Hume Young Mayors Program

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The Hume Young Mayors Program is a new partnership initiative between Hume City Council and the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) that will provide young people with the opportunity to learn about democracy and participate in civic decision-making. 

The Young Mayors program will support people aged 17 and under to get elected to a Youth Council, positioning young people as decision makers on issues that impact their future.

Elected by young people in Hume, the Youth Council will work together over 12 months to define priority areas, and work with council to implement projects and events that meet the needs and interests of local young people.

For more information about the Young Mayors program, visit The Foundation for Young Australians website.

Want to know more about the Young Mayors Program in Hume and how you can be involved? Contact us at youth@hume.vic.gov.au to join our mailing list to receive regular program updates!

Want to be part of the Hume Youth Council?

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1. Nominating for Youth Council – June 2025

If you're 11-17 years old or currently in secondary school and live in Hume, you are eligible to nominate yourself to run for a seat on the Hume Youth Council.

2. Campaigning for Youth Council – Aug/Sept 2025

Candidates will campaign for six weeks ahead of the election and will be supported with free media training, campaigning workshops, marketing tutorials and more.

3. Elections – Oct/Nov 2025

The Hume Youth Council election will take place over a block period of one week in October 2025. Ballot boxes will be set up in primary schools, secondary schools and community spaces across the Hume area and online voting options will be made available. Young people aged 11-17 are eligible to vote.

4. Term in Office – January – December 2026

The Hume Youth Council will serve a 12-month term in office, commencing January 2026. The 12 months will focus on delivering projects, campaigns and/or events developed by Youth Council members.

Check back in for more information!

Statement of Commitment

Hume City Council is a child safe organisation with a zero tolerance for child abuse. Council actively listens to and supports children to be strong, confident and self-determined citizens. Council provides a safe working environment that values child safety, diversity and inclusion for all children aged 0 – 18 and adheres to the Victorian Child Safe Standards and related legislation.

For more information view Child Safe Commitment - Hume City Council

 

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