The Kyabram Italian Social Bocce Club was full of discussion and innovation as students from across the shire came together to develop their skills and present their ideas.
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Student leaders from across the region came together in Kyabram last month for the 2025 Campaspe Youth Summit.
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The day focused on discussion, leadership and problem-solving, exploring the key issues that affect young people.
Held at the Kyabram Italian Social Bocce Club, the summit brought together students from Echuca College, Moama Grammar, Rochester Secondary College, Kyabram P-12 College and St Augustine’s College.
The event focused on exploring key issues affecting young people in our region, with workshops facilitated by the Australian School of Entrepreneurship.
These sessions equipped students with leadership and public speaking skills to help them advocate for meaningful change in their communities.
Throughout the day, students participated in ideation and presentation workshops, developing their skills in pitching ideas and collaborating to find solutions.
The Youth Summit panel, made up of councillors and community leaders, asked questions and provided feedback about each group’s presentations, and answered questions the students had.
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In the afternoon, they put these skills into action, presenting their pitches to Campaspe Shire councillors and local community leaders.
These presentations gave young people a direct platform to share their ideas and influence local decision-making.
Among community leaders attending were councillors Jessica Mitchell, John Zobec and Luke Sharrock, Echuca police officer Shane Roberts, Dan Walker from Goulburn Murray Landcare, Cynthia Robins from Echuca Regional Health and Jo Bradshaw from Campaspe Shire Council.
The summit is part of council’s ongoing commitment to youth engagement and leadership development across the shire, and was made possible through Victorian Government Engage! funding.
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