Project Girlhood Workshop- ‘Who Runs This Place?’

Who Runs This Place?

A Project Girlhood Event | Open to ALL Young People

Ever wondered who actually makes the decisions that shape your community? Or what you would do if you were the one in charge?

Who Runs This Place? is an interactive, youth-focused event bringing politics, government and civic leadership to life. Hosted by Project Girlhood, this co-educational event gives young people the opportunity to go beyond the classroom and explore how democracy works in the real world.

Featuring guest speakers and facilitators, including Members of Parliament and local councillors, participants will engage directly with elected representatives, ask questions and gain insight into how decisions are made at both local and state government levels.

Through hands-on activities, participants will:

• Step into Parliament: Take part in a mock Question Time, debating issues and holding decision-makers to account.

• Become a Councillor: Work in teams to tackle real-world community challenges, balance competing priorities and make decisions as if they were elected representatives.

• Meet the Decision-Makers: Hear directly from elected officials, including a State MP, about how government works, how policies are developed and how young people can have their voices heard.

• Make Friends & Build Connections: Meet like-minded young people, share ideas, make new friends and connect with people who are just as curious about the world as you are. Whether you're looking for your next debate buddy, future collaborator or just some new friends, this is the place to find them.

And yes, there'll be plenty of opportunities to network but we promise you don't need to be a LinkedIn warrior or pretend you're the CEO of a youth-led think tank to fit in. 

Whether you're passionate about politics, interested in humanities or simply curious about how your community works, this event is an opportunity to think critically, challenge ideas, meet new people and discover the power of your voice.

Come for the politics, stay for the people (and the linkedin larp- promise we'll take great photos of you)