Junior Council leadership

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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.

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Schools involved in Junior Council

  • AB Paterson College
  • All Saints Anglican School
  • Aquinas College
  • Assisi Catholic College
  • Australian International Islamic College
  • Benowa State High School
  • Coombabah State High School
  • Elanora State High School
  • Emmanuel College
  • Helensvale State High School
  • Hillcrest Christian College
  • Keebra Park State High School
  • Lutheran Ormeau Rivers District School
  • Marymount College
  • Merrimac State High School
  • Miami State High School
  • Nerang State High School
  • Palm Beach Currumbin State High School
  • Pimpama State Secondary College
  • Queensland Academies Health Sciences Campus
  • Rivermount College
  • Robina State High School
  • St Andrews Lutheran College
  • St Hilda's School Gold Coast
  • St Joseph's College
  • St Michael's College
  • Saint Stephen's College
  • Silkwood School
  • Somerset College
  • Southport State High School
  • Trinity Lutheran College
  • Upper Coomera State College
  • Varsity College

Schools involved in Junior Council for 30 years

  • Aquinas College
  • Benowa State High School
  • Coombabah State High School
  • Helensvale State High School
  • Marymount College
  • Merrimac State High School
  • Palm Beach Currumbin State High School
  • Robina State High School
  • Southport State High School
  • Trinity Lutheran College

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