Meander Valley youth encouraged to take a lead on climate change

The Climate Change Youth Forum, held on 3 September in Westbury, attracted young people right across the municipality.

Meander Valley Council is supporting young people in the region to provide input into local action to address climate change and participate in community events ranging from Winter Fire, the Climate change forum and Youth Arts Alliance activities.

The Youth Arts Alliance is presenting a series of inclusive activities and workshops in craft, music and circus at the Meander Valley Performing Arts Centre (Little Theatre) on 14 October 2022.

These activities will be followed by an evening concert featuring local bands DelTime Killers and the Stingrays.

The Climate Change Youth Forum, held on 3 September in Westbury, attracted young people right across the municipality from Prospect Vale to Kimberley.

Initiated by Councillor Deborah White, the forum aimed to give young people the opportunity to take a lead in helping to address some of the issues locally.

Attendees presented to a Council workshop on 27 September to share ideas generated from the forum on ways the community can take positive steps in response to climate change.

Council will be looking to continue encouraging youth and community action through a new youth participation project set to be delivered in 2023.

The project is funded by the State Government and will focus the community on supporting young people to access and actively participate within community programs as an important contributor to their wellbeing.