Youth Council

Step up! Become a Youth Councillor

The Stratford District Youth Council is recruiting Youth Councillors for 2023. Join a team that makes a difference, and host awesome local events while you do it!

Applications open on 1 December and close 12pm Tuesday 31 January 2023. If you’re aged 12 to 24 and live, work, or go to school in Stratford, you’re eligible to apply.

Applying is easier than ever. Fill in the online application form and we'll be in touch.

Overview

Since 2003, Stratford District Youth Council (SDYC) has been championing local youth voices and running awesome youth events. As a team of diverse youth aged 12 to 24 years old who live, work and/or go to school in the Stratford district, SDYC meets on the first and third Tuesday of every month to have input into Council activities, build leadership skills and plan future activities that benefit our local youth.

Youth Council contributes directly to the Stratford District Council’s community outcomes by:

advocating for young people in the community;
supporting initiatives of groups working with young people;
providing engaging activities for young people.

Representatives

The Youth Council is Co-chaired by Achim Hanne and Keisya Gunawan who are joined by Connor Giblin, Brooke Hereora, Ciara Staines-Hurley, Taylyn Kelsen, Victoria Payne, Lucas Jacobson, Cady Webb, Lara Abraham, Zoe Pitcher and Georgia Payne to make up the members of the Stratford District Youth Council.

Roles for 2022