Empowering young changemakers in Wanneroo

Since 2019, the program has fostered leadership, teamwork and community connection among young people in our community and has helped nearly 500 students develop confidence and skills to lead positive change within their community.

As part of the program, participating students band together to create a community action project that focuses on improving the environment, safety, advocacy, inclusion or health in their neighbourhoods.

Mayor Linda Aitken said the program played an important role in shaping the future leaders of our communities.

“The School Leadership Program empowers young people to make a real difference in their own backyard, and investing in our young people is investing in the future of the City of Wanneroo,” she said.

“Through this program, we are not only developing leadership skills but also fostering a sense of belonging and responsibility that will benefit our community for years to come.”

This year’s participating schools are:

• Alkimos Primary
• Carnaby Rise Primary
• Carramar Primary
• Clarkson Primary
• East Wanneroo Primary
• Mindarie Primary
• Our Lady of Mercy Primary
• Quinns Rocks Primary
• Rawlinson Primary
• St Anthony’s Wanneroo
• St Elizabeth’s Catholic Primary

The program kicks off with the Youth Leadership Forum on 8 May, where students will engage in interactive workshops, hear from inspiring leaders and start developing their Community Action Projects.

Stay tuned as these young changemakers embark on their leadership journey.