Established in 1999 the Bathurst Regional Youth Council, formerly the Bathurst City Youth Council, consists of approximately 24 young people aged between 12 and 25 who wish to make a difference to their community.

The Bathurst Regional Council would like to invite young people, aged between 12 and 24 inclusive, to join the Bathurst Regional Youth Council in 2009.

The Bathurst Regional Youth Council (BRYC) has worked towards making Bathurst a better place for young people to live since 1999. BRYC identifies and aims to address many local issues for young people, including environmental projects, entertainment options, drug and alcohol issues, recreation and multiculturalism.

In 2008 BRYC completed several successful projects, including the ongoing development of a youth website, the ‘Rock Up' battle of the bands series and annual Youth Week events, the ‘This is Us' dance party event and involvement in the inaugural community section of the Village Fair.

Council encourages young people from diverse backgrounds, cultures and education levels to take part in BRYC to try to ensure that the group is representative of the broader community. Participating in BRYC can develop confidence, leadership, public speaking ability and teamwork skills in young people, as well as developing a sense of community pride and belonging.