We back
young people
At the Foundation for Young Australians, we exist to back young people across the country to beat injustice and create long-lasting change for all.
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Find your change-focused community
As a young person, it’s easy to think no one’s paying attention
Unable to vote, under-represented in our Parliaments, undervalued in casualised workplaces, and unheard in our media – Australia’s systems and institutions aren’t built to back you.
But you’re more powerful than you know.
We back you to create change
your way
Our programs
At FYA, we want to make sure our programs are focused on empowering young people, top to bottom. That’s why all our programs:
- Free, paid for by our funders and us
- Informed by young people
- Delivered by our team with more than 50 years of combined expertise
Movement Building
2022
Movement School
Movement School will help you learn skills and strategies to turn anger at unjust systems into action for lasting change.
Civic Engagement
Student Representative Councils
Inspired by the power of student-led movements worldwide, the SRC program will support students to build their representation and advocate for change on the issues that matter to them in their schools - and beyond.
Advocacy
Youth Media Centre
Here to support you and your organisation to use the media as a tool for advocacy.
Ready to start making change? Reach out.
Chat with us now or just send us a message. Whether you end up taking a program with us, or working for another organisation, we’re here to help you.
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