Youth Council Meeting Update - 25 June 2026

Here is an overview of the outcomes from tonight’s Tamworth Regional Youth Council Meeting.

• Youth Council began the meeting with a series of communication exercises designed to highlight the importance of clear and effective messaging. In the first activity, Youth Councillors were challenged to explain how to prepare a spotted biscuit to someone who could not ask questions or provide feedback. This was followed by an observation exercise, where Councillors were focused on a task while an unfamiliar person entered the room carrying a tray of objects.
  The activities demonstrated how easily information can be misunderstood when communication is unclear, and how distractions or divided attention can cause important details to be missed. The exercises reinforced the importance of providing clear instructions, considering the audience, actively listening, and effectively communicating ideas and perspectives.
• Youth Councillors agreed to invite Sanza Arzal, representing Miss World Australia and Variety – the Children’s Charity, to present on the Beauty With a Purpose project, Dear Diary – Voice for Advocacy. The initiative encourages young people to share their thoughts, experiences and ideas on issues affecting their communities through diary-style writing. Topics may include healthcare, education, public facilities, youth opportunities and other matters important to young people. The project aims to empower youth voices and provide a platform for advocacy and positive community change.
• Tonight, the Youth Council received and noted the update on the recommencement of the Tamworth Regional Youth Interagency and endorses the proposed approach for ongoing information sharing and engagement between the two groups.
• The Youth Council received and noted an update on the 2027/2028 Youth Councillor recruitment process. Presentations have been delivered at local schools, with applications continuing to be received ahead of the August closing date. Councillors also supported involvement in an upcoming information session at the Tamworth Regional Youth Centre, where current members will have the opportunity to share their experiences and answer questions from prospective applicants.
• Youth Councillors nominated representatives for the upcoming Councillor Catch Ups and agreed on a preferred date for the end-of-term dinner. The event will provide an opportunity for Tamworth Regional Council Councillors to recognise and thank Youth Councillors for their dedication, leadership and contributions to the community throughout their term.