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9 August 2011 – FYA debunks the myth that Gen Y’ers are lazy, selfish and disengaged

The Foundation for Young Australians has launched In Their Own Hands: Can young people change Australia?, a new book debunking the myth that Gen Y’ers are a homogenous group of lazy, selfish disengaged consumers.

12 May 2011 – Unleashing the brilliance of young people is everyone’s responsibility

FYA have given their support and welcomed the recommendations made in the Business-School Connections Roundtable report, Realising Potential: Businesses Helping Schools to Develop Australia’s Future.

27 April 2011 – School-Community Partnerships in Australian Schools report released

Two ground breaking reports to be released by NAB Schools First provide the strongest evidence yet that Australian businesses should be doing more to assist in achieving strong student outcomes.

23 November 2010 – How Young People Are Faring 2010 report released

HYPAF 2010  reveals that young people continue to feel the negative impacts of the global financial crisis, despite Australia’s economic recovery overall.

1 November 2010 – First interim report of NAB Schools First: Evaluation of the 2009 awards

the NAB Schools First initiative has contributed to a significant increase in strategic capacity for the enhancement and growth of partnerships beyond that envisioned before Schools First. Read full report

4 August 2010 – FYA announces 2010 Young Social Pioneers

FYA has announced the 14 outstanding young Australians who will take part in its Young Social Pioneers program, following a successful launch of the initiative in 2009.

26 July 2010 – FYA welcomes new Brumby Government support for same sex attracted students

FYA welcomes the Victorian Government’s recent funding announcements to support same sex attracted young people.

14 July 2010 – FYA appoints leading youth pioneer, Jan Owen AM, as CEO

FYA is delighted to announce the appointment of Jan Owen AM to the role of Chief Executive Officer. This appointment is wonderful news for the future of young people in Australia.

1 July 2010 – School funding can be fairer and more transparent: new report argues

A major research report released today by Education Foundation, a division of The Foundation for Young Australians, argues for systemic reform to school funding in Australia.

19 May 2010 – FYA extends its commitment to public education reform in Australia

The Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) today announced that it will strengthen its focus and commitment to public education reform in Australia.

29 March 2010 – Students call for broader measurement and recognition of their skills at school

Over four thousand young Australians have already joined Tell Us, the country’s biggest student campaign to change how the school system measures success.

22 March 2010 – New online resource for the youth sector

FYA launches What Works, an online resource that celebrates the work of youth-led organisations across the country and highlights best practice in running them successfully

2 February 2010 – launch of Tell Us: Are you more than your marks?

FYA launches Australia’s first national study of how young people view success at school

19 October 2009 – The Impact of Racism

FYA releases report into racism experienced by Australian young people

8 October 2009 – How Young People are Faring

FYA releases major research report

8 October 2009 – Youth Action Conference
A call to action for 500 students and professionals over two days

9 September 2009 - The Gathering
Indigenous Youth Leaders gather in Brisbane 9-12 September

28 August – Young Social Pioneers

FYA launches its inaugural social change program

22 July 2009 – New Federalism in Australian Education report
New report pushes for bold reform to Australian schooling

1 May 2009 – Back to School 2009
Back to School for Australia’s biggest celebration of public education

24 April 2009 – Strategy announcement
FYA launches its new strategic plan

1 April 2009 – 2009 Young Social Pioneers
FYA searches for the 2009 Young Social Pioneers of Australia

15 October 2008 – How Young People are Faring report 2008
Major research shows one in five young Australians are not engaged in either full-time earning or learning.