Andrew Gee (Calare, National Party, Shadow Minister for Regional Education) Share this | Hansard source

Today, our parliament recognises the outstanding young leaders of the Bathurst area who serve as Bathurst youth councillors. The Bathurst Youth Council is a wonderful initiative of Bathurst Regional Council. It was established in 1999 and has made an invaluable contribution to the lives of young people in Bathurst and its surrounding districts. In April, I saw firsthand the terrific work of the youth council when I attended the Youth Week Chase The Rainbow colour run in Bathurst. It was a resounding success enjoyed by people of all ages. On Thursday, the council is supporting and promoting R U OK? Day. Mental health is a key youth council priority.

The Bathurst Youth Council for 2022-23 is: Mayor Harvey Lew; Deputy Mayor Ella Kay; Councillors Heidi Twohill and Kirilee Scott, who are also the media officers; and Councillors Olivia Brabham, Jasmyn Nankervis, Ruby Morris, Isaac Barrett, Drew Wade, Blake Kreuzberger, Chloe Tayler, Kiana Lowry, Wil Crossland-Hamer and Jasmine Houston. I also acknowledge the significant achievements of the previous youth council, led by Youth Mayor Ashley Maalouf. I congratulate Bathurst Regional Council and Mayor Robert Taylor for their unwavering support of the youth council, along with the regional council's dynamic community services team. With very impressive young leaders like those on Bathurst Youth Council, our future is in great hands.

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