FYA acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land our offices are located and celebrate their enduring connection to Country, knowledge and stories. We acknowledge that sovereignty was never ceded. This always was, always will be Aboriginal Land.

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young people

At the Foundation for Young Australians, we exist to back young people across the country to beat injustice and create long-lasting change for all.

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  • Skill-up on campaigning and advocacy
  • Find your change-focused community
  • Get the resources you need
  • Skill-up on campaigning and advocacy
  • Find your change-focused community
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As a young person, it’s easy to think no one’s paying attention

Unable to vote, under-represented in our Parliaments, undervalued in casualised workplaces, and unheard in our media – Australia’s systems and institutions aren’t built to back you.

But you’re more powerful than you know.

Why we exist

We back you to create change

your way

Annelise Lecordier

Annelise (she/her) is a storyteller and activist working with Run for It, and the co-founder of It's Not A Compliment.

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Is Hay

Is (they/them) is a queer, disabled writer working with the Youth Disability Advocacy Service (YDAS).

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Lien To

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

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Our programs

At FYA, we want to make sure our programs are focused on empowering young people, top to bottom. That’s why all our programs:

  • Free, paid for by our funders and us
  • Informed by young people
  • Delivered by our team with more than 50 years of combined expertise
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Advocacy

Media for Advocacy

Build the skills you need to use the media as a tool for advocacy.

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Civic Engagement

Young Mayors

Democratically elected youth councils of 11-17 year olds across the country.

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First Nations Justice

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Ready to start making change? Reach out.

Chat with us now or just send us a message. Whether you end up taking a program with us, or working for another organisation, we’re here to help you.

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