Engaging First Nations and regional youth

The Albanese Government is helping build the capacity of young people to engage on the issues that matter to them.

Today, Minister for Youth Dr Anne Aly announced funding to help First Nations young people and young people from rural, regional and remote communities, build their storytelling and advocacy skills.

“Young people are uniquely placed to help shape practical solutions to the problems they are facing,” said Dr Aly.

“We want to ensure that First Nations youth and young people from rural, regional and remote communities have the opportunities and capacity to engage with government.

“Young people have a lot to offer, and we can build a better Australia by listening to their valuable insights, perspectives and lived experience.”

Grants of $300,000 have been awarded to the National Indigenous Youth Education Coalition in partnership with the Foundation of Young Australians, and the ABC Heywire Program, for multiple activities over three years.

The First Nations Youth Engagement Grant will help the National Indigenous Youth Education Coalition and the Foundation of Young Australians develop and deliver a Pilot Indigenous Student Voice and Agency Model, connecting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to share their learning experiences and engage in collective voice initiatives.

The Regional, Rural and Remote Youth Engagement Grant will help the ABC to continue to deliver the popular Heywire programs and annual Heywire Summit, encouraging regional young people to share their issues, ideas, experiences, and aspirations.

The First Nations, and Regional, Rural and Remote Youth Engagement Grants are an important part of the government’s youth strategy - Engage! A strategy to include young people in the decisions we make.

For more information visit https://www.youth.gov.au/engage/youth-engagement-grants.