Youth council starts planning

Hindmarsh Shire Council has announced its 2019 Youth Council.

Mayor Ron Ismay congratulated successful applicants on their civic appointments at a celebration launch and dinner at Jeparit Memorial Hall.

The Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council for 2019 is: West Ward, Brodie Kennedy, Ruby James, Lani Elliott, Trinity Cannell; East Ward, Teo Haines, Rebekah Albrecht, Jordan Laverty, Tehya Clarke; North Ward, Jordan Leach, Nicholas Roll, Macy Fuller and Jasmine Robins.

Danni Haebich, 2019 Young Citizen of the Year, is also on the youth council.

Guest speakers at the launch were Hindmarsh council governance and human services manager Helen Thomson and criminologist, psychological scientist and former Hindmarsh youth councillor Georgia Gelligen.

Cr Ismay said he and fellow councillors enjoyed welcoming new youth councillors to their role.

“We can’t wait to see the outcomes of the initiatives that the 2019 Hindmarsh Shire Youth Council comes up with,” he said.

“It was also pleasing to see so many family and friends join us in celebrating these young leaders in our community. Council is extremely proud of these young people and is eagerly anticipating the initiatives and directions they take as youth leaders within the shire.”

Officials also used the occasion to thank Hindmarsh Shire youth and early years officer Meg Hall, who is leaving the council after almost 5 years in the role.