The Koorie Youth Summit is the largest gathering in Victoria created for and by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged 18-28 years. Since 2014, Koorie Youth Council (KYC) has hosted the event to create a safe space for young mob to gather from around the state to connect with each other, discuss what is important to us, be proud, learn, share and celebrate our culture.

2023 Koorie Youth Summit - For Us, With Us, By Us
We are proud to be hosting our 2023 Koorie Youth Summit at various locations on the lands of the Gunai Kurnai peoples’ in Lakes Entrance, Victoria. Our three day conference is an opportunity which is extended to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people aged between 18-28 years who live permanently in Victoria. The Koorie Youth Summit attracts an audience of young people from regional, rural and metro communities throughout the state. It is a space designed specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people to connect, grow and thrive.

With more than 100 youth delegates expected to attend, this will be our first conference following the global COVID-19 Pandemic and it is set to be a deadly one. We will be hearing from prominent Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander leaders and advocates who are paving the way forward for a better future for our young Mob. As well as that, KYC will be offering youth delegates the opportunity to participate in a rich cultural and social program that celebrates the strengths of our people.

To ensure the event is available to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people, KYC provides support for young people traveling from regional and rural areas. Koorie Youth Council seeks to ensure the Summit is an inclusive and safe place for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people with diverse lived and cultural experiences.

Registration details:
Registrations open on Saturday 25 February 2023 at 9.00AM AEDT and close on Monday 13 March 2023 at 5.00PM AEDT.

Please note, tickets are limited to <5 tickets> per person/organisation. For Group Bookings, please contact admin@koorieyouth.org.au to finalise the booking.

About Us
The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is the representative body for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in Victoria. Guided by our Executive of 15 Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people and our state-wide network, KYC values the diversity and strength of young people as decision-makers. We advocate to government and community to advance the rights and representation of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people.

By hosting events like the annual Koorie Youth Summit, we bring Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people together to amplify our voices for social change.

Our Story
Koorie Youth Council (KYC) has a rich history and is the only organisation of its kind in the country. KYC is a dedicated representative organisation for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people in policy and advocacy.

KYC was first known as the Victorian Indigenous Youth Advisory Council (VIYAC). VIYAC was established in 2003 by the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Commission (ATSIC), a nationally appointed body which operated from 1990-2004. VIYAC was created with the support of the Aboriginal community and Youth Affairs Council of Victoria (YACVic). In 2012, VIYAC became known as the Koorie Youth Council.

Our vision is ‘Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people collectively creating our future'.

Contact us
For more details, please get in touch with Bonnie Dukakis (She/Her), KYC Executive Officer at Admin@koorieyouth.org.au.