Capella Youth Space officially opened
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Posted on August 3, 2021
In partnership with CTM Links, the Capella Town Hall Committee, Capella schools and Queensland Police Service, Central Highlands Regional Council has officially opened the Capella Youth Space.
Every Thursday between 3.30 and 5.30 pm, young people aged 11 to 17 are invited to drop in at the Capella Town Hall Supper Room to socialise with peers and connect with youth workers.
It comes after council’s youth development team met with CTM Links, Capella primary and high schools and the Queensland Police Service.
‘Amongst upgrades to the local basketball court, the formation of a Capella youth advisory group, one of the group’s common interests was the creation of a safe youth space,’ General Manager Communities John McDougall said.
Capella’s council’s youth advisory group ‘Capella Stars’, formed in February 2021. Ten active members remain and work on bringing youth-friendly events to Capella.
‘With the Youth Space and Capella youth advisory group, council is adding an exciting new opportunity for young people in the town,’ Mr McDougall said. ‘Capella already has a number of great youth and sports groups and council is glad to be contributing to the existing groups.’
The Youth Space will be staffed by CTM Links Community Development Officers and council’s youth development staff.
Mayor Kerry Hayes had a message to young people in the Central Highlands.
‘You’re a valued part of our community, and council’s work today has an impact on the region that you will live in as you get older if you choose to stay in the Central Highlands,’ Mayor Kerry Hayes said. ‘Therefore it’s really important for council to hear your ideas and get your feedback.’
Under the YouthInc banner, council runs four youth advisory groups in the region. Find out more about the groups and how to join on council’s YouthInc website.