Training and Development for

Local Government

Unlock potential. Strengthen teams. Amplify youth voice.

We deliver high-quality, results-driven training programs designed to build stronger teams, enhance communication, and create meaningful connections in the community.

Our workshops are interactive, practical, and evidence-based - equipping youth officers, advisory group leaders, and community staff with the skills they need to engage, lead, and thrive when working with young people.

Our Core Training Areas:

  • Youth Communication and Engagement Training

  • Facilitation and Public Speaking Training

  • Bespoke Training and Workshops

Youth Communication and Engagement Training

Communicate with confidence. Engage with purpose.

Supporting young people to feel heard and valued is essential in any council-led initiative - whether through Youth Advisory Groups, youth councils, or school holiday programs.

Our Youth Communication & Engagement Training equips youth workers and council staff with practical tools to build trust, create authentic connections, and facilitate meaningful engagement.

Learning Outcomes

  • Build authentic relationships with young people based on trust and respect

  • Recognise the behaviours and conditions that foster genuine ownership, curiosity, and participation

  • Understand what motivates young people and how to fuel long-term engagement

  • Use trauma-informed and relational frameworks (like PACE and Mentor Mindset) in everyday practice

  • Create psychologically safe environments that encourage openness without force

  • Develop confidence in listening, asking powerful questions, and facilitating dialogue that resonates

Why It Matters
Today’s young people are navigating unprecedented challenges, from mental health pressures to the demand for authentic connection. This training ensures your team has the strategies and confidence to support youth voice and participation in a way that is safe, effective, and sustainable.

“I attended a Youth Communication workshop and I haven’t stopped thinking about it since. The way the workshop was structured and delivered was absolutely brilliant! There were so many little tools we can put into practice, alongside deep theory, that I will definitely use as a framework for planning our youth volunteer programs next year. The day was engaging, informative and expertly delivered.”

Naomi, City of Ballarat Council

Public Speaking & Facilitation Training

Engage authentically. Present with impact

Whether it’s running a youth leadership workshop, facilitating a community consultation, or presenting to council, the way we communicate matters. This training builds the confidence and capability of youth workers, advisory leaders, and council teams to facilitate with impact and support young people to do the same.

What We Offer

  • Facilitation Training: A staged program (Foundations → Mastery) for staff who lead workshops and advisory groups. Learn to structure sessions, read group dynamics, and create safe, inclusive spaces.

  • Public Speaking Training: Build the skills to overcome nerves, strengthen delivery, and connect authentically with audiences — from town halls to youth forums.

  • Bespoke Workshops: Tailored to meet the unique presenting needs of your youth teams and programs.

Skills You’ll Build

  • Holding attention and fostering participation

  • Structuring content with clarity and flow

  • Anchoring, body language, and storytelling techniques

  • Reading the room and adapting in real time

  • Creating safe environments for dialogue and expression

  • Building presence, confidence, and authenticity as a speaker or facilitator

Why It Matters
75% of people fear public speaking. Without support, that fear silences voices that councils need to hear most. This training ensures both staff and young people can speak with clarity and confidence — strengthening participation and impact across the community.

“Thank you again for the incredible two days of learning last week. It was energising, inspiring, and left us buzzing with ideas. The work you are doing resonates so deeply with what we hold close at A Little Messy, empowering young people to know their worth, use their voices, and lead with curiosity, courage, truth and authenticity.”

Danae, A Little Messy Productions

Bespoke Training & Workshops

No two councils are the same, and no two youth teams have the same needs. We design training that fits your context, timelines, and budgets - from storytelling workshops for Youth Advisory Groups to targeted skill-building for experienced staff.

We can provide:

  • Tailored programs designed for your youth strategy and community vision

  • Targeted feedback and support in launching and evaluating content

  • Training streams that support both new and experienced youth workers

We would love to connect and hear more about the ways we can support your team to thrive.