Mr WAKELING (Ferntree Gully) – I recently had the pleasure of hosting the inaugural Ferntree Gully electorate’s youth council, comprising representatives from Rowville Secondary College, St Joseph's College, Fairhills High School and Upwey High School.
The student representatives spoke passionately about a range of issues affecting young people in Melbourne’s east. They were very concerned about access to safe and reliable public transport, and they explained that many students were unable to access crowded bus services before and after school. They also called on the state government to take action on delivering the Knox tramline. Female students were particularly fearful of using the Ferntree Gully railway station on safety grounds.
The youth council representatives also raised concerns about the lack of accessible leisure facilities for young people on Friday and Saturday evenings. They also called for the greater education of young people on issues associated with suicide, depression and other health matters. I was very impressed with the contribution of these young community leaders and will continue to stand up for their concerns in Parliament.
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