Connect with other passionate young people, share your ideas, and help design and deliver exciting, youth-led events and initiatives that shape your community.

This is your chance to step up, build skills, and create real change.

Application Period:

• Opens: 25^th May 2026 8am
• Closes: 15^th June 2026 8pm

Who can apply?

The group is open to change makers aged 12 to 18 years old who live, work or study in Livingstone Shire.

What’s involved?

• Attend weekly Youth Action Group meetings, Wednesday 4pm - 5pm (during school terms only), from July 2026 – July, 2027
• Meetings occur at The Hub (7-9 James Street, Yeppoon).
  • At times there may be projects that occur outside these hours, dependant on the project being delivered.
• Assist in the development, design and implementation of youth projects
• Adhere to council’s Youth Action Group code of conduct.

Why should I join?

• Represent the voice of young people at the local government level
• Inspire and drive change by leading community projects and activities
• Develop your leadership, communication, teamwork, and project management skills
• Engage in opportunities such as volunteering, workshops, and networking events
• Meet other like-minded young people and create new friendships
• Get to know more about your local council and be involved in local government

Council’s mission:

To connect, inspire and unite Livingstone’s youth, to empower them to have their voices heard, and turn their ideas into action!