FAQs:
What are we doing?
Show moreOn 25 August 2023, the Hon Simone McGurk MLA, Minister for Youth, committed to developing a new State-wide Youth Action Plan.
The Action Plan will set out the actions the government will take to achieve improved outcomes for young people in Western Australia over the next three years.
Why are we doing this?
Show moreThe world has changed a lot since the Beyond 2020: WA Youth Action Plan 2020-2022 was released in 2021, with the focus of this plan being on supporting young people during the COVID-19 pandemic.
It is time to collect fresh perspectives on how we can make our State a better place for young people.
Young people continue to demonstrate their interest in being consulted on matters that affect them. This is highlighted through continued leadership, engagement, and advocacy for social, environmental and political causes.
Through this process, the State Government is seeking to support young people to champion the issues that matter to them and have their say on the following priority areas:
- Celebrating young people
- A voice for young people
- Success! Reaching your potential
- Climate change
- Wellbeing, connection and inclusion
What is the scope of the Action Plan?
Show moreThe focus of the Action Plan is on universal youth services which are open to all young people aged 10 to 25 years old and support the following focus areas of the Youth portfolio:
- Youth development – to support young people to attain life skills, develop the knowledge and confidence needed to be involved in community life, achieve their goals and to respond to issues impacting their lives.
- Youth engagement – to provide opportunities for young people to be involved in decisions that affect them across all levels of government and the community.
- Positive promotion of young people – to value young people for who they are and recognise the positive contributions they are making in the community.
- Advocating on behalf of the needs of young people – to raise awareness of the needs of young people. This includes ensuring the needs of young people are fully understood and considered in decision making.
Who can contribute and shape the Action Plan?
Show moreAny individual or organisation can make a submission or complete the survey in response to this consultation paper and the questions it presents. This may include, but is not limited to:
- General public, in particular young people aged 10 to 25 years living in Western Australia
- Youth sector organisations, including peak bodies
- Education institutions
- Non-government community service providers
- Local governments, including Youth Advisory Councils
When does the consultation period end?
Show moreThe consultation period ended on 29 March 2024.
