Townsville City Council values young people and their contributions to the community and is committed to providing a platform for our young people to have a voice, create change, and make a real impact in Townsville.
About Townsville Youth Council
The Townsville Youth Council focuses on:
providing a platform for young people to share feedback, ideas, and solutions with Council, the government, and the community
identifying and addressing key issues that matter to young people in Townsville
raising the profile of youth and highlighting their contributions to community life
encouraging diversity by including members from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences
gaining real-world experience in civic processes and decision-making.
The team of up to 11 volunteers have the opportunity to represent young people and provide input into decision making processes of Townsville City Council and other government bodies and community organisations.
The Townsville Youth Council is for young people who want to work as part of a team to raise the profile of youth in Townsville.
You can apply to be a member of the Townsville Youth Council If you:
are aged between 12-25
are living, working or studying in Townsville
are passionate about improving life in Townsville
have an interest in youth-related issues
enjoy engaging with and sharing great ideas with other like-minded young people.
At Townsville Youth Council you can:
play a role in improving life for young people in Townsville
advocate for youth issues in the community
work alongside key decision-makers
build communication, teamwork, and project management skills
gain insight into how local government works
meet like-minded people, take on challenges, and make an impact.
The process is simple:
Fill out the online application form.
If shortlisted, attend an informal interview at the Townsville City Council offices.
Selected members will serve a 12-month term (1 July to 30 June).
As a member, you can also nominate for leadership roles like Youth Mayor, Deputy Youth Mayor, or Secretary.
After your term, you’re welcome to reapply!
Townsville Youth Council encourages participation from young people and embraces diversity in all its forms.
You can apply through our form when applications are open.
The Townsville Youth Council is currently developing a youth-led video campaign to show how quick and easy it is for young people to report local issues using the Snap Send Solve app.
Designed, scripted and delivered by Youth Councillors, the short videos focus on everyday issues young people notice around Townsville – including uneven footpaths, graffiti, damaged facilities and broken lighting. The videos will demonstrate how simple it is to:
Snap a photo
Send the photo to Council
Solve the problem
Filming for the campaign is underway, with the final videos to be released following completion of production.
This project aims to:
Help young people have a say and get involved in their community
Keep public spaces safe, clean and well looked after
Show that reporting issues is quick, easy and something anyone can do
Highlight young people as part of the solution – not the problem
Here's some of our youth councillors at The Strand night market promoting the Snap Send Solve platform:
Get involved
Spotted an issue in your neighbourhood?
Download the Snap Send Solve app and help keep Townsville safe, clean and well looked after by reporting issues in your local area.
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Townsville City Council and the Queensland Government’s Office for Youth are working together to better understand what matters most to young people in our community. When you complete the Speak OUT Survey, your ideas and experiences help shape future programs, events and support services. Your feedback also helps the State and Council work together to improve opportunities for young people in Townsville.
Share your voice. Shape your community. Make an impact.