Maitland Social Compass

Maitland City Social Planning

Youth and Young Children

As required under local government legislation, Maitland City Council is reviewing its social plan for the City.

One of the key areas as part of the plan is youth, young children and families. Other key mandatory groups include people with a disability, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, culturally and linguistically diverse communities and women.

The Maitland Social Compass has established an interagency steering group, as well as interagency and community planning groups to address these specific groups strengths and issues.

Community consultation has been a key component. Listening and learning about the opinions and ideas of our youth and young people is important. To date video reporting, art works and surveys have been conducted.

It is anticipated that the final plan will be launched in May 2009.

If you would like to be involved in any further consultations please contact Nicole Bennett, Community Planning Co ordinator, Maitland City Council: nicoleb@maitland.nsw.gov.au or 4934 9818

Youth Card

Maitland City Council, in conjunction with local youth services has produced a ‘Youth Card’. The Youth Card contains valuable information for young people in the community. The card is packed full of contact information on health, emergency contacts, transport plus many more!

Click here (PDF - 2.2MB) to view the card, or alternatively contact Council on (02) 4934 9818 or nicoleb@maitland.nsw.gov.au to request a wallet sized hard copy version.

Skate Parks

Click here to view information on Skate Parks.