Young people from across Queensland who want to make their voices heard and empower their communities are urged to apply to participate in the 2023 YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament, with applications now open.
The YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament offers Queenslanders aged 15 to 25 the opportunity to speak up for their communities and learn first-hand about parliamentary processes.
Now in its 28th year, the program brings together 93 young people, representing each electorate in Queensland.
2022 Youth Member for Whitsunday Sebastian Padget said the program gave him invaluable insight into parliamentary processes and enabled him the platform to incite change, encouraging others to apply.
“I hope that we get a few more people from this area apply,” he said
“It’s a really good challenge, it’s really taught me a lot.
“It’s such a good program.”
Minister for Youth Affairs Meaghan Scanlon said the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament offered a platform for young people across the state to have a say about important issues facing their communities, connect with their peers and learn about our democracy.
“Youth Parliament has a strong history of empowering young people to express their views and take up challenges to become leaders of the future,” she said.
“In the past, ideas that have been formulated through Queensland Youth Parliament have become government policy.”
Nominations will close at 11:59pm on Sunday February 19, 2023.
For more information about the YMCA Queensland Youth Parliament, email qypcoordinator@ymcabrisbane.org or go to www.ymcaqyp.org.au.
Caption: 2022 Youth Member for Whitsunday Sebastian Padget and Member for Whitsunday Amanda Camm. Photo supplied
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