National Indigenous Youth Parliament

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What is the National Indigenous Youth Parliament? 

The National Indigenous Youth Parliament is the first of its kind in Australia. This exciting program run by the Australian Electoral Commission in partnership with the YMCA is an opportunity for 48 young Indigenous Australians to speak up and represent your community.

In a team of six, you will be mentored through the process of writing a bill (a draft piece of legislation) on a training weekend. You will then attend a 7 day residential program in Canberra, during which you will present and debate the merits of your bill in the Chambers of Old Parliament House. There will also be plenty of social activities, guest speakers and opportunities to meet with MPs and to watch them at work in Parliament House.

Who is eligible? 

Any Indigenous Australian aged 16-25. You don't have to have any special skills or experience to get involved. If you're the kind of person who wants to have a say in what's going on in your community and your country, we want you!

Benefits 

• The opportunity for you to have your say on issues that affect you
• Make new friends and build networks
• Access to an experienced mentor for the duration of the program
• A training weekend, including full catering and accommodation (if required)
• A 7-day residential program including full catering and accommodation
• Travel to and from Canberra

 

To find out more and apply visit http://www.aec.gov.au/Voting/indigenous_vote/niyp.htm or email iepp@aec.gov.au

 

 

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What is the National Indigenous Youth Parliament? 

The National Indigenous Youth Parliament is the first of its kind in Australia. This exciting program run by the Australian Electoral Commission in partnership with the YMCA is an opportunity for 48 young Indigenous Australians to speak up and represent your community.

In a team of six, you will be mentored through the process of writing a bill (a draft piece of legislation) on a training weekend. You will then attend a 7 day residential program in Canberra, during which you will present and debate the merits of your bill in the Chambers of Old Parliament House. There will also be plenty of social activities, guest speakers and opportunities to meet with MPs and to watch them at work in Parliament House.

Who is eligible? 

Any Indigenous Australian aged 16-25. You don't have to have any special skills or experience to get involved. If you're the kind of person who wants to have a say in what's going on in your community and your country, we want you!

Benefits 

• The opportunity for you to have your say on issues that affect you
• Make new friends and build networks
• Access to an experienced mentor for the duration of the program
• A training weekend, including full catering and accommodation (if required)
• A 7-day residential program including full catering and accommodation
• Travel to and from Canberra

 

To find out more and apply visit http://www.aec.gov.au/Voting/indigenous_vote/niyp.htm or email iepp@aec.gov.au

 

 

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What is the National Indigenous Youth Parliament? 

The National Indigenous Youth Parliament is the first of its kind in Australia. This exciting program run by the Australian Electoral Commission in partnership with the YMCA is an opportunity for 48 young Indigenous Australians to speak up and represent your community.

In a team of six, you will be mentored through the process of writing a bill (a draft piece of legislation) on a training weekend. You will then attend a 7 day residential program in Canberra, during which you will present and debate the merits of your bill in the Chambers of Old Parliament House. There will also be plenty of social activities, guest speakers and opportunities to meet with MPs and to watch them at work in Parliament House.

Who is eligible? 

Any Indigenous Australian aged 16-25. You don't have to have any special skills or experience to get involved. If you're the kind of person who wants to have a say in what's going on in your community and your country, we want you!

Benefits 

• The opportunity for you to have your say on issues that affect you
• Make new friends and build networks
• Access to an experienced mentor for the duration of the program
• A training weekend, including full catering and accommodation (if required)
• A 7-day residential program including full catering and accommodation
• Travel to and from Canberra

 

To find out more and apply visit http://www.aec.gov.au/Voting/indigenous_vote/niyp.htm or email iepp@aec.gov.au

 

 

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