Young people

The program is open to individuals aged between 18 and 30 who are motivated to drive positive social change! The ChangeMakers program is full for 2025. Keep your eyes peeled for the next round.

The program runs yearly and will upskill and empower 10 individuals to better understand the various approaches and avenues that facilitate change.

Your advocacy will lead to direct input on City of Fremantle policies and plans. Participants will also be given the opportunity to take part in paid consultations with the City on matters they’re passionate about.

Once selected, you will engage in weekly meetings dedicated to exploring diverse approaches for interacting with all three tiers of government. Additionally, you will gain insights into successful strategies and techniques employed in driving constructive social change. These insights will be shared through guest speakers—experts in their respective fields who will draw from their personal experiences and knowledge.

The ultimate goal of this initiative is to create a more knowledgeable and interconnected generation of young citizens. By doing so, we prepare tomorrow’s leaders to wield their influence today, fostering positive change within our community.

The 2025 ChangeMakers program is closed for applications.

To apply for the ChangeMakers program, applicants must be deeply connected Fremantle and aged between 18 and 30 years old, be passionate about being part of positive social change, and commit to attending meetings and workshops during the next six months (starting March 2025).

To apply, please submit your submission via My Say or email changemakers@fremantle.wa.gov.au.

Applications are open from Wednesday 15 January to Friday 14 February.

• 1 Page Cover Letter, detailing their passion for social change, citing examples of initiatives, campaigns and events they’ve been a part of, or are inspired by.
• 1 page statement on what Fremantle means to them, their history in / with the City, their perception of its current political climate, and hope for its future.
• Current CV with 1 x reference

** to be as accessible as possible, applicants are not limited to written applications, they’re able to submit video applications, audio files or other communications mediums **

No, residency in Fremantle is not a requirement. As long as you have a strong connection to the area, that is sufficient.

We strongly encourage all mentees to actively participate in all meetings. The level of effort and enthusiasm you invest will ultimately determine the benefits you gain. However, we understand that life happens, and unforeseen circumstances may arise. During the onboarding process, you will be provided with contact information to notify us of any absences.

By participating in the program, you can expect:

• The opportunity to collaborate with the Mayor’s staff at the City of Fremantle.
• The chance to have a direct impact on plans and strategies that affect your community.
• A deep understanding and experience of how social change operates within local government.
• The ability to enhance your resume by adding this mentorship as valuable work experience.
• Networking opportunities to connect with professionals in industries you are interested in, potentially leading to other work experience.

• Once applications have been assessed, and each successful candidate has been contacted, they will be invited to an onboarding session.
• During the onboarding, the engagement team and Youth Officer will provide a detailed overview of the mentorship program.
• Mentees will have the opportunity to introduce themselves, discuss their motivations for applying, and share their areas of interest.