A group of students has formed the the Camden Haven Youth Advisory Council (YACAM) to help give voice to issues from the area.
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The YACAM is supported by Port Macquarie-Hastings Council and is a committee of people who will represent the youth community.
Members will provide ideas and opinions on matters affecting them and have input into the priorities and needs of young people in the Camden Haven area.
Council’s group manager Lucilla Marshall said working with local youth to understand the issues that impact them is an important step towards building a more inclusive and connected community.
“Young people form a large part of our community and will help shape the future of our growing region,” she said.
“It’s important that we continue to understand and support youth needs and activities that will contribute to developing a strong, vibrant and diverse local culture.”
Ms Marshall said the YACAM will allow young people in the Camden Haven to learn more about how local government works, assist in the planning of youth focused events, get involved in their local community, gain experience in leadership and develop friendships with like-minded individuals.
The need for the YACAM was identified after a number of engagement sessions between council staff and students of Camden Haven High School.
The group of founding members are now currently working on a group charter, holding regular meetings and looking forward to working with the Port Macquarie based Hastings Youth Advisory Council (YAC) to provide council with a broader perspective of youth issues across the region.
“Our Hastings YAC has represented young people across the region for more than 20 years, providing the opportunity for local youth to work with Council on a broad range of issues that impact their lives,” Ms Marshall said.
“Council is encouraging young people who live in the Camden Haven and surrounding areas who want to develop their leadership skills and have a passion for making a difference to get involved,.”
For more information on council’s youth advisory initiatives or to get involved, visit pmhc.nsw.gov.au/YAC or call council’s youth coordinator Lee Wood on 6581 8111.