From the Ground Up: Amplifying Grassroots Leadership in Civic Engagement and Political Participation

This one-hour webinar will bring together community leaders working at the intersection of youth participation, gender equity, and civic engagement to explore the future of local democracy and grassroots political leadership in Australia.

The discussion will focus on:

• Grassroots civic involvement
• Participation in politics at the local level
• Challenges and opportunities in equitable democratic participation
• Strategies to strengthen social cohesion through inclusive governance

The event will feature a panel discussion and interactive Q&A session, designed to foster open and thoughtful dialogue.

Panellists include:

• Professor Philippa Collin, Co-Director, Young and Resilient Research Centre, Western Sydney University
• Licia Heath, CEO, Women for Election

Moderator:

Thomas Nance, Director of Partnerships & Advocacy, Western Sydney University