The purpose of the Youth Advisory Committee is to advise the Council on issues associated with the needs of young people in the Huon Valley.

 The roles and functions are:

• Consider a range of issues affecting young people throughout the Huon Valley
• Develop recommendations relating to youth issues for consideration by Council
• Consider and provide advice on any matter referred to it by Council from time to time
• Expend funds for the budget allocated for the committee. Such expenditure is to be facilitated by Council staff and expended in accordance with established administrative procedures

Membership of the committee:

membership of the committee comprises of eight young people who will provide representation from each of the main townships in the Huon Valley, including:

• Cygnet
• Dover
• Geeveston
• Franklin
• Huonville
• And surrounding areas

 Contact

Fiona Barrett

Youth Services Coordinator

Phone: 6264 0374

Email: fbarrett@huonvalley.tas.gov.au