16 April 2019
Blacktown City Council is proud to announce that Ebony
O’Connor from St Andrews College and Evan Ademovic
from Rooty Hill High School have been appointed Youth
Ambassadors for 2019/20.
“I congratulate Ebony and Evan for being selected
“This year we had a record field of applicants and the quality
candidates was extremely high, presenting Council with a
tough but exciting challenge.“It’s wonderful to see so many
young people wanting to be actively involved as leaders in
our community.
“I am looking forward to working with Ebony and Evan for
the next 12 months as they represent our youth and, like
their predecessors, make an active contribution to Council’s
decision making process.”
Currently completing year 12, Ebony, is excited about being
provided with a platform to make a change within the
community.
“I feel like young people are perceived as a group that can’t
instigate real change and this is an opportunity to actually
make a difference in the community,” Ebony said.
“Being chosen as a youth ambassador was very humbling
and an honour.
“I’m very excited about being part of the Sister Cities
program. Being able to create links with international cities,
being able to connect with people on the other side of the
world is amazing.”
Evan, who is currently completing year 11, is also eager to
work alongside Blacktown’s youth.
“It’s a great privilege to be able to represent such a large
group of people,” Evan said.
“I plan to use this opportunity to get the best outcomes for
young people by working with Council.”
Bali also thanked the outgoing 2019 Youth
Ambassadors Emily Potloka, from Oakhurst,
and Akano Amuda, from Mount Druitt, for representing
the young people of Blacktown City during their term.
Blacktown City Council’s Youth Ambassador Program has
been running since 1982 and is a chance for young people
to represent the youth of Blacktown City at public events
such as civic receptions and ceremonies, as well as taking
part in various Council meetings.
“Year after year, the program continues to have a positive
effect on the young people of Blacktown City – helping to
develop their leadership, public speaking and interpersonal
skills,” Mayor Bali said.
In turn, our excellent ambassadors have all left a positive
legacy for the City – and I am confident Ebony and Evan will
do the same as they represent local youth over the next 12
months.
“Blacktown City Council sends sincere thanks to all the
applicants and to the 2018 Youth Ambassadors, Emily
and Akano, who have done a fantastic job serving as the
face and voice of young people in Blacktown City over the
past year.”
2019 Youth Ambassadors, (from left) Ebony O’Connor,
Deputy Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM, and Evan Ademovic.
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