General News
7 June, 2025
Calling youth councillors
INAUGURAL success has seen Cairns Youth Council make its return in 2025, with nominations for its second term opening this Monday, June 9.
Part of the Young Mayors program, the youth council is a national initiative delivered to Cairns through a partnership between the council and the Foundation for Young Australians.
Placing young people at the centre of local decision-making, the program ensures that the voices of local youth are heard on the issues that affect their lives and futures.
Open to anyone aged 13-17 living in the Cairns Local Government Area, the youth council is formed through a democratic process led by young people in the region.
Cairns Mayor Amy Eden said the continuation of the youth council reflected the council’s commitment to involving young people in shaping the community.
“The ideas, enthusiasm and leadership shown by the inaugural group demonstrated that young people love Cairns and that they also understand the challenges we face,” she said.
Cairns Youth Council Mayor Antonije Dimitrijevic said being part of the council was an incredible opportunity for young people to create real, lasting change in the community.
“This program has opened the door to countless opportunities,” he said.
“It also helped us gain essential life skills, build meaningful connections and grow as individuals.”
Applications open June 9.
Go to https://bit.ly/3sx93zB
