What is the Logan Youth Action Group?
The Logan Youth Action Group (LYAG) is made up of young people aged 14 to 24 years old who live, work or study in the City of Logan and are passionate about making a positive difference in the local community.
The group plays an active role in ensuring the needs of our city’s young people are heard, while also turning ideas into exciting community projects.
Who can join?
The group is open to change makers aged 14 to 24 years old who live, work or study in Logan.
Why should I join?
- Inspire and drive change by leading community projects and activities
- Develop skills through volunteering, workshops, and networking opportunities
- Meet with like-minded young people
- Represent the voice of young people at local government level
- Get to know your local Councillor and be involved in local government
How often do we meet?
- Meetings or activities will be held once a month. This may change depending on what LYAG are planning
- Official LYAG meetings are normally held from 5:00pm to 7:30pm, subject to change
- Additional team meetings may be required.
Our 2023 achievements
- Formed the very first LYAG Steering Committee consisting of 11 returned members
- Volunteered at 5 community events
- Launched Logan’s first Youth Native Community Garden Bed at Jimboomba Community Garden
- Delivered a youth vaping awareness and prevention workshop and created a resource card
- Fundraised to created 50 youth homeless care packs donated to Youth Off the Streets
- Delivered an employability skills and public speaking workshop.
Read more at Logan Youth Action Group 2023 in review.
Want to know more?
Please call the Community Development team on 3412 3412 or email council@logan.qld.gov.au
