Opinions of Wyndham youth sought in survey

Wyndham Civic Centre. (Damjan Janevski) 255196_01

Wyndham’s young people have the chance to shape the council programs and services that affect them with the biennial Youth Survey now underway.

Young people aged 12-25 are encouraged to share their thoughts and opinions on a range

of topics relating to safety, their interests and mental health among other topics with the

responses providing a snapshot of who young people are in Wyndham, their challenges and

expectations.

The survey aligns with the Council Plan 2021-2025 and the Wyndham 2040 Vision and

to encourage participation, those who take the survey can choose to go in the draw to

win a brand-new PlayStation 5 Slim Digital Edition Console with 2 controllers.

Wyndham mayor Jennie Barrera said council was committed to ensuring that all

young people have the opportunity to participate and engage in the social, economic and

cultural life of the municipality.

“As a council we provide a range of programs from activities during the holidays, battle of

the bands and opportunities for them to develop skills and training,” she said.

“Our City’s population is rapidly growing and nearly 60 per cent of residents are aged below

thirty five and just under half of Wyndham households are families with children, the majority

with children under the age of fifteen. We are continually working with young people, schools and local service providers and organisations to ensure that our vision for young people is cultivated.”

For further information, drop-in sessions will be held at Eagle Stadium, Werribee on Saturday March 2 and AquaPulse, Hoppers Crossing on Wednesday April 3.

Feedback can be provided until May 6 at: theloop.wyndham.vic.gov.au/wyndham-youth-