Children and Youth Action Plan 2023-2027

The Mount Barker District Council is developing a Children and Youth Action Plan. The development of this Plan is an action in the Community Development Lead Strategy 2021-2026. The Plan aims to:

• Support the wellbeing and resilience of the next generation in our community,
• Address issues that face our children and young people,
• Engage with local community organisations/groups to create a welcoming and inclusive environment for the younger generation to connect and thrive.

To help develop the Plan, Council is seeking feedback from the community about the issues faced by children and youth in our district and suggestions they may have. Council has engaged Greenwood Institute and Youth Affairs Council of South Australia to conduct two surveys; Children (0 to 11 years) and Youth (12 to 25 years).

Children Survey (0 to 11 years)

If you are a parent with children or work in the early childhood/education/childcare/health sector, we want to hear your ideas and feedback on how the Mount Barker District Council can create a more supportive environment for the children in our district.

To participate in the Children survey (0 to 11 years), please click https://y51lsdkmwlq.typeform.com/to/cCc3tHty

Youth Survey (12 to 25 years)

If you are aged 12-25 and live, study, work or play in the Mount Barker District Council area, we need your help and want to hear from you. We want to know what is important to you, what you think about the local community, what you like to do, and what you’d like to change or make better. Sharing your expertise and ideas will help the Council to support you and other young people to thrive and have fun in our community.

To participate in the Youth survey (12 to 25 years), please click https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MBDC_YouthSurvey

Each survey will take about 10 minutes and are open until Monday, 13 November 2023.

My Home, Our Mount Barker Drawing Competition <closed>

The Mount Barker District Council is excited to invite young artists to join “My Home, Our Mount Barker”, empowering them to envision a brighter and more inclusive future for the community. This competition offers a canvas for young minds to explore and illustrate their hopes, and their artwork becomes a powerful means for advocacy and shaping our community’s potential.

We welcome all young artists, regardless of experience and background to share their creating interpretation of an ideal community. The artwork submissions will play a role in shaping the Council’s Children and Youth Action Plan.

1. Theme: “My Home, Our Mount Barker"
2. Eligibility

• The competition is open to all Mt Barker residents (aged 12 and under) from 17 October and will run until 31 October.

3. Artwork requirements

• Artwork must reflect the theme “My Home, our Mount Barker”
• Artwork must be completed through the official competition application form, downloadable here - My Home, Our Mount Barker competition form

4. Prizes

• One $100 voucher at Game Lobby (Mount Barker)
• One $50 Wallis Cinema E-Gift Card
• Two KIDS Gift Card worth $30 each

5. Submission:

• Participants can only submit one entry each.
• Only hardcopy submission will be accepted.
• Submissions can be made at
• The Council’s office at 6 Dutton Road, Mount Barker SA 5251 or
• Mount Barker Community Library at Dumas Street, Mount Barker SA 5251

6. Artwork submission deadline: 31 October 2023

7. Judging criteria:

• Artwork will be judged based on creativity, originality, adherence to the theme, and overall artistic quality.
• Judges may also consider the participant’s age when evaluating the artwork.

8. Copyright and usage rights: The Mount Barker District Council reserves the right to use submitted artwork for promotional purposes.

9. Visit our general terms and conditions for more information.