Young Mayors Program

The Young Mayors Program is a cohort-based youth civic leadership programme that places elected young people on local Youth Councils to run projects, campaigns and influence local government decisions. Participants receive training, guidance, induction, a curriculum and access to resources, and are supported by a staff member in their council area. Youth Councils typically serve a 12-24 month term and are supported to implement locally-decided priorities. The program is delivered in partnership with Local Councils and Electoral Commissions and includes wellbeing and safeguarding measures for participants.

Training and guidance; induction curriculum and resource library; staff support based in the council area; funding to run local projects; wellbeing plan and safeguarding measures; accessibility supports (venues, Auslan interpreters, facilities).

The program works with young people aged 11 to 17 years. Participation is via local council Youth Council elections or council sign-up.

Young people stand in local council Youth Council elections; councils can express interest or individuals can fill the contact form on the FYA site to sign up for information.