Mackay elects first ever Youth Council

The results are in: Australia’s first ever Youth Council democratically elected by young people aged 11-17 in Mackay.

Nominations open for Horsham and Mackay 2023 Young Mayors program

Open for nominations: new program to empower young people in rural and regional areas to be decision makers in their local communities.

Young people doin’ it for themselves

“I have never been part of something like this where I know that our input is as important as the input of people running the program. It definitely makes me feel incredibly valued.” Kane Cody, 2022 SA SRC member.

Youth organising as a strategy for social change

"Young people aren't satisfied with incremental change. They'll put themselves on the front line for the betterment of their whole community.” Mónica Córdova

Young people to elect their own Council in Horsham through new program

A new partnership between Horsham Rural City Council (HRCC) and the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA), will back young people in the region to take on a more active role in local democracy and decision making.

Passing the gavel to young people

Young people are often locked out of power and not able to make key decisions about their own lives, particularly before they turn 18. But give them your trust and they will show you their wisdom.

Mackay elects first ever Youth Council

The results are in: Australia’s first ever Youth Council democratically elected by young people aged 11-17 in Mackay.

Young people doin’ it for themselves

“I have never been part of something like this where I know that our input is as important as the input of people running the program. It definitely makes me feel incredibly valued.” Kane Cody, 2022 SA SRC member.

Young people to elect their own Council in Horsham through new program

A new partnership between Horsham Rural City Council (HRCC) and the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA), will back young people in the region to take on a more active role in local democracy and decision making.

Nominations open for Horsham and Mackay 2023 Young Mayors program

Open for nominations: new program to empower young people in rural and regional areas to be decision makers in their local communities.

Youth organising as a strategy for social change

"Young people aren't satisfied with incremental change. They'll put themselves on the front line for the betterment of their whole community.” Mónica Córdova

Passing the gavel to young people

Young people are often locked out of power and not able to make key decisions about their own lives, particularly before they turn 18. But give them your trust and they will show you their wisdom.