Around 100 young people from across the country will be in Canberra this week to work with the Albanese Labor Government on issues that affect them and their communities.
Young people will meet with various Ministers across the week to discuss policy solutions to topics that matter to them.
The week will include the second annual National Youth Forum, where young people will come together to work on policy ideas across the theme of 'regional, rural, and remote'.
Attendees will focus on building drought resilience, involving young people in disaster preparedness and response, and getting more regional, rural and remote young people into tertiary education.
Minister for Youth Dr Anne Aly said the Albanese Government is ensuring young people are genuinely engaged in the policy making process.
"By listening to the valuable insights of young people, we can create a better Australia for everyone," Minister Aly said.
"The National Youth Forum provides a valuable opportunity for young people to come together with each other and Government to hash out solutions to real-world problems.
"All young people from all backgrounds, no matter where you live, no matter who you are, should be able to have a say on government decisions."
Aged 13 to 25, participants come from diverse backgrounds and bring a range of experiences to the Forum.
This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, participants from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, experience of mental ill-health, participants from regional or remote communities, migrants, young parents, participants with experience of being a carer, participants from LGBTQIA+ communities and participants with disability.
The second annual National Youth Forum will be held on Wednesday 5 February.
