Young people
If you are aged 0-24, have your say on what matters to you and what you need to live your best life.
We are developing a Children and Young People's Action Plan to support young people across the MidCoast to live fulfilling and meaningful lives.
👨👧 Almost 23% of the MidCoast population is aged under 24 years.
🛑 Compared to NSW averages, we have high levels of disengagement from schools and workplaces and high rates of out-of-home care.
💲 In the MidCoast, 25.2% of 15-24 year olds live in poverty (NSW average 13.1%).
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Parents, carers, and service providers
If you care for or work with, young people we also want your insight.
If there was one thing you could do to make life better for young people on the MidCoast, what would it be?
28 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
As a mum. i love to put my kids where they can learn a lot to others. We just moving here in australia for good with hubby and kids
28 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
With many club committes getting older, i suggest council train young people to help run these bodies. Gives experience, skills, leadership.
27 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
Create safe and meaningful activities that are low cost and encourage our youth to be given a chance to thrive
24 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
Funding for Safe housing for youth with adult supervision should be a priority!
21 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
Give them an appropriate way to feel they are heard and provide assistance for them to shape and contribute to the space they want to occupy
19 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
ABC iview: Old people’s home for teenagers. Evidence based! MC seniors, MC youth all seeking connection, conversation and confidence.
19 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
Give them a safe centre to go to. A centre for youth activities and opportunities to learn vocational skills, enjoy creative arts & connect
19 June, 2024
LSpittles says:
Provide safe housing with responsible adult support
19 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
Provide environmental spaces for young people to gather and learn about the environment, to live on the only double delta system in the SH
19 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
Improve the town, unite ppl, make them proud to live here. Ppl talk down about this town - we need to build pride and respect.
18 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
To help circulate the benefits of a new digital app called File Fit and trial in local high schools from Year 10 onwards.
17 June, 2024
Anonymous says:
Sponsored establishment of an adventurous/confidence building facility similar to scouts, miltary cadets, etc - structured, safe, esteem.
If you are a young person or work with young people in our region, we want to talk to you! Attend one of our pop-ups and let us know how we can help young people lead their best life on the MidCoast.
Taree PCYC
Saturday 22 June 9:30am - 1:30pm
Drop in to see us at the Taree PCYC
Emergency Services Expo, Taree
Sunday 23 June 9am - 1pm
Find us inside the expo
Taree PCYC
Wednesday 3 July 3:30pm - 6:30pm
Drop in to see us at the Taree PCYC
Rural Transaction Centre, Bulahdelah
Monday 8 July 10am - 1pm
Find us outside the Rural Transaction Centre
NAIDOC WEEK Community Fun Day - Forster
Wednesday 10 July 10am - 1pm
Find us at the NAIDOC Community Fun Day in Forster
Manning Community NAIDOC Day
Friday 12 July 10am - 1pm
Find us at the Manning Community NAIDOC Day
Gloucester NAIDOC Family Fun Day
Saturday 13 July 10am - 2pm
Find us at the NAIDOC Family Fun Day
Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens NAIDOC Celebration
Tuesday 16 July 10am - 1pm
Find us at the Hawks Nest/Tea Gardens NAIDOC Celebration
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Timeline
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Timeline item 1 - active
17 June – 21 July 2024
Survey open to gather information to help inform community consultation
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Timeline item 2 - incomplete
August 2024
Focus groups and drop-in sessions
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Timeline item 3 - incomplete
September – December 2024
The draft action plan is prepared and Council endorsed for public exhibition
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Timeline item 4 - incomplete
Early 2025
- Public exhibition of the draft Children and Young People action plan. Feedback considered for final amendments to the Plan
- Council endorses the Children and Young People's Action Plan
We acknowledge the traditional custodians of the land on which we work and live, the Gathang-speaking people and pay our respects to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people who now reside in the MidCoast Council area. We extend our respect to elders past and present, and to all future cultural-knowledge holders.
Contact us
Email: haveyoursay@midcoast.nsw.gov.au
General enquiries - (02)7955 7777
Open Monday - Friday 8.30am to 4.30pm (excluding public holidays)
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Our commitments to you
We deliver benefits for our community in a way that adds value and builds trust.
Why we are engaging
We are committed to engaging with our community in a meaningful way to support decision making, plan for projects, and to strengthen our communities.
By inviting your participation, we aim to create a sense of belonging, connection and involvement, and ultimately greater ownership of decisions by the whole community.
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