The latest
Here’s where you can spot some of the latest coverage on our work, stories by and about young people creating change, as well as any and all announcements we’ve made.
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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.
New program to build young people’s power in local government
A new partnership between Mackay Regional Council and the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is bringing a pilot program to the region that will revolutionise how young people are included in local government.
‘Ignored and left out’ – Young people respond to 2021 Federal Budget
Youth-led organisations Tomorrow Movement, Common Ground, Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC), Think Forward, Run For It, and the National Union for Students (NUS), say the Australian Government’s 2021 Budget has failed to address young people’s key concerns and needs.
Natasha Swingler
Natasha (she/her) is an FYA Ylab Associate.
Lien To
Lien (she/her) is an FYA Ylab Manager.
Avalon Bourne
Avalon (she/her) is a facilitator, entrepreneur and Founder of Sonder Youth.
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.
‘Ignored and left out’ – Young people respond to 2021 Federal Budget
Youth-led organisations Tomorrow Movement, Common Ground, Australian Youth Climate Coalition (AYCC), Think Forward, Run For It, and the National Union for Students (NUS), say the Australian Government’s 2021 Budget has failed to address young people’s key concerns and needs.
Lien To
Lien (she/her) is an FYA Ylab Manager.
New program to build young people’s power in local government
A new partnership between Mackay Regional Council and the Foundation for Young Australians (FYA) is bringing a pilot program to the region that will revolutionise how young people are included in local government.
Natasha Swingler
Natasha (she/her) is an FYA Ylab Associate.
Avalon Bourne
Avalon (she/her) is a facilitator, entrepreneur and Founder of Sonder Youth.