NSW Youth Parliament

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YMCA NSW Youth Parliament

Check out what's happening with Youth Parliament on our News page!

We are now taking Expressions of Interest for the Youth Parliament Ambassador Program! 

What is it?

The YMCA New South Wales Youth Parliament is a program that gives young people a voice in the running of NSW. It is a place where the opinions and concerns of young people in NSW are heard by those who have the power to make laws.

The program aims to promote youth-led advocacy, active community leadership and legal and parliamentary education.

In issue-based committees of ten, young people are empowered to create a Bill with the aim of solving a problem that they are passionate about. They research the problem, propose alternative solutions and negotiate amongst themselves the best possible solution. This Bill is then debated on the floor of the NSW Legislative Assembly as part of week-long residential camp. As en education program, Youth Parliament is a realistic simulation of NSW Parliament - Youth Parliamentarians follow the same processes and procedure as their adult counterparts do, and also participate in Question Time, Matters of Public Importance and Private Members Business.

Youth Parliamentarians are advocates for young people across New South Wales on a range of issues - they do however have specific responsibility for their electorates. Young people can be nominated by Members of the NSW Parliament or apply to take part in the program.

Why should I participate?

If you are passionate about make change in New South Wales - you will be the voice of young people in your electorate, advising New South Wales politicians & decision-makers on matters affecting young people.

Youth Parliament is also a great opportunity for you to develop skills in leadership, public speaking, debating and team work.

If you want to learn more about government & politics - you will be able to meet with & talk to decision-makers & learn first-hand how Government & the Parliament operate.

If you want to meet other young people & form new friendships - the program includes a great camp & you can really get to know people & form friendships that last for years.

How do I get involved?

If you are aged between 15 and 18 and currently studying at high school, you can:

Get nominated by your local MP: In October, all New South Wales Members of Parliament will recieve information on how they can nominate a young person to represent their electorate in the YMCA NSW Youth Parliament. Contact your local MP for more information.

Apply online: Applications will open in November - you will be required to fill out an application form and show the Taskforce that you can represent your electorate.

Applications for YMCA NSW Youth Parliament 2012 will be opening soon! Keep an eye on the YMCA website or email joel.clark@ymca.org.au to express your interest.

For more information, please see the YMCA NSW Youth Parliament 2011 General Information Package. An updated version of this document will be available soon.

Cost: The cost to be a part of YP ‘12 will be $580 per participant. This includes accommodation, meals, transport between Sydney Olympic Park Lodge and NSW Parliament House whilst on residential camp, all activities and extra expenses throughout the duration of the residential camp. Please note that this fee does not include travel to and from the training and resident camps.

Previous participants have found it very valuable to obtain sponsorship from local businesses, youth associations or clubs such as Rotary and Lions. Local MPs have also been helpful in assisting participants in their local area. To help you out even further, once you have been selected we will send you a sponsorship pack which will give you ideas and details of whom to contact.

Important Dates

13th - 15th April 2011: YMCA NSW Youth Parliament Training Camp

1st - 7th July 2011: YMCA NSW Youth Parliament Residential Camp

Who runs Youth Parliament?

Youth Parliament is managed by the YMCA of Sydney. The YMCA oversees the running of YP around Australia and has run it for over 20 years in some states.

The YMCA of Sydney has appointed an organisational taskforce which will oversee all operations of YP 2012. The Taskforce is made up of dynamic volunteers, aged between 18 to 25, to ensure that this is truly a youth event; organised by youth, for youth.

For more information about YMCA NSW Youth Parliament you should contact Joel Clark on 9687 6233 or joel.clark@ymca.org.au

 

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YMCA NSW Youth Parliament

Check out what's happening with Youth Parliament on our News page!

We are now taking Expressions of Interest for the Youth Parliament Ambassador Program! 

What is it?

The YMCA New South Wales Youth Parliament is a program that gives young people a voice in the running of NSW. It is a place where the opinions and concerns of young people in NSW are heard by those who have the power to make laws.

The program aims to promote youth-led advocacy, active community leadership and legal and parliamentary education.

In issue-based committees of ten, young people are empowered to create a Bill with the aim of solving a problem that they are passionate about. They research the problem, propose alternative solutions and negotiate amongst themselves the best possible solution. This Bill is then debated on the floor of the NSW Legislative Assembly as part of week-long residential camp. As en education program, Youth Parliament is a realistic simulation of NSW Parliament - Youth Parliamentarians follow the same processes and procedure as their adult counterparts do, and also participate in Question Time, Matters of Public Importance and Private Members Business.

Youth Parliamentarians are advocates for young people across New South Wales on a range of issues - they do however have specific responsibility for their electorates. Young people can be nominated by Members of the NSW Parliament or apply to take part in the program.

Why should I participate?

If you are passionate about make change in New South Wales - you will be the voice of young people in your electorate, advising New South Wales politicians & decision-makers on matters affecting young people.

Youth Parliament is also a great opportunity for you to develop skills in leadership, public speaking, debating and team work.

If you want to learn more about government & politics - you will be able to meet with & talk to decision-makers & learn first-hand how Government & the Parliament operate.

If you want to meet other young people & form new friendships - the program includes a great camp & you can really get to know people & form friendships that last for years.

How do I get involved?

