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The Australian Youth Affairs Coalition (AYAC) is the national peak body representing young people (aged 12–26) and the agencies and organisations of the youth and community sector that supports them.

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Young People

Are you aged 12-25? Why not join the over 1,800 other young people from all over Australia that are taking advantage of opportunities through our associated programs.

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Youth Sector

AYAC supports a wide range of free online events, webinars and blogs designed to bring together the youth sector for guided discussion, collaboration and capability building.

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Training & Services

AYAC offers a range of fee-for-service options which can be tailored to meet the needs of young people, organisations and government seeking to enhance their engagement with young people.

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Presenting up-to-date publications, submissions and media releases associated with young people, associated organisations an government departments throughout Australia.

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Our Board

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Jemma Rule

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Stassi Austin

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Lena Nabizada

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Maia Giordano

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Jane Hickey

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Zeynep Yesilyurt OAM

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AYAC acknowledges the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognises their continuing connection to land, waters, and culture. Most often, we work on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. As the national peak body for young people, we also acknowledge First Nations young people as the future custodians of this land. We stay committed to supporting the Uluru Statement from the Heart, and to supporting the leadership and self-determination of First Nations young people.

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