The Albanese Government is working directly with young people on policies and programs that matter to them.
Minister for Youth Dr Anne Aly today appointed young people from across Australia to five new Youth Advisory Groups.
The Groups will work with federal government Departments and Agencies to improve the lives of young Australians in the areas of civic engagement, creative industries, employment, First Nations education and the prevention of gender-based violence.
Aged 16 to 25, the Advisory Group members were selected from almost 900 applications from across Australia, each bring different perspectives and experiences due to their diverse backgrounds.
This includes Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders, members from culturally or linguistically diverse backgrounds, members with experience of mental ill-health, members from regional or remote Australia, migrants, gender diverse members, young parents, members with experience of being a carer, members from LGBTQIA+ communities and members with disability.
In addition, the 2023 Safe and Supported Youth Advisory Group is continuing their important work for a further year. The Group is providing advice on the implementation of actions under Safe and Supported: the National Framework for Protecting Australia's Children 2021-2031.
