The generation Council welcomes new Youth Council for 2023

Excitement was in the air as Council welcomed eight passionate new members to its Youth Council for 2023. The group of 12- to25-year-olds are eager to tackle the problems of today and make a difference in their community.

Mayor Nathan Conroy met with the young members to offer a few tips about how Council works and share some of the rewards and challenges. The young people listened carefully before setting their own agenda for the year, focused mainly on social issues.

The youth advocacy and action group, affectionately known as YoCo, provides a vital forum for young people to have a voice and represent their peers within Frankston City. YoCo meets fortnightly to allow the group to maintain regular communication and progress on tackling community problems.

In addition to addressing community