Moyne and Warrnambool Youth Strategy

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For the first time, Moyne and Warrnambool City Councils have worked together to develop a shared Youth Strategy - a bold and collaborative plan to guide activities and programs for young people over the next five years.

Why a Shared Strategy?
In our region, young people naturally move between Moyne and Warrnambool, accessing shared services like education, healthcare, and recreation facilities. They also participate in youth programs offered in both areas. By uniting our efforts, we can address regional challenges more effectively and create solutions that truly reflect the needs and aspirations of our youth.

Shaped by Young People, for Young People
The Strategy has been shaped by a Co-Design Panel of 20 young people (10 from each council area) aged 16 to 24. This diverse group has played a vital role in ensuring the Strategy responds to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by young people in our region. They have guided key decisions and ensured the voices of their peers are front and centre.

Extensive Community Input
Between June and August 2024, we heard from 875 stakeholders including:

• 41 engagement activities involving 291 young people and 126 adults
• An online survey with responses from 389 young people and 69 adults


This project is funded by the Victorian Government through their Engage! fund.


Click here to read the Engage Moyne Privacy Collection Notice

For the first time, Moyne and Warrnambool City Councils have worked together to develop a shared Youth Strategy - a bold and collaborative plan to guide activities and programs for young people over the next five years.

Why a Shared Strategy?
In our region, young people naturally move between Moyne and Warrnambool, accessing shared services like education, healthcare, and recreation facilities. They also participate in youth programs offered in both areas. By uniting our efforts, we can address regional challenges more effectively and create solutions that truly reflect the needs and aspirations of our youth.

Shaped by Young People, for Young People
The Strategy has been shaped by a Co-Design Panel of 20 young people (10 from each council area) aged 16 to 24. This diverse group has played a vital role in ensuring the Strategy responds to the unique challenges and opportunities faced by young people in our region. They have guided key decisions and ensured the voices of their peers are front and centre.

Extensive Community Input
Between June and August 2024, we heard from 875 stakeholders including:

• 41 engagement activities involving 291 young people and 126 adults
• An online survey with responses from 389 young people and 69 adults


This project is funded by the Victorian Government through their Engage! fund.


Click here to read the Engage Moyne Privacy Collection Notice

  • Draft Youth Strategy for review

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    After in-depth consultations with young people and key stakeholders, as well as extensive work with our co-design panel we have a draft strategy ready for the community to review. The Moyne and Warrnambool Youth Strategy 2025–2030 lays out where the two councils will put their energies over the next five years. It highlights the kinds of programs, activities and advocacy we will undertake to improve the lives of young people and embrace them as a key part of our community. We'd love to hear your thoughts.

    Here's how you can provide feedback:

    • Online – leave your comments under "Surveys"
    • Email – send with subject line 'Youth Strategy Feedback' to moyne@moyne.vic.gov.au
    • Mail – post (or deliver at a customer service centre) to: Rebecca Elmes, Moyne Shire Council Cultural Community Development Department, PO Box 51 Princes Street, Port Fairy Vic 3284


    We're asking for feedback by Wednesday 22 January 2025.

  • Public Consultation Dates / Online Survey

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    CLOSED: This discussion has concluded.

    To develop the Moyne and Warrnambool Youth Strategy, we need to hear from you! We want to know what’s important to you, what services and activities you can access, and what are your hopes for the future. Your contributions will help shape the region’s new Youth Strategy and guide what kinds of services and programs we deliver.

    We have multiple in-person and online consultation sessions coming up. Grab a snack, share your thoughts, and help shape the future of our community!

    Consultation Sessions

    South West TAFE
    Thursday August 1
    11:15am - 1:15pm

    Port Fairy Football Netball Club rooms
    Thursday August 1
    6pm - 8pm

    Deakin University, Hopkins River Cafe (formerly Brother Fox)
    Friday August 2
    12:30pm - 2:30pm

    Warrnambool Civic Green
    Friday August 2
    4pm - 6pm

    Port Fairy Library
    Saturday August 3
    10am- 12pm

    Noodledoof, Koroit
    Saturday August 3
    2pm - 4pm

    Dart and Marlin, Warrnambool
    Saturday August 3
    6pm - 8pm


    Online Consultations for Young People

    Monday August 5
    6pm - 8pm
    Register here

    Thursday August 15
    6pm - 8pm
    Register here


    Online Consultations for Adults in Young People's lives

    Tuesday August 6
    6pm - 8pm
    Register here

    Monday August 12
    6pm - 8pm
    Register here


    Online Surveys

    If you’re a young person aged between 12–24, click here


    If you're an adult who cares for or engages with young people, like a parent, teacher, coach or employer, click here

Page last updated: 13 Dec 2024, 04:35 PM