Through various consultations including feedback from the 2024 Youth Leadership Forum, young people have highlighted the importance for Greater Dandenong Council and key local youth organisations to prioritise and invest in youth leadership and active citizenship opportunities, particularly among our culturally diverse young people.
Greater Dandenong Youth Services is committed to supporting and promoting youth leadership opportunities in the local community and has worked with young people and youth agencies to develop an action plan.
Young people involved in The Collective will help inform and guide Youth and Family Services in the delivery of the Greater Dandenong Youth Leadership Action Plan. Stay tuned for upcoming leadership opportunities and events on this page and via our social media platforms to come out of this action plan.
Apply to join The Collective
Council is seeking up to 10 young people aged 18-25 years to be representatives on their new project, The Collective. Interested applicants should have a significant connection to the City of Greater Dandenong, have leadership experience and be passionate about supporting youth leadership opportunities in the local community.
Once recruited, participants of The Collective will help inform and guide Youth and Family Services in the delivery of the Greater Dandenong Youth Leadership Action Plan.
Applications open until 11.59pm, Sunday 11 May.
Youth Leadership Calendar
Keen to develop your leadership skills? We have put together a variety of upcoming leadership opportunities for you to try - whether you are just starting out or wanting to further develop your skills, there’s something here for everyone.
Download the full calendar or use the links below to learn more about each opportunity.
Term 2 opportunities
3D Youth - Headspace Dandenong
Join 3D Youth to make a difference in your community and participate in shaping headspace Dandenong. By volunteering, you’ll be directly contributing to a cause that impacts your peers and can create a more positive space for everyone. Meetings are once a month on Tuesdays, with an initial commitment for 12 months. Applications are open to people aged 18 - 25 who have a personal or family lived experience of mental health challenges.
Safe Storytelling Training - YACVic.
Wednesday 11 June
10am - 11.30am
Online
Learn how to share your experiences as a form of advocacy and develop the confidence and skills to tell your story in a safe way.
Free for YACVic young members or $30 for non-members.
Young Entrepreneurs Summit - The ASE Group
Thursday 15 May
9am - 2pm
Lakeside Banquet and Convention Centre, Taylors Lakes
Cost: $39
A one-day, interactive summit to inspire a generation of brave, creative and entrepreneurial young leaders.
Youth Voice in Parliament - Raise Our Voice Australia
Submit your speech to have it read aloud by your Federal MP in Parliament House. Submissions open until Friday 29 August for anyone under the age of 25.
Youth Advocacy E-course - UNICEF
These training modules aim to support young people to build skills in advocating for social change. Sign up online anytime.
Intro to Student Voice - VicSRC
Free course to help school-aged students understand how to use their voice at school to make change. Sign up online anytime.
Youth Media Centre - Foundation for Young Australians
Open to people aged 15 - 25 with a lived experience of injustice. Apply via youthmedia@fya.org.au
