Territory Labor is opening more opportunities for young Territorians to have a direct say in their future.
Northern Territory Youth Round Table (YRT) members get a direct line of communication to the NT Government, working with the Office of Youth Affairs.
Applications to join the next Round Table are now open but, with only a week until close, young Territorians who are keen to champion their community are encouraged to apply before the 6 November deadline.
The YRT is an important advisory body that gives participants a platform to share their views about issues that young people care about.
As well as the opportunity to advise government departments on youth policies and strategies, YRT members have the opportunity to develop leadership skills including through media training, public speaking and communication skills, project management and team building.
Recruitment is also open for NT Youth Week Ambassadors who help with the planning of Youth Week activities and act as spokespeople to represent the youth voice of their region.
For details on how to apply, visit: youth.nt.gov.au [https://www.youth.nt.gov.au].
Quotes from Minister for Youth, Lauren Moss:
“This is an unrivalled opportunity for young people to have a direct impact on the future for themselves and other young people across the Territory.
“The Round Table and Youth Ambassador programs are a way to work with government to promote the change you want to see.
“I was a member of the NT Youth Round Table in 2010 and 2011, and I credit this experience for giving me the skills to carry into my career as a Minister.”
Quotes from Vice-Chair of the Northern Territory Youth Round Table 2022, Kyle Lachlan:
“Working with the NT Youth Round Table has built my confidence in speaking freely on topics that not only affect me, but topics that are affecting youth Territory-wide.
“Having the opportunity to sit with government and ministers who are in a position to enact change is something every young person should have the chance to do.
“I’ve enjoyed every moment working with my peers from around the Territory to help create a positive change for young people.”
Quotes from Northern Territory Youth Week Ambassador 2022, Izzy Craven:
“Working as one of the 2022 NT Youth Week Ambassadors, and alongside the Round Table, has taught me the importance of youth advocacy and connecting within your community together to create change on issues that may be affecting our youth.
“The Office of Youth Affairs has allowed me to show my innovation and passions around media and graphic design, giving me a platform to creatively showcase my skills as an upcoming artist in the Territory.”
Current Youth Round Table members photographed with Minister for Youth, Lauren Moss and Minister for Education, Eva Lawler.
Northern Territory Government
