The River Murray Youth Council (RMYC) is open for students in years 7-12 and offers an opportunity to dive deeper into environmental issues and get hands-on with conservation projects.

From monitoring regent parrots to participating in revegetation projects, students gain a practical understanding of environmental stewardship while developing leadership skills and exploring potential career pathways. The RMYC empowers students to lead and have their voices heard on issues that matter to them and their communities. The program is an exciting pathway towards a career in the environmental or science fields.

There is no cost involved with RMYC activities and events. This program is supported by the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board through funding from the landscape levies.

Your enthusiasm, love for the environment and your youth voice! You will need to bring along a packed lunch, water bottle and snacks for events and in some cases you can bring spending money to RMYC events/activities.

Enclosed shoes are a must for all activities. Long pants (cargo or work pants) are preferred, some activities will require that all attendees wear long pants to be able to participate. RMYC uniform including t-shirt, hoodie and hat will be provided for each member upon acceptance of application.

Students will need to arrange transport to and from RMYC Monday meetings. Meetings will be held in a central location. Education team staff will provide transport to and from other events/activities where possible and may include travel on buses or in fleet vehicles.

Attendance: The Education team understands it can be hard to attend all RMYC activities and events during the school year. Please use the registration form to indicate what you’re interested in and what you can commit to.

Communication: RMYC members are required to respond to event invitations, emails and other forms of communication in a timely manner. We encourage members to actively participate, ask questions, speak up and share ideas however big or small. In 2025 RMYC will have a 3-strike policy, and members who do not respond to communication attempts will forfeit their place in the group. Members may have the opportunity to re-apply the following year.

Behaviour: As an RMYC member you are expected to behave responsibly and respectfully towards staff, mentors, other members and any community members you may be in contact with. You are expected to wear your RMYC uniform to events and activities to show that you are part of and representing a connected group.

Feedback: You will be asked to provide information or feedback on RMYC events and activities. We ask that members provide constructive feedback so that the Education team can use this to improve future activities.