The Mount Gambier City Council is calling on passionate young people aged 15 to 25 to join the Youth Activation Group (YAG), a volunteer group dedicated to planning events, organising activities and advocating for youth issues within the local community.


In partnership with council, the group aims to make Mount Gambier a vibrant and welcoming place for young people to live, work and study.


Mount Gambier Library Team Leader Children’s and Youth Services Erin Jones said encouraged young people to have their say.


“Joining YAG is a fantastic opportunity for young people to contribute to their community, develop valuable skills, and make lasting connections,” she said.


Mrs Jones said specialised leadership training for the YAG will be conducted this year to support new and existing members in developing a vision for the future.


“This is an important opportunity to shape what the YAG will look like going forward and what sort of activities the group will focus on,” she said.


“The future is in your hands and it is time to think strategically.”


Following a re-launch in 2023, the group utilises a dedicated youth room within Wulanda Recreation and Convention Centre where they have recently explored and implemented ideas to activate the purpose-built space.


Current YAG member Jannika said it was worthwhile joining.


“It’s certainly worth it because you also get to talk to amazing people and you get great opportunities, and it’s beautiful to create something to help other people as well,” she said.


Open to those aged 15 to 25 (with younger applicants considered), the group welcomes passionate individuals from all backgrounds who can commit to regular meetings and activities. 


Participants can build valuable skills for future job and study applications, with the potential to earn SACE points.


For more information and to apply, visit haveyoursaymountgambier.com.au or email yag@mountgambier.sa.gov.au