Are you aged between 16 - 25 and want to have your voice heard on a Parliamentary level? Then the Y Geelong's Youth Parliament team is perfect for you!

We are looking for a team of six young people from the ages of 16 - 25 to represent the Y Geelong at this year's Victorian Youth Parliament!

 

 

The Victorian Youth Parliament supports young people aged 16-25 years old to speak up and be heard about issues that they are passionate about.

In a team of six, Youth Parliamentarians are supported in writing a Bill which addresses a state-based issue that they would like to see changed or added into Victorian legislation. Bills are introduced into the Youth Parliament, debated and voted upon during the sitting week held in the chambers of Parliament House, Victoria. Upon conclusion of the sitting week, all passed Youth Parliament Bills are officially handed to the Minister for Youth to be disseminated to the relevant state Members of Parliament.

This program is FREE and includes weekly meetings, mentor meetings, stakeholder discussions, creating a Bill, a weekend skills development camp at YMCA Camp Lake Dewar, and the Parliament sitting week itself.

 

This program is a wonderful opportunity for any young people who are looking to work in sectors such as politics, activism, social justice and law. 

 

 

To APPLY fill out our application form HERE