Published on Thursday, 21 August 2025 at 9:38:00 AM

A future where young people are heard, supported and able to lead is at the centre of the Shire of Serpentine Jarrahdale’s new Youth Plan 2025–2028.

Shaped by the voices of local youth, the plan outlines clear actions to improve wellbeing, strengthen access to services, and open more doors for young people to contribute, connect and create change in the community.

Shire President Rob Coales said the plan reflects the energy and ideas of the community’s young people.

“Our young people are already making a big impact in our community, and this plan is about recognising that and backing them to go even further,” he said.

“We didn’t want to guess what they need. We asked, we listened, and we built this plan with them. It’s about making sure they have the support, opportunities and safe spaces to grow, lead and thrive.”

More than 130 young people provided feedback to shape the plan, with their top challenges reported as public transport, cost of living, education, family and social issues, and health concerns.

The delivery of the plan over the next three years will be guided by a framework developed with a focus on practical and achievable actions and underpinned by the values of the Shire’s Council Plan 2023–33.

These include actions to help young people better understand and get involved in the community, and to empower them to participate in programs, events and services.

“Just as importantly, it’s about giving young people a real say in decisions that affect their lives,” President Coales said. “The Shire’s Youth Plan is a commitment to work alongside them, not just for them, and I’m excited to see the ideas, energy and leadership they’ll bring over the next three years.”

Actions have also been developed to expand the focus of the Shire’s programs, events and services to respond to young people’s changing interests and needs.

Head here for a full copy of the Shire’s Youth Plan 2025–2028.

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