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The Australian Youth Forum website will not be moderated 23 December 2011 to 3 January 2012. Any comments to the AYF Discussion Board will be posted after this date.

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Australian Youth Forum

The Australian Youth Forum (AYF) is the Australian Government’s way to engage with young Australians. The AYF gives you the opportunity to have your ideas heard. The AYF encourages young people to get involved in ongoing public discussions and then uses your input in the development of public policy.

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Get involved and share your views and opinions about the issues that matter to you.

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We hear you

The online discussions you generate are fed back into the 'machinery of government' as the voices of young people. Here we post what has happened with your discussion.

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Recent Thoughts

  • It is essential that we enable young people to see themselves as participants in one of the most exciting eras in history, and to have a sense of purpose in relation to it. Jamie Moore – AYF Steering Committee Member

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09 Dec | Youth Engagement and Participation category-National Awards for Local Government
Are you proud of your council's innovative approach to meeting your community's needs? The Youth Engagement and Participation category under the National Awards for Local Government recognise, reward and promote the innovative work of local governments across Australia. For more information visit: http://www.regional.gov.au/local/awards/index.aspx.
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09 Jan | AIESEC Australia: INITIATE The Tour
INITIATE The Tour will connect 150 leaders of youth organisations with each other, businesses, the government and universities. Hosted by AIESEC Australia, INITIATE The Tour is a one day leadership development seminar aimed at providing Australia’s young leaders with the skills, networks and mindset to become the leaders of tomorrow. INITIATE The Tour dates: - Melbourne, VIC (9 January 2012) - Adelaide, SA (10 April 2012) - Perth, WA (11 April 2012) - Brisbane, QLD (12 April 2012) - Sydney, NSW (19 April 2012) - Canberra, ACT (18 May 2012). For more information please visit: http://initiatethefuture.com/initiate-the-tour/
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The 2011 AYF Youth Engagement Steering Committee

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The 2011 AYF Youth Engagement Steering Committee

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