Youth Strategy 2026- 2030
Consultation has concluded
Level Up YOUth.
The 2026-2030 Youth Strategy was adopted at the December 16th Council meeting.
Read the strategy here.
Throughout 2025 we've worked with young people in the community to create a new Youth Strategy – Level Up Youth for Wangaratta and surrounds.
The strategy was developed from the input of over 800 responses to our What YOUth WANT census and guidance from the co-design group made up of five local young people. The draft strategy was out for consultation for 30 days in October.
Want to be involved in the delivery of the Youth Strategy? Contact a project officer youth@wangaratta.vic.gov.au
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What you have told us so far!
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We received 872 responses to our What YOUth Want census, and these are the top 5 things you told us:
What You Like Most About Wangaratta:
Being close to friends and family
Access to sport and recreation
Nature and open spaces
Shops and Cafes
Community/Friendly people
Top Issues Facing Young People:
Alcohol and other drugs
Mental health
Bullying
Cost of living
Body image
What Would Make Wangaratta Better for Young People:
More activities and events for young people
More safe and welcoming spaces to hang out
More or improved sporting facilities
Better public transport
More employment opportunities and support programs
Youth Strategy - LEVEL UP YOUth
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Have you done the youth census? It closes on May 11th. Complete the census. Leave your details and go into the draw to win one of these great prizes: Build your own Nikes (up to value of $250) A Stanley Bottle. A Yeti Bottle. Swim pass at WSAC. A Gym pass at WSAC. A Platypus Voucher. A $100 Visa Gift Card!