City of Fremantle
Coastal Charm
Fremantle is a place for young people, offering a range of activities throughout the year in a safe environment. Hanging out, meeting friends, seeing live music, doing shopping, as well as working or studying, Fremantle wants young people to be engaged in community life.
Fremantle is a vibrant destination City with a diverse demographic of young individuals and the City is committed to making our community inclusive and accessible to everyone.
The Youth Strategy is a guiding document that will assist the City in engaging with young people 12–25 who live, study, work or visit Fremantle.
Read the full strategy below.
The City of Fremantle’s ChangeMakers Program is a dynamic mentorship initiative designed for young people who are passionate and meaningfully connected to Fremantle.
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.
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.
** 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: