Whitehorse News - June 2023

Council congratulates the Whitehorse Youth Representative Committee (WYRC) on reaching a major milestone and celebrating its 21st year of operation this year.

The Committee was established in 2002 and provides a formal link between young people and Whitehorse City Council.

It comprises a group of young volunteers aged 12–25 years that act as a voice for young people, advocating on their behalf to Council and to the wider community on important youth related issues.

Every year, WYRC members learn various training and leadership skills and deliver a diverse range of activities, events and projects.

The key objectives of the Committee are to develop a positive profile of young people in the community, consult with the broader youth population, report to Council on the aspirations of young people and to assist in the creation of new opportunities for young people to be involved in their community.

Featured image: Members of the current WYRC group with Whitehorse Mayor, Cr Mark Lane (centre). 
Picture: Supplied.