• Youth culture is an expression of young people’s needs and beliefs
• Young people’s involvement in planning and delivery of services, community activities and social activities can enhance self respect, competence and connection to family and community and have significant benefits for the delivery  of these resources
• Councils need to devise and maintain strategies for involving young people in community planning  and service development building a sense of citizenship
• Youth advisory councils are one effective means of inviting the active participation of young people and other youth services stakeholders in planning, services and programs
• Young people need unique facilities and services, as well as access to universal facilities and services
• Young people have a right to access public space
• Councils identify, provide or facilitate the provision of facilities, services and programs which meet the needs of young people, which maximise their quality of life and well being
• Youth week is an important vehicle for focusing on the strengths and needs of young people to promote a sensitive proactive approach to local youth development
• Support services must be youth friendly, trusted and relevant to vulnerable young people to assist in their uptake, must use approaches that are supported by research and promote proven and innovative approaches and must create the least intrusion and disruption in their lives and encourage connection with services where young people have established long term trusting relationships with service providers

Auburn City Councils Youth Development Officer

Auburn City Council’s Community Youth Development Officer is involved in planning and facilitating the development of local youth services, facilities and activities, assessing the needs of local young people and services, promoting the participation of young people and showcasing their achievements.  Some activities include: 

• Youth Week and other Festivals
• Planning days and forums
• Youth Leadership Projects
• Conduct Research and Advocacy
• Provide information and referral
• Youth Interagency and other collaborative approaches
• Develop and support local sport, music and arts projects, as well as other youth skills development and recreational activities.

The Youth Development Officer works in partnership with local community organisations, Federal and State Government departments and the local community and its youth to make Auburn City an enjoyable and safe place to live for all young people.   Auburn City Council’s Youth Development Officer is located at Auburn Library, 1 Susan St, Auburn.

For more information contact 9735 1226 or email the Youth Development Officer at  

Auburn City Council Youth Strategy

The main aims of the strategy are to:

1. Develop local priority areas for young people in the Auburn youth sector
2. Identify short and long term directions for youth services in Auburn
3. Form stronger partnerships to collectively address issues for young people over the next 3 years
4. Set forth strategies for collaborative action.

 Benefits of the Youth Strategy include:

• Act as a funding tool
• Identify gaps in service delivery
• Set a clear direction for the local youth sector
• Encourage collaboration and partnership
• Reduce duplication
• Serve as an advocacy tool for the youth sector in Auburn
• Allow for direct input into programming and service delivery by young people
• Ensure that young people are actively engaged in local planning and decision making processes 

Auburn Youth Strategy 2009-2012 

Auburn Youth Strategy 2009 2012 Progress Report - June 2011 PDF version.pdf

Auburns Young People

• A larger percentage of 18 to 24 year olds (12.5% compared to 9.9%)
• A larger percentage of 25 to 34 year olds (17.7% compared to 15.3%)
• A smaller percentage of 70 to 84 year olds (5.3% compared to 7.3%)
• A smaller percentage of 50 to 59 year olds (10.3% compared to 12.2%)

Key definitions

 Youth Services Directories