Seventeen young Territorian’s have been named as this year’s Northern Territory Youth Round Table. The Round Table members (aged 15-25) will act as a direct communication avenue between young Territorians and the Northern Territory Government.

Territory Families Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Jeannette Kerr said the Youth Round Table “gives young people in the Territory a platform to raise issues that are important to them, and the opportunity to contribute to decision-making processes around these issues.

“Young people deserve to be heard and need to know that their opinions and ideas are valued. We have to engage with young Territorians so we can better look at ways to invest in them and the services provided to give them the support they need.

“These members represent the geographic, cultural and ethnic diversity across the Territory and are outstanding young role models. Throughout their 12-month term, they will consult and advise various government departments, community groups, other organisations and lead a community project," said Ms Kerr.

The 2018 Youth Round Table Members are:

Alannah Bond, 16, Nhulunbuy

Lara Stimpson, 16, Nhulunbuy

Sean King, 15, Alice Springs

Raymond Tilmouth, 16, Alice Springs

Daniel (Junior) Dickenson, 20, Tennant Creek

Sam Rizvi, 22, Alice Springs

Lyric Hearn, 19, Barunga

Braeden Parnell, 16, Darwin

Jason MacDonald, 17, Palmerston Rural 

Finlay Dale, 17, Palmerston

Anna Wommatakimmi-Chapman, 17, Palmerston

Clare Forsyth, 15, Palmerston

Sara Kena, 23, Palmerston

Ashlee Coleman, 24, Palmerston

Jane Alia, 23, Darwin

Hannah Illingworth, 23, Darwin

Gretel Preston, 22 Katherine

The first meeting saw key issues discussed including alcohol and other drugs, abuse, mental health, education, and bullying.

The Round Table meets on weekends four times a year and teleconferences each month.

The members will undertake research into youth issues of interest and concern to them and other young people in their local community.

This work will culminate at the final meeting of the year where recommendations will be presented to the Territory Government for consideration.

Territory Families media contact:

Hayley Palazzi
08 8999 2940