About Us

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The Swich is an initiative of the Ipswich City Council Community Development Branch in partnership with the Ipswich Youth Advisory Council. This website is the hub of youth related activities, events and information in Ipswich.

The Ipswich City Council acknowledges that young people play a vital role as strong contributors to our community life in Ipswich.

In acknowledging this, Council is committed to working in partnership with community organisations to provide services and facilities; and undertake projects and activities that encourage young people's participation in the community.

Council actively supports the:

  • Ipswich Youth Advisory Council; and the
  • Ipswich Youth InteragencyNetwork

Ipswich Youth Advisory Council

IYAC was established in March 2007 and comprises of 25 young people aged between 12-17 who actively support the growth in Ipswich.

Ipswich Youth Interagency Network

The Ipswich Youth Interagency involves members from both government and non-government youth organisations. The group meet on the 1st Tuesday of each month in alternating venues to assist in the identification of emerging needs of young people within the region.

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