Engaging actively with our young people

Published on 11 August 2025

Council values the contribution young people make to our community and works actively to create opportunities for social participation and expression of views and opinions, including through Youth Week, Close the Gap Day, and the Clarence Valley Youth Voice Pilot Program.

Hundreds take part in Youth Week

Hundreds of local young people have engaged with Council through participation in a huge program of events held throughout Youth Week. The action kicked off on April 11 with the School’s Out Pool Party at the new Clarence Regional Aquatic Centre.

Giving youth a voice

High school students have been participating in a pilot program aimed at strengthening the voice of young people in Council and community decision making. The Clarence Valley Youth Voice Pilot Program has involved monthly sessions since September 2024 , with students from Maclean High, Grafton High, South Grafton High and Clarence Valley Anglican School (CVAS).

Close the Gap 2025

More than a thousand Clarence Valley school students and community members took part in the Close the Gap Day celebrations at the Clarence River Jockey Club on May 14 . The event is organised by Mudyala Aboriginal Corporation and proudly supported by Clarence Valley Council.

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