Youth

The Shire recognises that young people are important and valued members of the community and actively seeks youth perspectives and opinions across all Shire services and programs.  We aim to take a targeted approach through the Strengthing Youth Plan 2018-22 in implementing best practice youth related events and initiatives.

Youth Advisory Council (YAC)

The Shire has been engaging local youth through a Youth Advisory Council (YAC) model since 1993. The purpose of YAC is to provide a space for young people to have a say in issues that impact them, as well as help coordinate activities and programs for young people following an Asset Based Community Development model.

To stay in the loop of YAC activities, follow us on Instagram or Facebook. If you've got an idea for YAC, please contact the Community Development Trainee on yac@amrshire.wa.gov.au

Other links:

• Hire the Margaret River Youth Precinct Zone Room
• Check out our Skateparks

​Community Development Trainee

Since its inception in 2003, the annual Community Development Trainee has been a strength for all youth in Shire. The 12 month scholarship is awarded each calendar year to an outstanding locally based Year 12 graduating student. Candidates should have an interest in community development, with intentions to progress onto tertiary studies, and who is willing to undertake gap year employment with the Shire.

Previous participants of the program are Naomi Godden (2003), Roxanne Moore (2004), Simon O’Leary (2005), Keely Robertson (2006), Natasha Dixon (2007), Moana Lutton (2008), Connor McLeod (2009), Amy Burgess (2010),  Ella Sleegers(2012), Jake Graebener-Bond (2013),  Emma Godridge (2014), Molly Ryan (2015), Georgina Wilkie (2016), Callum Noone (2017), Ladriel Hackett (2018) and Kate Mann (2019). Hope Sortras is the 2020 Trainee.