Tablelands Youth

Supporting our youth

Supporting our youth

Council works collaboratively with young people, their families and carers, volunteers, business, government and agencies to develop community and regional responses to youth needs, issues and concerns.

• Tablelands Youth Services Directory

Shiralee McHardie, Council's Youth Development Officer provides advocacy for young people in local government processes and assists in the strategic planning of youth services across the Tablelands region.

Shiralee McHardie's contact details:
31 James Street, Malanda, Queensland, Australia
Tel:  07 4096 5311      Direct: 07 4043 4111
Fax: 07 4096 5086      Email:  shiraleem [at] trc [dot] qld [dot] gov [dot] au

"Youth development is about providing all young people with positive experiences and opportunities which enhance their strengths and capacity, which affirm them as contributors to their communities and shapers of their own future. Through youth development, communities are able to recognise, value, support and encourage young people's contribution." (Good Practice in Youth Development; Ausyouth 2001)

Bronze Medallion Course Youth Engagement – Our Voice Our Future

Youth Engagement - Our Voice Our Future
The project will provide a range of opportunities for young people to have a say about their issues, concerns and aspirations. The project will use youth arts, dance and sporting activities to engage with young people, culminating in a Regional Youth Forum later in the year. The aim is to develop a sustainable regional youth network to put into action the key outcomes of the Forum.