Toowoomba Regional Council
Postal Address PO Box PO Box 3021,
Toowoomba QLD 4350
Phone: 131 872
Youth Leaders Program
Description: The
Youth Leaders Program is a volunteer program for young people aged
14-24. This program
allows young people from across the region to learn about local
communities and groups, local events, activities, and services available
for young people.
Eligibility: There are currently 25 positions available, and applications will be open in June and
July each year.
Things to consider before applying:
- Applicants MUST live, work or study in the Toowoomba Region
- Applicants MUST be aged between 14 and 24 years of age
- The program will require a time commitment of approximately eight hours per fortnight.
- Applicants must be committed to and able to attend regular meetings used for skills sessions, presentations, reflection, and discussion.
- Applicants must be committed to attending community and youth-driven events identified by the Youth Leaders group.
How to apply: Visit
Youth Leaders Program (tr.qld.gov.au) for more information or to apply.
Referral process: No referral required. Young people, families, schools, and youth sector agencies
are welcome to contact us for information and assistance with applications.
More information: https://www.tr.qld.gov.au/youthconnect
Youth Connect
Description: Youth Connect delivers workshops, programs and events with young people in our Region.
They provide a range of arts, music, health and sports activities.
Youth
Connect believe strongly in celebrating the passion, energy and
achievements of our young people, and work to provide low-cost,
accessible youth programs in regional communities.
Youth Connect works with young people, families and service providers to:
- identify local needs, issues and opportunities
- support young people's health and wellbeing
- empower young people to take a lead role in the delivery of youth programs
- create platforms for young people to connect, belong and participate in their local communities.
Where possible, we also work with local people to support community-led events.
More information: