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Youth Leadership Collective

Council is seeking up to 10 young people aged 18-25 years to be representatives on their new project, the Youth Leadership Collective (The Collective).

Interested applicants should have a significant connection to the City of Greater Dandenong, have leadership experience and be passionate about supporting youth leadership opportunities in the local community.

Background

Through various consultations including feedback from the 2024 Youth Leadership Forum, young people have highlighted the importance for Greater Dandenong Council and key local youth organisations to prioritise and invest in youth leadership and active citizenship opportunities, particularly among our culturally diverse young people.

Greater Dandenong Youth Services is committed to supporting and promoting youth leadership opportunities in the local community and has worked with young people and youth agencies to develop an action plan.

Once recruited, participants of The Collective will help inform and guide Youth and Family Services in the delivery of the Greater Dandenong Youth Leadership Action Plan.

What is expected of young people recruited to The Collective

Successful participants appointed to The Collective will need to attend monthly meetings over a 12-month period. Participants will receive an honorarium to compensate them for their time and contributions.

To register your interest for The Collective, please complete the application form below or contact Youth and Family Services for more information.

Apply to join The Collective

Session dates (may be subject to change)

2025 - Wednesdays

  • 21 May 
  • 18 June
  • 16 July
  • 20 August
  • 17 September
  • 15 October
  • 19 November

2026 - Wednesdays

  • 21 January 2026
  • 18 February 2026
  • 18 March 2026
  • 15 April 2026
  • 20 May 2026

Documents

2024 Youth Leadership Forum Summary Report - 350KB
Applicant FAQs - The Collective - 51KB

 

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