GUEST SPEAKERS

Photo: Declan Primmer, Anne Adams, and Tom O'Sullivan

The Chair Rachel Furnell introduced Ken Radley, Youth Development Officer for the Warrnambool City Council. Ken spoke about his role as Youth Development Officer and how it aims to engage and connect youth with their communities. This involves working with a diverse range of young people. One of the most inspiring groups is the Youth Council and he introduced the Youth Mayor, Declan Primmer who is in his fourth year on the Council.

Declan described the role of the Warrnambool City Youth Council which is a youth led and coordinated group that provides members with the opportunity to assist local government in understanding the needs of young people. The Warrnambool Youth Council exists to advocate the opinions, issues and concerns of young people with the goal of enhancing opportunities and outcomes for the youth of Warrnambool.  He also spoke about his role as Youth Mayor and the duties undertaken. One of the main projects conducted by the Youth Council is the Youth Achiever Awards.

Tom O'Sullivan, who is on the Warrnambool Youth Council, described the Warrnambool and Moyne Youth Achiever Awards as an annual event coordinated by the Youth Councils of Warrnambool and Moyne. The event is a celebration of young people's achievements providing the community with the opportunity to celebrate the exceptional talents of youth in the region.

The awards will be held Wednesday 10 February, 2016 at the Lighthouse Theatre. Categories include: Arts and Culture; Community and Leadership; Academic; Sport; Overall Runners Up; Overall Winners. Last year over 160 nominations were received.

Rotary Club of Warrnambool was thanked for their continued support in sponsoring this award.