Participant and Guardian Consent Form
Information about the Young Mayors Program
The Young Mayors program will support people aged 11 to 17 across Mackay to run for election to a brand new Mackay Regional Council Youth Council of 12 members. Elected by their peers, together this Youth Council will nominate roles, set an agenda for their 18 month Term in Office and work with the Mackay Regional Council on specific issues.
With access to training, mentoring and money to run local projects and campaigns, the Youth Council won’t just have a voice – but a platform to take action on the issues that young people in Mackay truly care about.
It’s free for all young people to apply and participate in Young Mayors.
Mackay Young Mayors Program Candidate Consent
As a participant in the Young Mayors program, young people can expect to participate in online zoom workshops, drop-in workshops and events over the course of the campaign period. All in-person workshops are central and participants are responsible for making their own arrangements to get there, but in some circumstances we are able to assist with travel.
The following consent needs to be completed by the young people participating, and their parents and guardians, as part of participating in the young mayors program.
For any questions, please contact Jenna Williams at young.mayors.qld@fya.org.au