Passing the gavel to young people

Young people are often locked out of power and not able to make key decisions about their own lives, particularly before they turn 18. But give them your trust and they will show you their wisdom.

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New program to build young people’s power in local government

A new partnership between Mackay Regional Council and the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is bringing a pilot program to the region that will revolutionise how young people are included in local government.

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‘Ignored and left out’ – Young people respond to 2021 Federal Budget

Youth-led organisations Tomorrow Movement, Common Ground, Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC), Think Forward, Run For It, and the National Union for Students (NUS), say the Australian Government’s 2021 Budget has failed to address young people’s key concerns and needs.

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Natasha Swingler

Natasha (she/her) is an FYA Ylab Associate.

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Lien To

Lien (she/her) is an FYA Ylab Manager.

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Avalon Bourne

Avalon (she/her) is a facilitator, entrepreneur and Founder of Sonder Youth.

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Passing the gavel to young people

Young people are often locked out of power and not able to make key decisions about their own lives, particularly before they turn 18. But give them your trust and they will show you their wisdom.

Find out more

‘Ignored and left out’ – Young people respond to 2021 Federal Budget

Youth-led organisations Tomorrow Movement, Common Ground, Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC), Think Forward, Run For It, and the National Union for Students (NUS), say the Australian Government’s 2021 Budget has failed to address young people’s key concerns and needs.

Find out more

Lien To

Lien (she/her) is an FYA Ylab Manager.

Find out more

New program to build young people’s power in local government

A new partnership between Mackay Regional Council and the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is bringing a pilot program to the region that will revolutionise how young people are included in local government.

Find out more

Natasha Swingler

Natasha (she/her) is an FYA Ylab Associate.

Find out more

Avalon Bourne

Avalon (she/her) is a facilitator, entrepreneur and Founder of Sonder Youth.

Find out more