Understanding issues impacting on young people and making decisions best able to address these is not easy. To assist Councillors in this role, the Local Government Association of Queensland (LGAQ) will stage a series of one day seminars titled ‘Young People and Local Government Workshops’. The workshops aim to raise awareness and enhance Councillors’ understanding of opportunities, best practice examples and resources available to assist their Council in engaging with young people.
LGAQ Youth and Public Space Policy Officer, Robyn Robertson, and Youth Development Officer at Toowoomba City Council, Darryl Bates, will present the workshops. Having specialised in youth issues and policy development over the past six years, Robyn and Darryl will cover Local Government policy strategies and involvement in the following areas.
- Youth Councils
- Youth consultation
- Local Government youth facilities
- Public space management and youth recreational activities
- Funding and grant applications
- Graffiti and vandalism
- Legislation and liability issues
Workshops will be staged at the following locations subject to a minimum of ten registrations being received for each.
- Mt Isa – 18 September
- Mackay – 14 October
- Bundaberg – 15 October
- Miles – 22 October
- Charleville – 23 October
- St George – 24 October
- Emerald – 13 November
- Longreach – 14 November
- Toowoomba – 27 November
Registration for these workshops is $85 plus GST. For further information, contact Robyn Robertson on (07) 3000 2238 or email robyn_robertson@lgaq.asn.au
