Youth Council

Our inaugural Youth Council 2018

Cardinia Shire’s first-ever Youth Council was formed in January 2018 for a 12-month period.

The Youth Council is made up of 9 young people from across the shire, aged between 15 and 21.

Youth Council members

• Mehdi Ahmadi
• Joe Barratt
• Prachi Beniwal
• Emily Bloxidge
• Kurt Caddy
• Hajar El-Hennawi 
• Amy Gregorovich 
• Jennifer James
• Kiara Venturi

How members were elected

The 2018 youth councillors were selected by Cardinia Shire’s 9 councillors.

Members were chosen for their:

• leadership qualities
• desire to  help build a stronger local community 
• interest in having a say on local issues that affect young people 
• interest in local government.  

What the program involves

Youth councillors receive:

• a Cardinia Shire councillor as a mentor for the duration of the program
• the chance to discuss and debate local issues impacting on young people
• monthly leadership workshops with high profile guest speakers.

More information

For more info on the Youth Council contact us on 1300 787 624 or mail@cardinia.vic.gov.au