Cessnock City Youth Ambassador Program

Are you a young person aged 11-18 living, studying or working in the Cessnock Region? Are you a committed instigator of positive change in your community? Do you want to have your say on important community issues across Council? 

The Cessnock City Youth Ambassadors have a unique opportunity to influence and lead change, and to assist local government in understanding the needs of the young people of our region.

The Cessnock City Ambassador Group aims to:

  • Provide young people with an opportunity to express their ideas and views while raising important youth issues.
  • Create opportunities for young people to participate in a range of activities that support their interests and development, and to have fun.
  • Connect young people of similar interests and passions together.
  • Give Council and the wider community the opportunity to listen to young people.
  • Provide young people with the opportunity to engage with Council’s Business Units.
  • Offer a source of consultation to ensure Council’s Youth Service delivers events, programs and activities that are reflective of the needs and interests young people.
  • Develop leadership potential.
  • Promote the positive image of young people within the community and highlight the contribution young people make to programs

The Cessnock City Ambassador Group is responsible for:

  • Supporting the planning, promotion and facilitation of Youth Service events and programs including Cessnock Youth Centre based activities, School Holidays and NSW Youth Week.
  • Identifying opportunities where young people can participate in community activities.
  • Providing Council with feedback on proposed plans, programs and events.

Applications are open NOW, until 17 November 2025

Click here to complete the Expression of Interest form

Please note selection is on a merit basis in response to the answers provided in this form, and those selected will be contacted to confirm their commitment to participate.

A parent/guardian’s permission will be required by signature on the form for your application to be considered.

For more information on the program refer to the Cessnock City Youth Ambassador Charter.

Contact the Cessnock City Council Youth Services team:
youthcentre@cessnock.nsw.gov.au
4993 4359

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