IPSWICH City Council, in partnership with local schools and community groups, has launched the Rosewood Youth Collective Action Group with an aim of supporting local young people.

Deputy Mayor Russell Milligan said the need for a collective response had become clear, with local library staff, teachers and students, community centres and services as well as Queensland Police highlighting an opportunity to better engage Rosewood’s young people.

“The objective of this group is to identify strategies and initiatives to improve positive outcomes for the young people of Rosewood,” he said.

“Together, we aim to develop and implement localised solutions to local youth challenges, while sharing ideas and experiences.

“I believe this is the best way to ensure co-ordinated and effective solutions and ultimately, support Rosewood’s youngest community members to thrive.”

Groups involved are the Rosewood Baptist Church, the Rosewood Library, the Rosewood State primary and high schools, the Rosewood Community Centre and the Rosewood Police.