Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council 2026 Nominations Extended

Published on 28 November 2025

If you’re a young person between the ages of 12 and 18 years and would like to make a difference in your community, Hindmarsh Shire Council has extended the date for nominations for Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council 2026 until all positions are filled. 

If you live, work or attend school in Hindmarsh Shire, this is an excellent opportunity to support your friends and community, develop your leadership and teamwork skills and make a positive change. 

What is Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council and what do they do?
Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council was established in May 2015 and has 12 members, plus the recipient of Hindmarsh Shire Council’s Youth of the Year Award.  

The Youth Council meets monthly to plan, organise and deliver activities, outdoor movie screenings, pool parties, live music events and hands-on training opportunities. They also work on community initiatives like the school holiday programs, mental health awareness campaigns, and public murals. Through the Youth Council, young people are seen, heard, and have a voice in decisions that impact them.

Applicants will undertake a casual interview process before being endorsed. Successful applicants will be presented with their certificates and badges in February 2026 with the annual Youth Council Leadership Retreat taking place shortly after.

Application forms can be downloaded from Council’s website at www.hindmarsh.vic.gov.au/apply-for-youth-council, or you can collect a hardcopy at any of our Customer Service Centres and Libraries. 

The Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council is currently supported by funding from Hindmarsh Shire Council and the State Government’s Amplify and Engage! programs - this funding support allows Hindmarsh Shire Council to plan and implement activities and training relevant to young people in Hindmarsh.

For more information, please contact Nan Da San Bleh Dah, Community Wellbeing and Youth Officer, by phone on (03) 5391 4444 or by email to youth@hindmarsh.vic.gov.au.

Monica Revell
Chief Executive Officer