500 students took part in the 2009 Youth Action Conference at Etihad Stadium on Wednesday. They had the opportunity to engage in four change-making workshops, visit over 20 stalls hosted by organisations dedicated to change, and listen to several inspiring speakers, including Alischa Ross, CEO of Y.E.A.H (Youth Empowerment Against HIV/AIDS), Nik Tan, overseeing coordinator of SAIL (Sudanese Australian Integrated Learning Program), and several students from Eltham College presenting their ruMAD? social change projects. Jungle City Massive performed a music story for conference participants. Two student change-makers, Nargis from Noble Park Secondary College and Marija from Bentley Secondary School, both hosted the conference as co-MC’s.
Thursday was a professional development day for educators, academics, parents, youth professionals, policymakers, pre-service teachers, and anyone else wanting to learn more about education outside the classroom.
The conference gave participants the opportunity to create real connections for change! Read more and see some images here
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