| Joshua Adams |
Joshua lives in Eltham. Joshua is hoping to both continue the achievements of the last sitting council whilst aiming to employ some other unique and beneficial programs, guidelines and events. Joshua is excited to be involved in the oversight of the development of the youth hub and more. Joshua is passionate about the environment, climate change and gender rights. |
| Martina Charalambous |
Martina lives in Eltham North. Martina joined Youth Council to gain experience in leadership and to contribute her ideas for the community. Martina is passionate about mobile phone addiction, social connection and sustainability. Martina would like to work with local schools to bring young people together away from their phones. Martina is passionate about social connection, feminism and mental health. |
| Elysia Cheche |
Elysia lives in Diamond Creek. Elysia would like to make the community a collaborative and safe space where people are encouraged to talk about issues they are passionate about and are given the opportunity to advocate for. Elysia is passionate about gender equity, the environment and social connections for young people. |
| Niamh Coffey |
Niamh lives in Eltham North. Niamh joined Youth Council to ensure the voice of all young people are heard and to bring safety and equity to all community members. Niamh is passionate about social equity, mental health and the climate crisis. Niamh’s goals for Youth Council this year include creating opportunities for a wider range of young people to have their voice heard and advocating for extra youth support systems that address mental health and accessibility. |
| Bailey Cumming |
Bailey is from Diamond Creek. Bailey is excited to represent the views of the other youth members in Nillumbik, and actively be involved in decision making. He is hoping his time in the Youth Council will improve his skills in leadership, teamwork and decision making. Bailey would like to get more young people participating in activities that get them out of the house and connecting with their peers. |
| Orianna Edmonds |
Orianna lives in St Andrews, she is excited to bring help bring new perspective, fresh ideas, learn new things about herself and be part of a community of young people on a mission. Orianna feels strongly about encouraging the youth of today to be respectful, resilient, compassionate, have the heart of giving back and to know their worth and purpose. |
| Kirra Imbriano |
Kirra lives in Eltham, Kirra is excited to make a difference in her community and has always dreamed of having a platform to speak her opinions and raise the voices of local young people. Kirra loves working as part of a team and loves starting conversations and getting to know people. Kirra has an open mind and is excited to have open conversations with people about a variety of topics. |
| Soren Kean |
Soren lives in Eltham. Soren is hoping to have a positive impact on the Nillumbik community and help advocate for young people and our environment. Soren is passionate about biodiversity in Nillumbik, the indigenous flora and fauna populations and youth employment. |
| Scarlett Magnanini |
Scarlett lives in Eltham. Scarlett is looking forward to working with other like-minded people in the Youth Council to support our community's best interests and needs, by representing the youth population as honestly as possible. Being passionate about cultural, social and gender equity, Scarlett hopes to bring awareness, and ensure that everyone in our community feels supported and included. Scarlett is passionate about cultural, social and gender inclusion along with mental health and the environment. |
| Sophie Mcdonald |
Sophie lives in Diamond Creek. Sophie believes Youth Council is an amazing opportunity to have the chance to have a say on issues that affect young people, as well as hear the thoughts and ideas of other passionate young people. Sophie is excited to be part of the Youth council and lead active change in the community. Sophie is passionate about gender equity, climate action and youth leadership. |
| Fieke van der Kamp |
Fieke lives in Diamond Creek. Fieke is passionate about the environment and reversing climate change, and also about allowing others to find, do, and have access to what they are passionate about, whether it be art, music, drama, sport, nature. Whatever it may be, because Fieke believes that the most beautiful things happen when people do what they are passionate about. Fieke enjoys public speaking and is excited to represent the Youth Council and speak about the ideas they come up with, so the Youth Council can really express and make an impact, and; Be the change we want to see in the world! |
| Ayelet yahav zloof |
Ayelet lives in North Warrandyte. Ayelet would like to grow their experience, and put their ideas and thoughts into developing the youth hub. Ayelet is passionate about mental health, LGBTIQA+ community and social connections for young people. |
| Emily Yin |
Emily lives in Greensborough. Emily is excited to have a positive impacted on the young people in the area and wants to create fun and exciting things for them. Emily hopes to make change to our local community and help better bring voice to youth. Emily is passionate about social connection, safe spaces and feminism. |