Albury high schoolers have revamped a Border youth discount system from being a bulky concertina card to a handy plastic one.
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Albury Youth Council member Tom White, 14, said the idea was thought up by the previous youth council.
“We put out a survey at the end of last year and they (the old cards) generally ended up in the bin and were rarely used,” he said.
McDonald’s Wodonga, a lolly shop, and two ice creameries make up four of the 16 businesses involved.
Albury deputy mayor David Thurley said most were activity-based discounts.
“The youth connect card offers 50 per cent off YMCA memberships,” he said.
“Of the five food vendors on the card, Nutrition Station and McDonald’s do offer healthy food choices.”
Mr Thurley said the main aim of the card was to connect young people with appropriate youth services.
“At the end of the day, all the businesses involved are willing to support our young people not only through this but also offer employment options and paths,” he said.
“We ran an EOI and these businesses were willing to support the initiative.
“We would love to have more local businesses on board.”
About 11,000 cards will be made available to youth aged between 12 and 25 through schools, businesses, youth service providers and the Albury and Wodonga council offices.
