Youth Parliament
Youth Parliament
Youth Parliament provides young Victorians aged between 16 and 25 with the opportunity to "raise the roof of parliament" on the issues closest to their hearts.
The program provides young people with an opportunity to develop skills in relationship-building, team-work, public speaking, and leadership as well as to have fun. Participants take part in a 9-day residential training program which culminates in them formally debating bills in the Victorian Parliamentary chambers in September.
The Victorian Youth Parliament program is run by YMCA Victoria in conjunction with the State Government's Office for Youth and is led by a volunteer Taskforce of 16 past participants, all under the age of 25.
- Visit the FAQs page for general information about the program.
This year's program
Find out more
- Listen to two of this year's Youth Parliament members speak about the issues they will debate, from the ABC website.
If you would like more information about the program, email ang.cuy@ymca.org.au or call 9403 5045.
