MidCoast Council developing action plan for young people Myall Coast Myall Coast - popup ad by News Of The Area - Modern Media - July 18, 2024 MIDCOAST Council is developing a Children and Young People’s Action Plan to support young people across the MidCoast to live fulfilling and meaningful lives. “If you are a young person, a carer, or you work with young people, we want to hear from you,” said Alex Mills, Council Manager Libraries, Community and Cultural Services. Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au “Hearing first-hand experiences will help ensure the plan is right and that we take the steps necessary to improve lives and outcomes for our youngest residents.” Almost 23 percent of the MidCoast population is aged under 24 years. Compared to NSW averages, young people on the MidCoast have high levels of disengagement from schools and workplaces and high rates of out-of-home care. In the MidCoast, 25.2 percent of 15-24 year olds live in poverty, which is greater than the NSW average. “We want to work with young people, government and community stakeholders to improve outcomes,” Mr Mills said. Have your say before 21 July by completing the survey here: https://haveyoursay.midcoast.nsw.gov.au/children-and-young-peoples-action-plan Everyone who takes part in the survey will go into the draw to win one of four $25 MidCoast gift cards.
