Youth Action Kingborough meets monthly at the Kingborough Community Hub. YAK members are aged 14 – 25, living or studying in Kingborough. They help shape youth activities, support community events, and contribute directly to Council projects and youth-focused decision making.
YAK has recently been involved in:
- Volunteering at Council events – including tasks such as face painting, running our canteen at events where the proceeds go to Kingborough Helping Hands, assisting with craft activities, and more
- Producing the first King Zine youth magazine, including developing content and stories
- Having a voice on Council projects, including feedback on the Child and Youth Framework and the Youth Engagement Survey
- Designing and painting the backdrop for the first Christmas Youth Pantomime
- Making soup for Loui’s Van
- Participating in a “Meet the Councillor” session with Councillor Amanda Midgley
- Visiting Kingston Library to provide feedback on study spaces and youth needs
- Hosting an LGBTQIA+ friendly quiz night
- Engaging local businesses in LGBTQIA+ awareness by encouraging them to display rainbow stickers or register as LGBTQIA+ friendly spaces to make people feel more welcome
YAK is suitable for ages 14+
If you would like to get involved, please email kc@kingborough.tas.gov.au or call 6211 8200 and speak with the Youth Development Officer.
