What is the Southern Downs Youth Council?

Southern Downs Regional Council is committed to proactively involving young people in the future of our community through consultation and decision-making processes.

The Southern Downs Youth Council (SDYC) was established as an advisory committee whose role is to represent the voice of young people who live, work, study or volunteer in the Southern Downs region, to provide input into Council activities and decisions.

Purpose

The SDYC program aids to provide young people with opportunities to:

•  Develop a better understanding of the role and function of local government, our community and local issues;
• 'Have a voice' - raise issues, exchange ideas, discuss community issues, provide input into Council planning, programs, services and influence local government decision making processes; and
• Have genuine and regular communication about issues that are important to them directly with the Mayor and Council Officers.