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Welcome to the Liverpool Youth Council's section of Council's website. Have all your questions about LYC and even more answered by checking out this site. You can also contact us by phone or email.
For more information, please contact Council's Community Development Worker (Youth) on 9821 7753 or email a.leighton@liverpool.nsw.gov.au
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what is the liverpool youth council?
Liverpool Youth Council (LYC) is a group of 15 young people aged 12-24 years who either work / volunteer / study in the Liverpool Local Government Area (LGA).
Established by Liverpool City Council in 1999 as part of its Youth Strategy, LYC meets regularly to make decisions about issues affecting local young people and to influence Council's policies and decisions towards young people. Liverpool Youth Council is a committee of Council and reports to Council.
As a Liverpool City Council initiative, LYC receives funding from Council towards providing young people in the areas with the opportunity to enage in various youth events, skill-building activities and forums.
As the voice of young people in the area, LYC is committed to getting opinions heard and having key issues addressed. In the past, former Youth Councillors addressed issues such as:
- Transport
- Employment
- Safety
- Facilities and services for young people
- Environment
- Social harmony
To read more about LYC activities, download our latest Annual Report here.
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What does the Youth Council do?
Meetings
Youth Council have monthly meetings to discuss issues pertinent to young people in the Liverpool LGA. Meetings are also a forum for LYC to:
- Organise youth events / activities
- Provide feedback or comments on Council policies or development applications
- Be consulted about particular youth issues or initiatives
- Receive training on particular issues or skills
To sit in on a LYC meeting, you need to request permission first. This can be done by contacting the Community Development Worker (Youth) on 9821 7753 or email a.leighton@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.
Activities and Events
Past and present Youth Councils have been involved in organising many awesome events and activities for young people in Liverpool. They have talked to many young people about issues that are important to them and made sure that Council listens to what young people have to say.
Current activities:
- Monthly radio program RADAR - Radical Adolescents Doing Afternoon Radio - every second Monday afternoon, 4-6pm on 2GLF 89.3FM
Past events:
- Street Legacy - Youth Week 2011
- Australia Day 2011 - Dunk pod plus all of 2010's successful competitions
- Youth Events Survey December 2010
- Liverpool Library Position Paper - November 2010
- Liverpool's Got Talent - Youth Week 2010
- Australia Day 2010 - Dunk pod, thing throwing, lolly jar guessing competitions, free showbags
- Volunteered at community events - Mayoral Concert 2010 and 2011, Safety Expo 2010 and 2011, Children's Week
- Community Projects - Young Women's Leadership Project 2010
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WhO is Youth Council for?
The LYC is open to any young person aged 12-24 years who works / volunteers / studies in the Liverpool LGA.
It is made up of 15 young people from a diverse mix of backgrounds who live across the Liverpool LGA.
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Why should you become a member?
What's in it for you, you ask?
There are many reasons why you should become a members of the LYC, including:
- You get to say what you need and want in Liverpool and feel like you're being heard
- You get to organise events and opportunities for young people in the area
- You get to influence Council policies and decisions regarding local young people
You get to be the change you want to see!
As a member of the LYC you:
- Receive training in various skill areas
- Learn new skills that will be useful when you get a job and life in general
- Learn about Council and how it works
- Feel a sense of accomplishment when actions occur for young people in Liverpool
- Get some good experience on your resume
- Make new friends / colleagues
- Establish networks and practice your communication skills
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LIVERPOOL Youth Council 2012-2014 recruitment
Applications will be open from 1 March - 30 March 2012.
Being a member of Liverpool Youth Council is about getting involved in the local community and making a difference for the young people in Liverpool. If you've ever wanted to oragnise an event or get your voice heard by the people that make decisions in Council, then this is your chance!
 What Youth Councillors have said...
"Whether you're interested in the environment, social justice, music, sport or whatever - LYC gives you experience in a whole range of areas, and it's a lot of fun" [Natasha Lay, Former Youth Councillor 2004-08]
"LYC is...filled with opportunities, and it is only the start of many great things that can happen" [Emmy Phongphila, Former Youth Councillor 2008-10]
"From Liverpool Youth Council I was provided with many other opportunities to impact not just on my community but my state and my country. Liverpool Youth Council is a powering program which allows you to make lifelong friends and to make a real difference" [Bradley Birnie, Youth Councillor 2008 - present]
"Perhaps the most rewarding aspects of LYC has been the feeling of being empowered to enact change within the community, understanding that as young people we do have the opportunities from influencing the democratic process, to expressing ourselves through mediums such as art" [Samir Kinger, 2006-2010]
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how to apply?
Applications are open to ANY young person aged 12-24 years who works / volunteers / studies in the Liverpool LGA.
Recruitment for the next term will commence in March 2012. Look out for more information on this website and the Liverpool local papers.
You will need to submit an application form and follow the application procedure. Application forms will be available on Council's website from March 2012.
For more information about the LYC, please contact Council's Community Development Worker (Youth) on 9821 7753 or email a.leighton@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.
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friends of liverpool Youth Council (FLYC)
The Liverpool Youth Council keeps a list of people who are interested in the activities of Youth Council.
Being part of FLYC means that you will receive updates about what LYC is doing and how you can become involved. We will also let you know about any vacancies for the LYC, which may arise.
To join FLYC, please contact Council's Community Development Worker (Youth) on 9821 7753 or email a.leighton@liverpool.nsw.gov.au.
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downloads
Liverpool Youth Council Annual Report 2010-2011
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