Child & Youth Action Plan 2024-2028

The Mount Barker District Council is seeking the community's feedback on the draft Child and Youth Action Plan 2024-2028.

The Council recognises the significant role of the child and youth population, aged 0-25 years, within our community. With diverse needs and interests, this demographic constitutes a vital segment of our society. As of 2020, our child and youth population stood at 12,548, a number projected to grow to 17,415 by 2035.

Addressing the evolving needs of this growing population is paramount. A dedicated focus on children and youth ensures access to essential services such as education, healthcare, recreational facilities, and social support. In alignment with our Community Development Lead Strategy 2021-2026, the Child and Youth Action Plan stands as an important deliverable of the Council.

This four-year plan outlines key actions and ongoing services that the Council commits to implementing, aimed at supporting the needs and aspirations of children and young people in our area. It is the result of extensive consultation, incorporating insights and ideas shared by children, young people, community members, and stakeholders alike.

Key Actions from the draft Child and Youth Action Plan

1. Youth Space - Explore the feasibility for programmed youth space/s
2. Child and Young People Engagement - Establish a Youth Advisory Group and register of young people
3. Community Development Officer (Children and Youth) - Appoint a dedicated Children and Youth Officer at the Council
4. Mount Barker Regional Attractions - Attract or develop entertainment and leisure offerings in Mount Barker
5. Township Play Spaces - Identify opportunities to improve children and youth play space in townships
6. Getting around - Improve the ability of children, young people and their families to move safely around the district
7. What's on - Improve promotion of local activities and opportunities for young people and families
8. Funding for Children and Young People - Explore funding avenues to enable initiatives led by children or young people
   
   

Feedback and ranking preferences of the key actions

The Council welcomes your feedback on the proposed actions and the community is invited to rank your preference of the key actions.

Following community consultation, the draft plan will be edited as required based on your feedback, before being presented to Council for endorsement.

You can provide your feedback via:

• the online form or
• email: eloh@mountbarker.sa.gov.au

Consultation closes Wednesday 5 June 2024