Tuesday 16 April 2019

Blacktown City Council - Media Release - Blacktown’s 2019 Youth Ambassadors

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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.”

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2019 Youth Ambassadors, (from left) Ebony O’Connor, 
Deputy Mayor Tony Bleasdale OAM, and Evan Ademovic.

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