Gladstone Regional Council recognises young people as the future of our region and is committed to ensuring their voices are heard, valued, and included in decisions that impact them.
Through dedicated resources, funding, and ongoing support, Council delivers a range of youth-focused initiatives, including Queensland Youth Week celebrations, school holiday programs, and partnerships that strengthen services for young people aged 12 to 24.
The Gladstone Region Youth Council acts as a formal advisory committee to Council on youth-related matters within the Gladstone Region.
Members are aged between 15 and 24 years and reside in the Gladstone Region.
The Youth Council's annual term is aligned with the Queensland school year, notionally from February to December.
Youth Council members meet on the first and third Monday of the month. Members serve an initial one-year term and can seek re-appointment for a subsequent term. External organisations can consult with Youth Council members and gain feedback on youth-related topics that could provide capacity-building opportunities within their organisation and the community.
Learn more about the Gladstone Region Youth Council.
Do you know a young person up to 25 years of age who’s made a difference, achieved something amazing, or inspired others through their actions?
We want to recognise and celebrate the outstanding contributions and achievements of youth in our community.
Whether it's sporting success, academic excellence, artistic talent, leadership, volunteering, mentoring or fundraising, this is your chance to shine a light on a young person in our region doing great things.
Nominees may receive a certificate signed by the Mayor, acknowledging their achievements.
Certificates will be emailed or mailed to the recipient and can be a great addition to resumes, portfolios, or a way to show appreciation.
Nominate online | Download a printable copy
The purpose of the Community Development Officer is to develop, promote and coordinate community development initiatives within the Gladstone Region, to strengthen the community by focusing on capacity building initiatives, while increasing community participation and engagement across the region.
The Community Development Officers have an invested interest in partnerships with young people, community services, government agencies and the wider community to develop and implement appropriate responses to address the needs of young people in the Gladstone Regional Council area.
The Community Development Officers can assist youth to:
- Improve a young person's network in the community.
- Celebrate the diversity of young people and increase positive perception of young people within the community.
- Work with young people on their ideas and assist in the development of positive partnerships for young people.
- Actively supporting youth service providers to strengthen their capacity to respond to the identified needs of young people throughout the Region;
- Be a point of contact for young people to connect them to various types of support they may need, whether it be health, legal, housing, or just how to get something happening in the community;
- Providing young people with activities and events to showcase their talents & to have fun!
- Assist Council in decision-making processes involving young people.
Contact details
The Gladstone Region Neighbourhood Centre is open Monday to Friday from 8.15am to 4.30pm, excluding public holidays.
Phone
(07) 4976 6300
Address
Ngallil Building, Philip Street Communities and Families Precinct, 1 Pengelly Street, Gladstone
PO Box 29, Gladstone, QLD, 4680
Email: info@gladstone.qld.gov.au
See below for more regional youth services information: