Foundation for Young Australians

The Experience of Education: The impacts of high stakes testing on school students and their families

drew — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 02:31:50 +0000

The Whitlam Institute, the Melbourne Graduate School of Education and FYA are embarking on a research project examining the impact of high stakes testing (such as NAPLAN) on students and their families.

Young Minds website launches!

drew — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 02:18:34 +0000

FYA is proud to endorse www.youngminds.org.au , and their conference on 21 – 22 June 2012, at the Sydney Convention & Exhibition Centre, Sydney | Find out more

Young People Without Borders – registration page launched!

drew — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 00:17:09 +0000

We are proud to announce that Young People Without Borders has launched its registration page at www.ypwb.org.au. Check it out!

NEVER TOO LATE: renewing the ties that bind with our teenagers these holidays

drew — Thu, 22 Dec 2011 01:34:03 +0000

Our CEO Jan Owen AM has written a powerful article about the need for meaningful communication and genuine connection between the generations | Read it here

School Broadcasting Network awards

drew — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 23:44:21 +0000

Congratulations to Change It Up participant Tiana Spence, and Schools First student award winners Ali Amood & Adam Alahmad, who all won SBN School Awards. More at http://sbnonline.org/

FYA announces new partnership with The Trust Company

drew — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 06:12:44 +0000

We are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with The Trust Company, supporting FYA’s National Indigenous Youth Leadership Academy. This is part of the Trust Company’s “Socially Inclusive Education” strategy.

How Young People are Faring 2011

drew — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 23:01:07 +0000

FYA is proud to announce the launch of How Young People are Faring (HYPAF) 2011 – the latest report in an annual series on the employment and education situation of young Australians.

Chris Raine named Queensland’s Young Australian of the Year

drew — Tue, 22 Nov 2011 00:24:16 +0000

Congratulations to 2010-11 Young Social Pioneer Chris Raine, founder of hellosundaymorning.com.au. Chris has been named Queensland’s Young Australian of the Year for his work to transform Australia’s drinking culture.

Meet the FYA staff!

drew — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 05:26:03 +0000

We have just updated our staff bios. Read all about us here!

Dismantle old paradigms

drew — Thu, 17 Nov 2011 04:09:37 +0000

Young Social Pioneer Lachy Ritchie believes in the power of cycling as a catalyst for positive lifestyle change. Find out more at dismantle.org.au