If you are aged between 15 and 18 and currently studying at high school, you can:

Get nominated by your local MP: In October, all New South Wales Members of Parliament will recieve information on how they can nominate a young person to represent their electorate in the YMCA NSW Youth Parliament. Contact your local MP for more information.

Apply online: Applications will open in November - you will be required to fill out an application form and show the Taskforce that you can represent your electorate.

Applications for YMCA NSW Youth Parliament 2012 will be opening soon! Keep an eye on the YMCA website or email joel.clark@ymca.org.au to express your interest.

For more information, please see the YMCA NSW Youth Parliament 2011 General Information Package. An updated version of this document will be available soon.

Cost: The cost to be a part of YP ‘12 will be $580 per participant. This includes accommodation, meals, transport between Sydney Olympic Park Lodge and NSW Parliament House whilst on residential camp, all activities and extra expenses throughout the duration of the residential camp. Please note that this fee does not include travel to and from the training and resident camps.

Previous participants have found it very valuable to obtain sponsorship from local businesses, youth associations or clubs such as Rotary and Lions. Local MPs have also been helpful in assisting participants in their local area. To help you out even further, once you have been selected we will send you a sponsorship pack which will give you ideas and details of whom to contact.

Important Dates

13th - 15th April 2011: YMCA NSW Youth Parliament Training Camp

1st - 7th July 2011: YMCA NSW Youth Parliament Residential Camp

Who runs Youth Parliament?

Youth Parliament is managed by the YMCA of Sydney. The YMCA oversees the running of YP around Australia and has run it for over 20 years in some states.

The YMCA of Sydney has appointed an organisational taskforce which will oversee all operations of YP 2012. The Taskforce is made up of dynamic volunteers, aged between 18 to 25, to ensure that this is truly a youth event; organised by youth, for youth.

For more information about YMCA NSW Youth Parliament you should contact Joel Clark on 9687 6233 or joel.clark@ymca.org.au

 

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YMCA NSW Youth Parliament

Check out what's happening with Youth Parliament on our News page!

We are now taking Expressions of Interest for the Youth Parliament Ambassador Program! 

What is it?

The YMCA New South Wales Youth Parliament is a program that gives young people a voice in the running of NSW. It is a place where the opinions and concerns of young people in NSW are heard by those who have the power to make laws.

The program aims to promote youth-led advocacy, active community leadership and legal and parliamentary education.

In issue-based committees of ten, young people are empowered to create a Bill with the aim of solving a problem that they are passionate about. They research the problem, propose alternative solutions and negotiate amongst themselves the best possible solution. This Bill is then debated on the floor of the NSW Legislative Assembly as part of week-long residential camp. As en education program, Youth Parliament is a realistic simulation of NSW Parliament - Youth Parliamentarians follow the same processes and procedure as their adult counterparts do, and also participate in Question Time, Matters of Public Importance and Private Members Business.

Youth Parliamentarians are advocates for young people across New South Wales on a range of issues - they do however have specific responsibility for their electorates. Young people can be nominated by Members of the NSW Parliament or apply to take part in the program.

Why should I participate?

If you are passionate about make change in New South Wales - you will be the voice of young people in your electorate, advising New South Wales politicians & decision-makers on matters affecting young people.

Youth Parliament is also a great opportunity for you to develop skills in leadership, public speaking, debating and team work.

If you want to learn more about government & politics - you will be able to meet with & talk to decision-makers & learn first-hand how Government & the Parliament operate.

If you want to meet other young people & form new friendships - the program includes a great camp & you can really get to know people & form friendships that last for years.

How do I get involved?

If you are aged between 15 and 18 and currently studying at high school, you can:

Get nominated by your local MP: In October, all New South Wales Members of Parliament will recieve information on how they can nominate a young person to represent their electorate in the YMCA NSW Youth Parliament. Contact your local MP for more information.

Apply online: Applications will open in November - you will be required to fill out an application form and show the Taskforce that you can represent your electorate.

Applications for YMCA NSW Youth Parliament 2012 will be opening soon! Keep an eye on the YMCA website or email joel.clark@ymca.org.au to express your interest.

For more information, please see the YMCA NSW Youth Parliament 2011 General Information Package. An updated version of this document will be available soon.

Cost: The cost to be a part of YP ‘12 will be $580 per participant. This includes accommodation, meals, transport between Sydney Olympic Park Lodge and NSW Parliament House whilst on residential camp, all activities and extra expenses throughout the duration of the residential camp. Please note that this fee does not include travel to and from the training and resident camps.

Previous participants have found it very valuable to obtain sponsorship from local businesses, youth associations or clubs such as Rotary and Lions. Local MPs have also been helpful in assisting participants in their local area. To help you out even further, once you have been selected we will send you a sponsorship pack which will give you ideas and details of whom to contact.

Important Dates

13th - 15th April 2011: YMCA NSW Youth Parliament Training Camp

1st - 7th July 2011: YMCA NSW Youth Parliament Residential Camp

Who runs Youth Parliament?

Youth Parliament is managed by the YMCA of Sydney. The YMCA oversees the running of YP around Australia and has run it for over 20 years in some states.

The YMCA of Sydney has appointed an organisational taskforce which will oversee all operations of YP 2012. The Taskforce is made up of dynamic volunteers, aged between 18 to 25, to ensure that this is truly a youth event; organised by youth, for youth.

For more information about YMCA NSW Youth Parliament you should contact Joel Clark on 9687 6233 or joel.clark@ymca.org.au

 

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