Fresh Youth Council in action

THE City of Greater Bendigo Youth Council has commenced its 2025-26 term with ten new and eight returning delegates.

Levity Camilleri has been elected youth mayor while Alyssa Beaton and Bailey Dolan have been installed as deputies.

Youth Cr Camilleri said they were incredibly grateful for the trust placed in them.

“I’m honoured to be working with such a driven and passionate group of young people,” they said.

“I’ve gained so much more from Youth Council than I’ve contributed, and I look forward to the opportunity to give back to this community.”

City of Greater Bendigo mayor Cr Andrea Metcalf welcomed both new and returning Youth Councillors and congratulated the new youth mayor and deputies.

“The Youth Council is an initiative to engage with local young people in the City’s decision-making process for the future and council is again looking forward to working with the Youth Council in 2025.”

In its six-year history the council has provided input into over 50 City plans, strategies, policies, and projects, including the Council Plan 2021-2025, the Zero Emissions Roadmap, the Biodiversity Strategy, the LGBTIQA+ Action Plan, the Fair Access Action Plan, the E-scooter trial, and the Managed Growth Strategy.

Youth Councillors also co-designed and oversaw the development of the City’s Youth Action Plan.

Plus, they’ve represented young people on several advisory committees including the Greater Bendigo Climate Collaboration, the Arts and Creative Industries Advisory Committee, and the Heritage Advisory Committee.

Find out more at yobendigo.com.au/city-of-greater-bendigo-youth-council.