Council is proud to announce that the 2023 Hilltops Youth Forum Report is live on our website. This report highlights the outcomes of the 2023 Hilltops Youth Forum, held Friday 15 September 2023.
The process of creating the report began with a Youth Survey which was circulated throughout the Hilltops. The survey asked youth to provide insight into their demographic, wellbeing, community and issues that felt the most important to them. This survey was well received with over 250 responses and gave Council the base data to workshop at the Hilltops Youth Forum.
100 youth from across the Hilltops participated in the Hilltops Youth Forum. Young people were invited to share their thoughts and ideas while workshopping the major issues and concerns that were highlighted in the Youth Survey. The day was well received and feedback from young people indicated that they appreciated having the opportunity to be heard. The forum had several special guests from the Office of Regional Youth, Hilltops Council, Headspace, Youth Action and the local police, as well as a number of youth organisations such as Wellways, Services Australia, MPHN, Country Education Foundation, Hilltops Community Hub, Young Crisis Accommodation, Boys to the Bush, Intereach, Flourish, Marymead Catholic Care and TAFE NSW.
Our Hilltops Youth Forum Report reveals survey data highlighting major issues of concern, such as vaping, mental health and boredom for youth living in the Hilltops. The report also includes youth feedback on these topics and concerns, as well as recommendations and solutions.
By releasing this report, Council aims to provide insight into our youth for the public, as well as our local youth organistations and key stakeholders.
www.hilltops.nsw.gov.au/community/hilltops-youth-action-group
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