Youth Council
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The Selwyn Youth Council (SYC) consists of young people aged between 14- 24 who live in the Selwyn district and provide representation or a voice for the youth in their communities. SYC members meet monthly to assist and advise the Selwyn District Council on issues relating to youth and to increase the Council's understanding of young people's perspectives and needs. When necessary the SYC will present to Council the views of the district's youth on matters of council services, infrastructure and programs.
Youth Council Members
Alan Li, Lincoln High School, Central Ward | ||
Erana Riddell, University of Canterbury, Central Ward | ||
Ethan Richards-White, Rolleston College, Selwyn Central Ward | ||
Olivia Duder, Lincoln High School, Central Ward | ||
Katelyn Twiss, Ellesmere College, Ellesmere Ward | ||
Naomi Scott, Ellesmere College, Ellesmere Ward | ||
Hannah Ireland, Home Schooled, Malvern Ward | ||
Michelle Bruce, Darfield High School, Malvern Ward | ||
Chloe Duff, Rolleston College, Springs Ward | ||
Jonathan Schwass, Middleton Grange School, Springs Ward | ||
Madi Millar, Middleton Grange School, Springs Ward | ||
Adia McKay, Riccarton High School, Taumutu |
Youth Council Apprentice Members
Meg Nelis, University of Canterbury, Springs Ward | ||
William Topham, St Thomas College, Malvern Ward |
Meetings
The Selwyn Youth Council meet on every third Wednesday of each month. Before each meeting a public forum time is available to allow anyone to present ideas or plans they have for the youth of Selwyn that the youth council could potentially support or assist with. If you or your group would like to book a time to present please contact us at least 3 days prior to a meeting via email at youth.council@selwyn.govt.nz
Public forums are available 5:30pm-6:00pm with youth council meetings held 6:00pm-8:0pm.
| 20 February 2019 | - | Selwyn District Council Headquarters, Rolleston |
| 20 March 2019 | - | Selwyn District Council Headquarters, Rolleston |
| 17 April 2019 | - | Selwyn District Council Headquarters, Rolleston |
| 15 May 2019 | - | Selwyn District Council Headquarters, Rolleston |
| 19 June 2019 | - | Rolleston Community House, Rolleston |
| 17 July 2019 | - | Greenpark Community Centre, Greenpark |
| 21 August 2019 | - | Lakeside Domain Community Centre, Lake Ellesmere |
| 18 September 2019 | - | Rolleston Community House, Rolleston |
| 16 October 2019 | - | Rolleston Community House, Rolleston |
| 20 November 2019 | - | Rolleston Community House, Rolleston |
| 11 December 2019 | - | Rolleston Community House, Rolleston |
Selwyn Youth Event Fund
The Selwyn Youth Council has established a discretionary fund called the Selwyn Youth Event Fund. It is managed by the youth council, and funding is to provide support for groups or individuals whose events or activities contribute to the strengthening of youth wellbeing in Selwyn.
At their monthly meeting, members of the youth council will assess the applications and distribute the funds as they see appropriate.
Please carefully read the Selwyn Youth Event Fund Policy and Guidelines before completing your Application Form.
Selwyn Youth Event Fund - Policy and Guidelines [PDF, 372 KB]
Selwyn Youth Event Fund - Application Form [DOCX, 128 KB]
For more information or any queries please email youth.council@selwyn.govt.nz
Youth Council Terms of Reference
The youth council's new Terms of Reference were ratified by the Selwyn District Council at their June 2017 meeting and updated July 2018.
Contacts
Email: youth.council@selwyn.govt.nz
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/SelwynYouth