2026 Wellington Shire Youth Council Application Form

Youth Councillors work to make Wellington a more positive and engaging place for youth by representing them in the community, creating and participating in local events, and working towards solving issues relevant to young people.

Information collected within this application is kept confidential.

If you need any help in completing your application, or would like to apply verbally or on video, please contact helenw@wellington.vic.gov.au or phone 03 5142 3280.

The next step in the process is coming in for an interview with Youth Partnerships Officer Helen, and a current member of Wellington Shire Youth Council. We will be in touch to find a time that suits.

Applications close Sunday November 16.

Your Full Name *

Date of Birth *

Address *

Email Address *

Contact Number *

Your preferred Pronoun:

He/himShe/herThey/themOther

Youth Council is made up of young people from all ages, locations and walks of life – these questions help us to make sure that there is broad representation sitting on Youth Council each year.

Do you identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander? *

YesNo

What cultural heritages do you embrace?

Are you currently studying? *

YesNo

Do you study *

Full timePart time

Please tell us where and what you are currently studying *

Are you currently working? *

YesNo

Please tell us where you are working *

Are you working *

Full timePart time

Do you live with a disability?

YesNo

Thank you! Now, the last lot of questions.

Be as creative as you like in your responses to the below questions - these help us to get to know you a little better.

What do you enjoy doing?

What do you see as the top two issues impacting young people in Wellington?

What is motivating you to apply to join Youth Council?

How would the people around you (family, friends, teachers/employers etc) describe you in two words?

What do you believe you would contribute to the Youth Council team?

Please provide contact details for two referees.

These should be people who know you well - preferably not family.

Referee 1

Name: *

Contact Number *

Relationship to applicant: *

Referee 2

Name: *

Contact Number: *

Relationship to applicant: *

Are you able to attend Wednesday night Youth Council Meetings during school terms? *

YesNo

I have read and understand the Youth Council Terms of Reference *

YesNo

If you are under the age of 18, please have your parent/guardian complete the section below:

If you are under the age of 18, does your parent/guardian support your application?

YesNo

Parent/Guardian Name

Parent/Guardian relationship to applicant

Parent/Guardian Contact Number

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