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Youth Parliament Participants

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Global Change Agents Mentored

3000

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Our Youth Portfolio

Driven by Youth Voice. Backed by the Y.

THE Y IS FOR YOU and we have so many ways you can get involved!

We create opportunities for young people locally through volunteering, interning and work experience. At a state level, we hold annual Youth Parliament’s, giving you the opportunity to speak up in your state Parliament. We even run a National Youth Parliament, where you can visit Canberra and tackle some of our nation’s biggest issues.

But we’re not just here in Australia, we have global reach. We’re connected to the world’s oldest and largest youth movement. Through our Global Change Agent program, we support young changemakers to connect with senior leaders, other country’s Y’s and other young people from different places and backgrounds to create the change they want to see in the world. Sound cool? We want you!

From local initiatives to global movements, young people aren’t just at the table –
they’re leading the conversation. And we’re here to back them, every step of the way.

We’re here to support your ideas, your passion and your journey at the Y – no matter what that looks like.

We empower and amplify your voice.

We lead social change for
the better.

We tell the stories that matter.

We support you to be a leader in your community.

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Youth Parliament

The Y’s flagship Youth Parliament programs bring together over 400 passionate people aged 15–25 every year to take part in a transformative experience that places youth voices at the heart of government.

Held annually in each state and territory’s Parliament House, Youth Parliament gives you the opportunity to step into the shoes of elected representatives, re-enacting the full parliamentary process, from drafting bills to debating and voting on them.

These bills are then presented to the relevant Minister, offering invaluable insights into the issues that matter most to young people.

Find out More

WHYNOT is for young people, by young people – it’s a platform to support and learn from each other without judgement and stereotypes and amplify our voices. We have opinions just like everyone else, and we deserve to be heard. With WHYNOT you can:

  • Publish your stories!
  • Participate in Hype and Newsroom
  • Read your peers’ hot takes

 

 

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Global Change Agent Program

Young people involved with the Y are chosen every year and a half to participate in the Global Change Agent program facilitated by World YMCA. 

Change Agents

  • tackle real-world challenges
  • develop leadership skills
  • connect with a global network of changemakers.

Check out the latest Cohort 6.0 of Y Australia Global Change Agents.

Learn More

The Y Australia

Level 1, 2 Bristol Street,
Essendon Fields VIC 3041
Australia

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