Burnie City Youth Council

Burnie City Youth Council enables young people to contribute their voice to positive change in matters that affect them in Pataway / Burnie. The Burnie Youth Council is a Special Committee of the Burnie City Council and is coordinated by Burnie Works. 

Being a Youth Councillor gives young people opportunities to learn about how local Government works, develop leadership skills, learn more about their local community, and make decisions on behalf of young people in Burnie. Youth Councillors run a two-year term, with positions for four Councillors from each High School and two from each Primary School in the Burnie local government area. The students put their names forward, with each school engaging in their own process to select final nominees. Youth Councillors can nominate themselves for the positions of Mayor, Senior Deputy Mayor and Junior Deputy Mayor. 

Meeting times: Once a month (during school term)
Location: Pataway | Burnie
Contact person: Mikkayla Leckie, Participation Officer at Burnie Works 
Email: mleckie@burnieworks.com.au
Phone: 0490 448 491
For more information, please visit Burnie City Youth Council - Burnie Works 

Central Coast Youth Leaders Council

The Central Coast Youth Leaders Council is made up of people aged 15-18 years. The committee represents young people and provides support for young people to access education, employment and other engagement opportunities in the region. The group hosts regular guest speakers, provides networking opportunities as well as provides the opportunity for young people to attend a Burnbright Leadership camp in Sydney, which is sponsored by the Council. Focus themes for the group are Youth Leadership, Youth Voice and Careers and Future Pathways.  

Meeting times: Once a month, 9:15AM
Location: Central Coast area
Contact person: Community Wellbeing Officer
Email: admin@centralcoast.tas.gov.au
Phone: 6429 8900

Circular Head Youth Leaders (CHYL)

CHYL is a group of young people between the ages of 13-24, who represent issues affecting young people, in Circular Head by ensuring their voices are heard, achievements are recognised, and they are given opportunities to reach their full potential.

Meeting times: First Monday of every month
Location: Contact the Community Wellbeing Officer
Contact person: Jodie Saville, Community Wellbeing Officer
Email: jsaville@circularhead.tas.gov.au
Phone: 6452 4803

Waratah-Wynyard Youth Leaders (WWYL)

WWYL is made up of young people aged grade 13 to 24 years who have the opportunity to work with council and be a voice for young people in the local community. Members are involved in activities such as coordinating events and activities for young people, supporting community event and being a voice for the youth in our local area.

Meeting times: Once a month
Location: Wynyard Council Office
Contact person: Emily Hanson 
Email: ehanson@warwyn.tas.gov.au
Phone: 6443 8346

headspace Youth Reference Group - Devonport and Burnie 

The YRG is a group of young people (aged 16-25) who meet monthly to discuss headspace in the local area. headspace staff consult with the YRG on topics such as: the office space and services we offer, how to best engage with the community, how to deliver our messages on health promotion, plus the chance to organise and be actively involved in events. 

Meeting times: Once a month on a Monday at 6pm
Location: headspace Devonport, Level 1/35 Oldaker St  
Contact person: Lisa Fagan, Community Awareness Officer 
Email: lfagan@csys.com.au 
Phone: 03 6424 2144 or 0488 353 040