Junior Council leadership

The City of Gold Coast Junior Council Program is a two-year civic leadership initiative designed for high school students in Years 10 and 11. Established in 1993, the Program fosters inclusivity and empowers students to explore local government roles and responsibilities while also providing a positive environment for networking and relationship building.

The Program provides students with the opportunity to take part in their local community, by:

• developing an understanding of local government
• discussing and raising awareness of current, local community issues
• developing skills including communication, public speaking, leadership
• providing a platform to meet new people and have a voice
• exchanging ideas through workshops and volunteer opportunities.

Watch the following video to see the program in action.

How do I join the program?

Each school nominates two Year 10 students to register each year. Students join the program in Year 10 and progress as senior participants in Year 11. Registration for schools and students opens in October. If you want to join, enquire with your school or check the following list of participating schools. If your school isn't listed, please talk to your school about it.

Interested students are encouraged to speak with their school about their current school membership.

School registration Student registration

Resources

Learn about Junior Council by watching our video Celebrating 30 Years.

Learn about the Executive Committee application process by watching the 2023 Junior Council Executive candidate speeches.

Contact us

For information or questions, contact the program coordinator, Tracey Duhig, by email: juniorcouncil@goldcoast.qld.gov.au