A World For, By and
With Young People
A World For, By and With Young People
We represent and promote the rights, interests and wellbeing of young Canberrans and those who work with them.
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One of the ways that the Youth Coalition aims to achieve its objectives is through pro-actively engaging in the development of policy that affects young people aged 12 – 25, and responding to policy activities such as discussion papers and strategies.
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What we Do
The Youth Coalition takes a collaborative approach to all its work, in consulting and engaging with members and stakeholders on policy and advocacy opportunities; and in the development and implementation of sector development.
One of the ways that the Youth Coalition aims to achieve its objectives is through pro-actively engaging in the development of policy that affects young people aged 12 – 25, and responding to policy activities such as discussion papers and strategies.
The Youth Coalition undertakes a range of advocacy and representation work that aims to raise awareness of emerging issues to both government and the broader community. Advocacy and representation work takes place through sitting on forums, committees, advisory groups, steering groups and boards; as well as through meetings with MLAs, government department officials and other stakeholders. The Youth Coalition also advocates to progress the interests of young people through developing policy submissions and participating in policy activities.
The Youth Coalition provides a number of sector development activities to workers and services in the youth and community sectors; that focus on information provision, training, networking, resource development, collaborations and partnerships. These activities aim to support workers and services to build their capacity and improve their practice in working with young people in the ACT.
The Youth Coalition provides consultancy support to community-based programs and services, as well as government agencies to undertake service improvement, research and evaluation activities that seek to improve outcomes for young people and their families.
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Vision
A World For, By And With Young People.
Young People
Representation and Engagement
Meaningfully engage young people, the youth sector and the broader community to guide and inform our work.
Change
Policy and Advocacy
Influence policy, culture, and society to improve outcomes for young people
Develop
Sector Development
Strengthen the capacity and capability of the community to respond to the needs of young people.
Investigate
Research and Evaluation
Drive and leverage research and evaluation to support, inform,
and contribute to policy and practice affecting young people.
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