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Join the Resilient Alpine Youth Squad (RAYS)

14 January 2025

Be part of an incredible team of young people coming together to explore what our community needs, create training opportunities, and plan exciting events. With monthly meetings, the possibilities are endless!



Who is the Resilient Alpine Youth Squad?

RAYS is a dynamic group of 12–25-year-olds from across the Alpine Shire, united by their passion for amplifying youth voices.

Born from the Future Proof project after the devastating 2019/2020 bushfires, RAYS was established to build a supportive and engaged youth community that creates positive change.


RAYS Vision and Purpose:

The Resilient Alpine Youth Squad's vision is to create a thriving youth community within Alpine Shire, where every young person has a voice that echoes through council decisions. We envision a well-connected network that bridges the gap between youth and the broader community, creating a shire that consistently incorporates the perspectives and aspirations of its youth.

The Resilient Alpine Youth Squad's purpose is to empower and uplift the youth of Alpine Shire, providing them with opportunities for personal growth, fostering resilience, and promoting community awareness. We strive to be the unwavering voice of youth in our shire, advocating for their needs within the broader community and its services.


Interested in Joining?

To apply, complete the application below with as much detail as possible. Treat it like a job application—we want to know what makes you stand out!

If you'd like more information or need support with the application process, feel free to reach out via text, email, call, or DM using the contact details below:

Lara May
Development Officer (Youth)
📧 laram@alpineshire.vic.gov.au
📞 0427 332 063

Follow us on social media:
📸 Instagram & Facebook: @alpineshireyouth

2023 Alpine Colour Fun Run, an event held by RAYS to support Mental Health after the 2019/2020 Bushfires

2023 Alpine Colour Fun Run, an event held by RAYS to support Mental Health after the 2019/2020 Bushfires

2024 Emergency Management Careers Expo, an event ran by RAYS to teach and empower year 9 and 10's about jobs around Emergency Management and how to get involved

2024 Emergency Management Careers Expo, an event ran by RAYS to teach and empower year 9 and 10's about jobs around Emergency Management and how to get involved

Recipients of the 2024 YACVic Rural award for outstanding youth participation in community-based disaster resilience.

Recipients of the 2024 YACVic Rural award for outstanding youth participation in community-based disaster resilience.