The City of Melton celebrates the achievements of young people in the Melton local government area by hosting the annual Youth Advisory Committee (YAC) Awards Night.  On Friday 17 April 2015, three of our young people received YAC Awards at this special event held at the WestWaters Hotel & Entertainment Complex in Caroline Springs.

The YAC is a committee consisting of young people between the ages of 12 and 25 who are passionate about being leaders within their local community of Melton.

The YAC meets on a regular basis and acts as a ‘political voice’ ensuring that the issues affecting young people in Melton are heard.

This year, three young people from our Hope Street in Melton Program were successful in receiving a YAC Grant. To honour the achievements of our young people, Hope Street’s CEO, Donna Bennett, along with Hope Street staff members Jeremie Mbog Nyetam, Anna Marincic, Kylie Charleson and Justine Maher celebrated with our successful grant recipients at the annual YAC Awards Night.

Photo Album

Congratulations to the following young people who received these awards:

• Alhana Wells: $500 YAC Grant to purchase art supplies
• Roberta George: $500 YAC Grant to fund her driving licence fees
• Kruze Kereopa: $250 YAC Grant to purchase equipment for his mechanical apprenticeship

Hope Street is very proud of the achievements of our successful YAC Grant recipients - well done!  Click on our Photo Album at right to view a selection of photos taken on the night.