I become a Youth Council member? If you are interested in youth issues and want to make a difference in your community contact the Youth Council to find out becoming a member. Youth-related website links:
Attitude, Life Education Trust, The Word, Ministry of Youth Development and Youth Voices, Youthline, Urge, Youth Law and Youth Week. Contact Us Do you have an issue to share or a comment to make? Do you want to find out more about the Youth Council, including becoming a member? Contact the Youth Council directly - we look forward to hearing from you!
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