What to expect

Do you want to know how to lead change in your community and be heard by decision makers?

This workshop informs and inspires young people to make change you are passionate about. We teach you advocacy concepts, combined with reflective and group activities, so you can delve deep into decision-making, stakeholder engagement & public advocacy. We give you practical examples and various tips on engaging with the greater community, and look at what advocacy approaches might work best for each participant.

Snacks will be provided!

Topics we cover

What advocacy is and isn't
Types of advocacy
Motivation
Who do we advocate to?
Putting ideas into action

Who should attend

This event is open to young people aged 12 - 25

Commitment to Child Safety

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

Accessibility and Inclusion

At YACVic, we take access and inclusion seriously. If you have a specific access request, would like further information or want to provide any suggestions, we would love to hear from you.

You can email or call us with your access and/or support requirements for this event using the contact information below.

Our work takes place through the lands of the Aboriginal nations within Victoria and we pay our respects to their Elders past and present. We acknowledge that Sovereignty was never ceded. Always was, always will be, Aboriginal land.

Contact

For more details, please get in touch with Finnley Stirling (they/them), YACVic Participation and Development Administrative Officer at fstirling@yacvic.org.au.

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

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