MACKAY YOUTH COUNCIL ELECTIONS

Ojas Goti

My vision for the future is for no one to be misunderstood. I know it might be weird but that’s what I think is the real problem. When our youth were getting bullied online what did we do? We took away their technology, and what did that accomplish? Children of this day are so closely

Reuben

Pulikkottil

As a young citizen in Mackay, I would like it to be a place where people of all ages matter and have a voice. Younger people in the region are constantly silenced and marginalised. I would like to try and help our youth be

Farrah Hamilton

My vision is to make meaningful projects for the youth of Mackay a reality. Young people have passion, drive and energy and we just need to find ways of expressing this. What I would really love to see happen is a dedicated space for Youth Street Art for

Lily Cheyne

My vision for the future of Mackay is to bring together the youth and elderly with a nice space. It will include

Georgia Moohin

In the future I hope that Mackay can be a more peaceful and safer environment allowing everyone to feel safe living and/or staying

Evelyn O’Brien

I believe the future of Mackay will include safe and inclusive leisure opportunities for all ages, a range of services around the issues of mental health and awareness of the issues of mental health among youths. This future includes a healthy environment for young people to address issues and solve problems they deem important in our cur- linked to these devices that by taking them away all we did is make them more reckless and ignorant, disobeying their teachers and parents. When instead if we understood the real problem, that the youth think the only reason for life is technology, we could have fixed it by teaching them that there is more out there in this wonderful world. more confident and speak up within our community to help resolve that directly affect us. young people to share their talents. I would also love for the Youth of Mackay to be involved in restoration projects. Whether it be furniture, equipment or even cars, we could help young people learn trade skills, finance and team work so that they could actually sell the restoration projects.

I would like to make this dream that I have a reality so that the younger generation of Mackay can finally step into the spotlight and have an opinion on the future of their home.

Amna Ansari

My vision for the future of Mackay is to raise the voice of youth. I want to hear your opinion, I want to hear your voice, I want to make a difference for youth today! To make this vision a reality, I want to increase youth-led and centred events like sport-

Nate Ralph

My vision for the region is to foster a safe, happy, and thriving community for all, with a special emphasis on the youth population. We must prioritise the mental health and wellbeing of our youth population. The development of mental health resources and support programs can go

Erin Hanrahan

My vision for the future of Mackay is to not only to introduce large scale road safety projects like a community car, allowing children with no resources or mentors to gain 100 hours on their learners, but also small scale projects like implementing a zebra crossings in school zones ing, academic and cultural activities to provide a range of opportunities for young people. a long way in providing a safe and supportive environment for young people to navigate the challenges of growing up. We should ensure the continued development of safe and accessible pathways and bike lanes throughout Mackay, enabling people to travel around the city with ease and security. many items for the youth to learn new skills off the elderly, along with special recipes. This will bring together the youth and elderly and help improve both their lives. here. I would also love to see safer and better maintained footpaths letting the youth of Mackay and all ages ride or walk to and from somewhere safely without being at high risk. rent community. I believe the future of Mackay will include a larger normalisation of an understanding and embracement of Aboriginal and Torre Strait Islander culture; include more awareness on the history of the Yuwibara people, whose land makes up our region. I believe our future in Mackay will see a cleaner town with a wider respect of our environment.

I want to introduce more youth disability facilities and mental health assistance, to ensure young people always feel included in society and experience aid with issues they face today.

Caitlin Rourke

I want Mackay to be a friendly, welcoming community where young people are able to contribute in the decisions that impact them. I will strive to make Mackay an inclusive and respective community. I want young people from Mackay to have more opportunities like they do in capital cities. These would range

Van McDermott

or frequently used roads or having conferences at schools discussing the importance of following the guidelines for pedestrians and drivers. Additionally, an app that incorporates the youth in the community’s opinions and projects that they would like to see implemented into Mackay’s suburbs.

from entertainment, to sporting areas, and workshops to develop their skills and experience. I want to create a platform which allows teenagers to put their input on ideas and issues that affect them. By improving issues affecting young people by introducing new programmes, I want to build a better future for all the youth of Mackay.

Van McDermott is running for selection on the Mackay Youth Council, for the Northern Suburbs and Beaches.

Nicolette Gooch

Nicolette Gooch is running for a position on the Mackay Youth Council, for Central.