On Wednesday, 5 February 2025, the Office for Youth hosted the National Youth Forum in Canberra at the Museum of Australian Democracy at Old Parliament House. The forum was a key initiative under the Australian Government’s new youth engagement strategy, Engage!, which aims to actively involve young people in shaping national policies and decisions.
The Multicultural Youth Advocacy Network (MYAN) has taken a groundbreaking step in shaping the future of youth policy advocacy with the official launch of the National Policy Alliance (NPA). Held on February 27 to 28, 2025, in Melbourne, Victoria, the two-day event brought together stakeholders, policymakers, and young leaders to address key migration and settlement issues affecting multicultural youth across Australia.
Hear directly from young people how volunteering helped them build new friendships, expand their network across various industries, and prepare them for work. Volunteering plays
On International Youth Day, MYAN had the privilege of hosting a conversation with two youth advocates; Angelica Ojinnaka-Psillakis, the 2022 UN Youth Representative for Australia,
Welcome to our incredible new advocates who form the MYAN Health YAG! This dynamic team of young leaders is set to advise on MYAN’s current
At MYAN, we recognise the unique experiences and particular needs of refugee children and young people. Providing them with access to education, healthcare, legal assistance,
Let’s celebrate the extraordinary contributions of our Youth Ambassadors Network (YAN) over the past 18 months! Our YAN is comprised of diverse young individuals from
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