Youth Participation Kit

Supporting young people to have a voice in the decisions, services and communities that affect their lives.
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Youth participation is about ensuring young people have opportunities to be heard, contribute their ideas and help shape decisions that affect their lives.

Meaningful participation benefits both young people and organisations, leading to more inclusive communities, stronger services, better decision-making and improved outcomes.

Every voice matters, and every step towards participation can make a difference.

The Youth Participation Kit provides practical information, tips and resources for young people and organisations to support genuine, safe and effective participation.

Whether you are a young person interested in getting involved or an organisation looking to improve how you engage with young people, the resources below can help you take the next step.

Youth Participation Kit: 10–15 year olds

Learn what participation means, why your voice matters, and how to get involved at school, at home and in your community. This kit helps younger people build confidence, understand their rights, and take their first steps in shaping decisions that affect them.

Youth Participation Kit: 16–25 year olds

Explore how to get involved, influence decisions and create meaningful change. This kit helps young people build skills, grow networks, and gain experience while shaping the issues that matter to them.

Tools and Templates

Access practical tools to help you take action – from contacting organisations and writing resumes to planning projects and running meetings. This kit helps you turn your ideas into action and make a real impact.

Youth Participation Kit for Organisations

Learn how to meaningfully involve young people in decisions, programs and services. This kit helps organisations apply practical principles and approaches to create safe, inclusive and effective participation that improves outcomes.

Workshops

Take the next step and explore the Youth Participation Kit through practical workshops designed for young people, organisations and community groups. These sessions build knowledge, confidence and skills through real-world examples, discussions and activities.

Promotional Materials

Access a library of promotional materials and resources to spread the word about the Youth Participation Kit. This collection includes ready-to-use graphics designed to support schools, organisations, community groups and young people.

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