The Victorian Government is supporting young people to have their voices heard, giving them a platform to work with decision-makers on the issues affecting them during the global coronavirus pandemic.

Minister for Youth Ros Spence today announced the 21 talented and diverse young people from across the state selected for the Victorian Government’s third Victorian Youth Congress.

The announcement coincides with International Youth Day 2020, which has the theme of ‘Youth Engagement for Global Action’.

Young people around the world are facing unprecedented challenges during the pandemic, affecting their schooling, employment and mental health.

The new Victorian Youth Congress will work with the Victorian Government to ensure young people’s voices are heard in decision-making on issues of importance to all young Victorians.

The youth advisory group reflects our state’s great diversity, with young people from Aboriginal, LGBTIQ and multicultural communities, as well as young people living with disability.

The group includes young people aged between 15 and 25 who hail from rural, regional and metropolitan areas across the whole of Victoria.

For more information visit youthcentral.vic.gov.au.