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Last Updated: Wednesday, 13 November 2024 09:27

About the Youth Leaders Program

The Youth Leaders Program is a volunteer program for young people aged 14-24. This program allows young people from across the region to learn about local communities and groups, local events, activities, and services available for young people.

The Youth Leaders Program started in 2015 with 20 members selected to represent the region. Each year Youth Connect looks for 25 young people across the region to represent the voice of our region’s young people.

Members of the Youth Leaders Program are provided opportunities to learn about Council processes and the role of local government. They are encouraged to have a say and develop grassroots projects to create positive change– not only for the region’s young people but the wider community. Toowoomba Regional Council currently services a regional population of 173,000 people (ABS, 2021), with about 30,000 of these residents being young people. Our Youth Leaders play an important part in ensuring that Council’s programs are relevant, meet the needs of young people and have the greatest reach possible.

The Youth Leaders are required to identify and share information on community issues and opportunities for young people to connect to events, programs, and local service providers.

2025 Youth Leader Program positions

There were 25 positions available for the 2025 year. We accepted applications from 1 June to 31 July 2024. Applications will re-open on 1 June to 31 July 2025. 

Eligibility requirements for the Youth Leaders program:

• Applicants MUST live, work or study in the Toowoomba Region
• Applicants MUST be aged between 14 and 24 years of age as of the 31 December 2025
• The program will require a time commitment of approximately eight hours per fortnight.
• Applicants must be committed to and able to attend regular meetings used for skills sessions, presentations, reflection, and discussion.
• Applicants must be committed to attending community and youth-driven events identified by the Youth Leaders group.

If successful, a requirement of your acceptance into the program is being able to attend two camps and monthly Youth Leader meetings. Camp Dates to be confirmed closer to the application round.

If you require more information about the Youth Leaders program you can contact us via this form: 

Complete the online form.