The Albanese Labor Government is ensuring young people are shaping government policies and programs that matter to them.
Minister for Youth Dr Anne Aly today invited young people from across Australia to apply to join the Government's Youth Steering Committee.
"I encourage young people from across Australia to apply to be part of this important Committee," Dr Aly said.
"Committee members are in a unique position to help shape solutions to the problems facing young people.
"It's important for governments to work with young people to build a better future for us all."
The Youth Steering Committee works closely with Minister for Youth Dr Anne Aly to help the Australian Government embed the role of young people in policy development.
The Committee members will provide advice across government, including on the implementation of Engage! A strategy to include young people in the decisions we make.
Informed by consultation with more than 4,600 young people from across Australia, Engage! sets out how the Government will ensure young people are empowered, valued, and included in the development of policies and programs that impact them.
With no experience working with government required, applicants aged between 12 and 24 are encouraged to apply for one of at least seven two-year positions, alongside continuing members reappointed to the 14 person Youth Steering Committee.
To ensure the Committee represents the diversity of young people in Australia, applications are sought from young people with a range of backgrounds and experiences including First Nations young people, young people with a disability, young people with lived experience of mental ill-health and young people from rural, regional and remote Australia.
As well as developing Engage!, the Committee has worked across Commonwealth departments to provide advice on a range of issues including housing and homelessness, gender equality, esafety and health policy.
