General News
13 November, 2024
Youth leaders graduate
Horsham Youth Council is saying goodbye to two long-standing members as they move on to other things.
Both have been valuable advocates for Horsham’s youth, including during the challenging times of COVID and the re-activation and remodelling of The Station.
Shivenesh Bhutani joined the youth council is 2019-20 as an 11-year-old and has served each term since.
Shivanesh is passionate about young people having ready access to engaging activities and healthy food options.
He has continued to channel the youth voice of Horsham by participating in the Central Activity District Reference Group over the past 12 months alongside fellow youth councillor Will Schache.
Shivenesh will step away from the council to put his best efforts into his Year 12 studies at Holy Trinity Lutheran College.
Tom Luke joined the youth council in 2020-21 in support of young people’s mental health and wellbeing and to advocate against cyberbullying.
Tom was elected as the youth mayor for the 2023-24 term, in parallel to his role as school captain of St Brigid’s College.
Tom is ending his successful term with the council to relocate to Melbourne, where he will study medicine.