Young Councillors Network

A key priority for the VLGA is to improve diversity and inclusion within local government and encourage good governance and active participation.

We know that diversity in the council chamber inevitably leads to strengthened and more informed decision making and this extends to the age of our councillors.

Local councils should look like the people and communities they represent. This is particularly relevant for the level of government that is positioned closest to community.

The VLGA is establishing a social and professional network for young councillors, providing participants with the organisational and peer-based support they need to thrive in complex council environments. Through supporting this generation of young councillors, we can encourage new generations of young people to run for local government in the future.

We intend for this group to be a forum for ideas and action, driven by member councillors. As the support infrastructure behind this group, the VLGA will assist in the facilitation of professional development, as well as create networking opportunities where councillors can share ideas, challenges and opportunities and work together to achieve successful outcomes for the community's they represent. We seek to empower this generation of young councillors with the tools and knowledge that they need to lead change in their communities.

To register for the Young Councillors Network please email vlga@vlga.org.au 

Registration is free for councillors from VLGA member-councils.