Developing our Youth Strategy 2024-2030

Purpose of a Youth Strategy

The Youth Strategy will provide a clear direction to guide and focus the methods in which Council, service providers and the broader community support and empower our young people. The Youth Strategy seeks to:

• Guide and focus the community’s collective work with and for young people
• Ensure that best-practice support and services are delivered for young people
• Utilise a strong evidence base to help the community better meet the needs and aspirations of our young people
• Ensure that young people are actively engaged and that the community is responsive to their needs
• Outline how young people will be empowered to participate in community life

What we have heard so far

Following our first phase of consultation, 6 draft key themes were identified;

OPPORTUNITIES - Young people have access to meaningful and local, skill building and employment opportunities

CONNECTION - Young people have a sense of connection and belonging to space, their peers and the wider community

SAFETY - Young people have a say in community safety measures and feel safer in Campbelltown City LGA

WELLBEING - Young people have access to information and supports available for mental and physical wellbeing

VOICE - Young people’s opinions and perspectives are sought, valued and heard

SUSTAINABILTY – Young people play a role in environmental practices and principals that contribute towards a more sustainable Campbelltown LGA

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