Hume’s youth councillors begin their journey

Hume City Council's inaugural youth councillors are ready to begin their journey as decision makers in Hume City after being sworn in at the Council Chambers Broadmeadows on Thursday 11 December. 

The 12-member Youth Council was formed as part of the Young Mayors Program, a partnership between Hume City Council and the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA), positioning young people to create change on issues that impact their future.  

Elected by local youth in Hume in October, the Youth Council will collaborate throughout 2026 to identify priority areas and partner with Council to deliver projects and initiatives that address issues important to the community’s younger generation, including safety, reducing youth crime, mental health, and creating vibrant spaces for young residents. 

The program will support young people to learn about and participate in the systems that govern their lives, and influence decisions that impact their community.   

The Young Mayors program has been designed by the Foundation for Young Australians and is based on successful models in the United Kingdom. 

Hume City Council joins Mackay and Cairns in Queensland, Horsham in Victoria, and Wollongong in New South Wales to pilot the program in Australia, with plans to scale to councils across the country.   

For more information about the Young Mayors program, visit hume.vic.gov.au/Young-Mayors-Program  

Quotes attributable to Hume City Mayor, Cr Carly Moore: 

“Our new Youth Council members are committed to giving their peers a voice and having a say in their future. 

"By stepping forward, taking part in the nomination and election process, and dedicating their time to our community, they’re starting an exciting new chapter for young people in Hume.” 

Quotes attributable to FYA’s Executive Director of Young Mayors Tahlia Azaria: 

"Young people have extraordinary contributions to make to their own communities, and they are deeply invested in shaping the future. 

"After being elected by over 3,300 young voters in Hume, the 12 Youth Councillors now have a clear mandate to represent their constituents"