YACVic are creating a safe, moderated community forum for young people to engage in a meaningful discussion about COVID-19 vaccines, who is being left behind, and how we can have a more inclusive COVID-19 recovery.

Young people have a right to be informed during a time of apprehension and uncertainty. The rollout, along with media releases and conflicting medical advice has all contributed to young people left feeling confused and unsure about the vaccine.

For more resources, please visit our COVID-19 Vaccines and Young People information hub here.

Who is this event for?

Young people who are unsure about how the COVID-19 vaccine affects them
Young people from migrant and refugee backgrounds
Disabled young people
Young people seeking information about their COVID-safety rights and responsibilities at work as the vaccine rollout continues
Anyone working in the youth sector
Youth workers supporting young people from CALD, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, rural and regional, LGBTIQA+ communities and young people experiencing homelessness

Presenters

Dr Asiel Adan Sanchez (they/them) - General Practitioner, LGBTIQA+ advocate and Board Director, Minus18
Dr Nadia Chaves (she/her) - Infectious Diseases Specialist and Physician, cohealth
Kerry O’Hagan (she/her) - Solicitor, Disability Discrimination Legal Service

Accessibility and support

At YACVic, we take access and inclusion seriously. This event will be Auslan interpreted.

We are committed to making every event as accessible and inclusive as possible for all members of the community. If you have a specific access request, would like further information or want to provide any suggestions please contact Katia Pellicciotta (she/her) kpellicciotta@yacvic.org.au. Please note that Katia works Tuesdays to Fridays.

Contact

If you have any questions please contact Katia Pellicciotta (she/her) kpellicciotta@yacvic.org.au.

YACVic is a child safe organisation. By attending these events, you agree to join us in our commitment to child safety.

Contact the host of COVID-19 Vaccine Q&A: Who is being left behind?