Youth Affairs Council Victoria

🌟 Celebrating the impact of Future Proof 🌟  Over the past three years, Future Proof has empowered young people in bushfire-affected communities to lead recovery initiatives, strengthen resilience, and contribute meaningfully to disaster preparedness and response. This project, funded under the Australian Government's Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program, driven by collaboration and youth leadership, has demonstrated the power of investing in young people as key agents of change. We extend our thanks to all the partners, young leaders, and communities who brought this vision to life. #FutureProof #YouthParticipation #YouthLeadership #CommunityResilience #BlackSummerRecovery

We’re looking for young people with lived experience or interest in disasters impacting their communities to join our 2025 Youth Advisory Group!    YACVic and Victoria University have partnered to establish The Centre of Excellence: Young People and Disasters. It aims to champion the inclusion and active involvement of young people to contribute to all aspects of disasters.    Youth Advisory Group members for the Centre will:  🤝 Attend bi-monthly meetings for one year, with options of a one-year renewal  🌏 Inform the Centre on what’s happening in their local community    💭 Provide input into the direction of the Centre and its various projects  🦺 Upskill in chairing meetings, running presentations, child safety and more  💸 Receive compensation for their time  ✈️ Have all out-of-pocket expenses covered, like accommodation and travel.    Express your interest by 5 PM on Tuesday 7 January: https://lnkd.in/gpgmvyWq #YoungPeople #Opportunity #Disaster #Resilience #ClimateChange

After 3 years of delivery, our Future Proof project is coming to an end 🥲💚 Since 2022, Future Proof has brought together 14 partners to drive amazing recovery outcomes for fire-affected young people and communities.  The project was place-based, networked and flexible, and used ethical youth work principles to engage, support, train and connect young people in recovery projects and community decision-making.  Future Proof was funded under the Australian Government's Black Summer Bushfire Recovery Grants program. We are so proud of what has been achieved. It was wonderful to celebrate at our wrap event this week, held in Melbourne Town Hall.  Thank you to everyone involved! #Disaster #Resilience #YouthWork #Training #YoungPeople #Recovery #Victoria Australian Government National Emergency Management Agency Junction Support Services

✨ NEW TRAINING ALERT: ‘Get with it! Youth Participation’ ✨    Get inspired by strategies and tips for engaging young people in the work that you do, empowering their voices within your organisation and the communities they belong to.     Who: Those who work with young people    When: Session 1 - Wednesday 4 December, 1 PM – 3 PM  Session 2 – Wednesday 11 December, 1 PM – 3 PM    You must attend both sessions.     Where: Online via Zoom AND in person (Level 2, 235 Queen St, Melbourne)    Cost: $60 - $210, YACVic Member discounts apply!      Register now: https://lnkd.in/gCidWHiH     Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gA7PJhky     YACVic is a child safe organisation. By attending these events, you agree to join us in our commitment to child safety.    #Training #Opportunity #Youth #Children #Abuse #Safety #Advocacy 

We’ve run 100 trainings with young people and youth workers across Victoria this year 😍🎉 This means young people and workers across the Victorian youth sector have been engaged and upskilled in all things youth participation, advocacy, media and more!      Now it’s your turn! Book in your next training: https://lnkd.in/gNbJWENp Shout out to our incredible young peer facilitators who share their lived and living experience and expertise! Swipe across to see them in action 🤘🏻✨      #Training #YoungPeople #YouthWork #Advocacy 

Today is #TransDayOfRemembrance, a day to both mourn and honour the lives of trans people lost to discrimination and transphobia 🏳️⚧️🕯️CW: discussion of transphobia and suicide.  .  .  .  The Coroner's report investigating transgender deaths in Victoria was released in August 2024. The report made a series of recommendations to increase funding for access to gender affirming care, and for police to update data collection on all gender identities. We must keep the Victorian government accountable and ensure that all recommendations are implemented in full. They must invest in community-led services to improve mental health and wellbeing support for trans and gender diverse young people.     👉Read TGV | Transgender Victoria's statement: https://lnkd.in/g3R9aifE   👉 Share Zoe Belle Gender Collective (ZBGC)'s resources about gender affirming healthcare: https://lnkd.in/gA8QXgPe 👉 Register for TGV | Transgender Victoria's in person or online vigil: https://lnkd.in/eGHq3uuM https://lnkd.in/ggmpEAu5     Support is available if you need it:  ⭐ QLife - 1800 184 527  ⭐ Rainbow Door – call 1800 729 367, or text 0480 017 246  ⭐ Suicide Callback Service - 1300 659 467  ⭐ 13 YARN - 13 92 76  ⭐ Lifeline - 13 11 14 #YoungPeople #Advocacy #LGBTQ #LGBTIQA

Today marks the start of #TransAwarenessWeek 🫶🏳️⚧️ ️ It’s a time to celebrate our trans and gender diverse friends and recognise how we can all address the challenges they face. We’re taking this opportunity to spotlight some of the amazing projects that exist to support their mental health and wellbeing ❤️ This is made possible by our annual grants program, Healthy Equal Youth (HEY), which distributes funds to LGBTIQA+ focused projects developed by young people and organisations. Thank you to the Victorian Government for your ongoing support. Learn more about HEY: https://lnkd.in/gBShWEaN PS: Stay tuned for announcements about our Round 14 grant recipients 👀 #TransAwarenessWeek2024 The Mental Health Coach Maroondah City Council Victorian Student Representative Council (VicSRC)

🚨 NEW TRAINING ALERT: ‘Safety in Action: child and youth safeguarding’🚨    You’ll learn what your child safe obligations are and gain confidence in responding to and reporting disclosures of child abuse.     Who: Those who work with young people  When: Wednesday 13 November, 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM  Where: In person at the YACVic office - Level 2, 235 Queen St, Melbourne  Cost: $60 - $210, YACVic Member discounts apply!      Register now: https://lnkd.in/gNY3UeRs     Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gxGtTxfP      YACVic is a child safe organisation. By attending these events, you agree to join us in our commitment to child safety.    #Training #Opportunity #Youth #Children #Abuse #Safety

💸 NEW WEBINAR ALERT: ‘Beyond giftcards: recognising and remunerating young people’ 💸     You’ll learn what’s best practice when it comes to paying young people, including tips on navigating assessable income and how remuneration impacts Centrelink payments.     Who: Those who work with young people   When: Thursday 7 November, 1 PM - 2 PM Where: Online via Zoom   Cost: FREE to $52.50, YACVic Member discounts apply!     Register now: https://lnkd.in/gyrn4C_8      Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gQtHzfMW      Please note: YACVic cannot and does not give legal advice and this training only answers common remuneration questions and shares our approach. We would recommend seeking advice from a financial advisor, Centrelink or the ATO.     #Training #Opportunity #Youth #Money #Payment #Income