Minister for Youth the Hon. Dr Anne Aly today announced the appointment of 48 young people to 6 Youth Advisory Groups.
Aged 16 to 25, members were selected from more than 800 applications from across Australia, representing the breadth of diversity of young Australians and their experiences.
The groups will work with government on the issues that matter to young people.
The 6 Youth Advisory Groups are:
- First Nations Education Youth Advisory Group working with the Department of Education and the National Indigenous Australians Agency
- Creative Industries Youth Advisory Group working with the Office for the Arts
- Employment Youth Advisory Group working with the Department of Employment and Workplace Relations
- Prevention of Gender-Based Violence Youth Advisory Group working with the Department of Social Services
- Civic Engagement Youth Advisory Group working with the Department of Home Affairs
- Safe and Supported Youth Advisory Group working with the Department of Social Services.
Youth Advisory Group members will meet in Canberra in March to begin working with government and the Office for Youth.
Meet the new members and read about the work they’ll be doing on our website.