The workshop brought together over 50 dedicated individuals from more than 18 government departments, including graduate Sri Trotman and three members of the Ministerial Youth Advisory Council (MYAC), MYAC Chair CJ Daudu, Lilijana Nicholls and Sara Al Husseini, who supported the Youth Team with the regional consultation workshops.
“The Action Plan is more than a list of actions. It provides an opportunity to demonstrate that the State Government is listening to young people and values their voices,” Sri said.
A young person from the workshop said that involving young people in decision-making is not just about giving them a voice but also about valuing and acting upon their insights.
“It requires creating meaningful opportunities for participation, ensuring diversity and inclusivity, and providing the necessary education and tools for effective engagement. By doing so, WA can benefit from the fresh perspectives and innovative ideas that young people bring, leading to more dynamic, responsive, and inclusive governance and policy-making processes” young person said.
Manager of Youth Strategic Policy, Priscilla Bignoux, said the successful workshop was an important catalyst to start drafting the Action Plan.
“By working collaboratively, we have been able to identify new actions and initiatives to be included in the Action Plan,” Priscilla said.
“We also acknowledged the interrelatedness of the issues facing young people and the collaboration opportunities to harness the whole of government potential towards improving outcomes for young people aged 10 – 25 years old.”
The next interagency workshop in April will discuss the draft of the Action Plan along with the final consultation findings.
The State Government is deeply committed to engaging with and amplifying the voices of our youth. Achieving positive outcomes for young people in Western Australia is a collective responsibility—one that spans across various government agencies.
