We're developing a Youth Engagement Strategy (YES) and want to hear from young people aged 12 to 25 living, working or studying across our local government area (LGA).
The YES will provide a platform for young people to make their voices heard about the issues important to them.
How to get involved
It's time to 'speak up'. There's lots of ways you can participate and there's plenty of prizes up for grabs, including a set of Apple AirPods, voucher at local retail businesses, streaming vouchers and local experiences.
YES survey
The YES survey takes around 10 minutes to complete and covers:
- education and employment
- hobbies and interests
- your community
- physical spaces
- support
- your future
- emotions and stresses
- your voice
All answers are completely anonymous. Once completed you'll be directed to a page where you can enter your name and contact details for the chance to win a set of Apple AirPods. See full terms and conditions below.
Terms and Conditions
- To be eligible to enter the competition entrants must complete all questions in the Cessnock Youth Engagement Strategy Survey.
- Entrants must provide contact details including name, email or phone number to receive the prize.
- Only one (1) entry to the competition per person will be accepted.
- This competition will have a random selected winner. All entrants will be entered into an automated system which will select one name at random.
- The randomly selected entrant will be awarded one (1) set of Apple Air Pods.
- The prize winner will be notified via email or phone by 31 December 2020.
Discussion panel
Join the conversation on community facilities, education and employment, support services, events, connection to community and anything else you want to raise.
Get creative and have your say!
Do you consider yourself a creative person? Maybe completing a survey isn’t your thing! We still want to hear your opinions.
Send us a photo, video, drawing, painting, short story, song or poem that represents the theme “Your Voice, Your Community”.
Entries close 4pm, Monday 30 November 2020 and should be sent to youthcentre@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for the chance to win a range of prizes, vouchers and experiences. See full competition terms and conditions below.
Terms and Conditions
- All entries must be original works and respond to the theme “Your Voice, Your Community”.
- To be eligible to enter the competition entries must be emailed to youthcentre@cessnock.nsw.gov.au or delivered to the Council Administration Building (62-78 Vincent Street, Cessnock) before 4pm on Monday 30 November 2020.
- Entrants must provide full contact details, including name, email, and contact phone number to receive the prize.
- Only one (1) entry to the competition per person will be accepted.
- This competition is a game of skill. Entries will be judged by Council Officers individually on their merits based on creativity, originality and response to the theme.
- The chosen entrant winner will be awarded one (1) set of Apple Air Pods. The prize winners will be notified via email or telephone by Monday 14 December 2020.
- By entering the competition, unless otherwise advised, each entrant also voluntarily agrees that Council may use their entry on Youth Services Facebook page and YES Documentation.
SNAP & SHARE on Instagram
What would you do if you were Mayor for a day? What changes would you make to your community? How would you use the time in your day? Using the hashtag #2325Mayorforaday - Take a photo and post to Instagram showing how you would use your time as Mayor for the day!
Entries close 4pm, Monday 30 November 2020 and should be sent to youthcentre@cessnock.nsw.gov.au for the chance to win a range of prizes, vouchers and experiences. See full competition terms and conditions below.
Terms and Conditions
- All entries must be original photographs and respond to the theme “Mayor for a day”.
- To be eligible to enter the competition you must use the hashtag #2325Mayorforaday If your Instagram profile is set to private you may direct message your image to Instagram account @cycos_cessnock
- All entries must be sent via direct message or posted to social media before 4pm on Monday 30 November 2020.
- Entrants will be contacted via the Instagram page they have used for the Competition.
- Only one (1) entry to the competition per person will be accepted.
- This competition is a game of skill. Entries will be judged by Council Officers individually on their merits based on creativity, originality and response to the theme.
- The prize winners will be notified via email or telephone by Monday 14 December 2020.
- By entering the competition, unless otherwise advised, each entrant also voluntarily agrees that Council may use their entry on Youth Services Facebook page and YES Documentation.
School consultations
Across Term 4 you may notice various “pop-up” consultations happening at your local High Schools. Keep an eye out in your school hallways and common areas, each school will have a space where you can respond to a series of questions relating to the YES. Grab a post it note or a pen and have your say!