The Department of Premier and Cabinet (DPC) has launched a public consultation to inform Victoria’s first-ever youth strategy.
Minister for Youth, Ros Spence said young people would be at the centre of a bold new strategy to support young Victorians and address the challenges they face as the State recovers from the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“[It] has been a particularly difficult year for young Victorians, who are telling us they feel uncertain about their future and are worried about their mental health, keeping up with their education and finding a job,” Ms Spence said.
“The new youth strategy will unify and strengthen the way the government works with young people across the State as we rebuild from the coronavirus pandemic,” she said.
“The Victorian Government is calling for all young people to have their say on what matters most to them and the co-designed and youth-led consultation process will be open for more than two months.”
Ms Spence said a series of online youth and community forums would be held across the State, including in suburban, regional and rural areas.
“The Government is partnering with youth sector organisations including the Youth Affairs Council Victoria, Koorie Youth Council, Centre for Multicultural Youth, Minus 18 and the Youth Disability Advocacy Service to make sure the forums include a diverse range of voices,” she said.
She said young people were also invited to contribute by responding to a short online survey or by making a written submission before 14 December.
The 44-page discussion paper, What matters to young people in Victoria?, can be accessed at this PS News link.
