RRK Youth Council

Robe River Kuruma Youth Council

The RRK Youth Council is a representative council of the RRK young people aged 15 to 25, who aim to foster and encourage emerging leaders to speak up and have a voice about the needs and aspirations of RRK young people.

Our Vision

For our Culture to be alive and strong within the Robe River Kuruma youth

For our Education and Training to engage our youth to learn and develop skills to be our future leaders

For our Social and Emotional Wellbeing to be strong, healthy and connected to community, now and for future generations

Objectives

• Represent RRK young people.
• Consult on co-designed solutions to enhance the development of RRK young people.
• Support RRK young people through leadership, mentoring and advocacy.
• Develop leadership potential and fulfil leadership positions in the local community.
• Identify the needs and aspirations most important to young people, and deliver related programs, projects and events to address these.
• Encourage and support change in the RRK and broader community.
• Develop a strong bond between RRK young people and community to engage them in community and culture.
• Support our Elders to preserve our traditions, culture and language for future RRK members.