Ella and Dayna to lead the Federation Youth Council

Published on 02 August 2023

Federation Council has welcomed six new Youth Councillors - Alyssa Walda (13), Bel Carroll (15), Dayna Carter (14), Ella Webb (15), Max Sampson (12) and Tiana Mack (15).

Ella Webb from Corowa was voted in as the Federation Youth Mayor, supported by Deputy Youth Mayor, Dayna Carter from Oaklands.

The group of new Councillors came together for the first time on Monday, July 31 at the Corowa Council Chamber and were sworn in as the 2023/2024 Federation Youth Councillors. 

Federation Council Mayor, Cr Pat Bourke congratulated the new Youth Council and said he was thrilled to see a diverse group of new leaders emerging.

“I congratulate these young leaders for stepping up and working to improve the liveability and future of their communities,” he said.

“I look forward to working with the team to ensure the voices of young people continue to be heard in the decision making of the Federation Council.”

Mayor Bourke said the Federation Youth Council has played an important voice for youth in our Council over the last five years.

“They have participated in Council advisory committees including the Corowa Skate Park and Corowa Aquatic Centre and provided valuable input into Council plans and strategies,” he said.

“They have also been the lead on grassroot community projects such the Memorial Plaza Project, Community Piano, establishment of Corowa Soccer, Howlong Ping Pong Table Project, and By the Banks Mural in Mulwala and helped host youth focused events such as colour runs, skate park workshops, photography workshops, come and try days and outdoor movie nights.”

The Federation Youth Council is an advisory committee of the Federation Council established in 2018. It represents young people aged between 12 and 25-years-old who live, learn, work or connect with the Federation Council Local Government Area. The Youth Council aims to provide a platform for young people to have a voice, provide feedback, advice and views on issues that are important to them and other young people in their community. Membership runs for 12 months and the Youth Councillors meet once a month during the school term via Google meet or in person. 

Left to Right: Dayna Carter, Bel Carroll, Ella Webb, Max Sampson & Alyssa Walda