We back
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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Find your change-focused community
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.
We back you to create change
your way
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
Advocacy
Media for Advocacy
Build the skills you need to use the media as a tool for advocacy.
Civic Engagement
Young Mayors
Democratically elected youth councils of 11-17 year olds across the country.
Advocacy
Step Up!
Bringing young activists together to gain skills, tools, and challenge systemic injustice for real change.
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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