Thank you for your feedback

We are now reviewing your feedback and developing our new Youth Supporting Plan, follow this page to stay updated!

Maitland City Council is developing a Youth Supporting Plan and invited young people to share their input via the ideas board. Participants were asked to provide their contact details and opt into the competition if they wished to be entered into the draw (parent or legal guardian details were required for those aged 12 to 17 years).

Participants could respond to one or more of the following:

😃 I enjoy… what’s great about living in Maitland?
🤞 I dream of… what would make you feel more connected to your community?

25 April, 2026

Lachlan says:

I dream of having a connective bike/walking paths between suburbs fo safety and convenience for all ages.

25 April, 2026

Ruby Morris says:

I enjoy the amount of nature and friendliness of people in the area as well as the amount of things to do locally

24 April, 2026

Aiden says:

More full sized basketball courts around the area, preferably with lighting for the late night players.

23 April, 2026

naufalfawad10@gmail. says:

I enjoy Maitland because it gives me a sense of community and everyone is very fair and nice, we are a thriving and wonderful community.

17 April, 2026

Deegan says:

I would like more night time activities for people but yeah more things that I can do in the night

17 April, 2026

Dakota says:

More night-life activities , more young clothes shops, more grunge clothes, more sakte parks

17 April, 2026

Howlin' & Luke says:

I dream of more filthy e gigs. Many more. And lots of love and kisses

17 April, 2026

Zara.sanders1 says:

More malls or shopping centres Open art gallery's More vegan friendly cafes Less concrete

17 April, 2026

Finn says:

I don't enjoy being in maitkand due to the socially undesirable, people are often unkind.

17 April, 2026

Sylmarise says:

Live music, arts like theatre, more carnivals, free community events

17 April, 2026

Heather says:

More opportunities for art, like music, performances such as drama, and visual artworks.

17 April, 2026

Ben says:

I love the acsess of different shops like for example I went to Uluru the other day and there is not as much shops and friendly people.

What you've told us so far...

  • Access to facilities

    Access to open spaces, parks, sporting facilities, pools, galleries, libraries and museums. Where we can connect and do what we love.

  • Activities specifically for Young People

    More events and entertainment, including creative arts, music and safe night-time options. To feel a sense of belonging to our community and a rich social life.

  • Education and Employment

    Access to programs that extend your schooling and build practical job skills, from résumé workshops to interview training, helping us grow and prepare for future opportunities.

  • Opportunities to speak up

    We want more chances to be part of Council decision-making. It matters to us to know our voices are heard and valued on the issues that affect us.

  • Heritage, history and the environment

    We’re proud of Maitland’s history, heritage and natural environment, and we want to help celebrate and protect them for the young people who come after us.