Are you aged between 12 and 24 years and have something to say about the future of the Camden area?

Share those thoughts with us, as part of the second stage of Council’s Youth Survey!

Participants must reside in the Camden area and will go into the running to win one of five prizes, with a combined total of more than $750.

The survey results, which will identify the needs and aspirations of Camden’s young people, will help inform Council’s Youth Strategy. The Strategy, which is currently being developed, has identified five focus areas in stage one of the survey, conducted earlier this year. They include:

• Youth mental health and wellbeing;
• Youth employment and education;
• Community connections;
• Youth voice and empowerment; and
• Safety.

Mayor of Camden, Cr Theresa Fedeli, said the second round will give Council the opportunity to drill further into the details already obtained.

“We know the decisions we make today will impact our youth as they become active members of our community,” Cr Fedeli said.

“That’s why it’s so important we hear what really matters to them as we continue to prepare our Youth Strategy.

“We received a fantastic result in our first round, with over 1,000 responses. Their feedback showed us young people are looking for activities to take place in the local area, including music events and youth festivals, sporting competitions and community barbecues.

“This is a fantastic start and now we want to take it to the next level and really focus on the main topics raised previously.”

For more information or to complete the Youth Survey, go to bit.ly/3lphF2R