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Calling Student Activists!
Inspire Student Activism is a 4 week program designed to give new university age students they skills and experience they need to be lasting change agents on their campuses.
Applications close on the 6th of March, CLICK HERE to submit one.
In Australia, University students have a proud history of engaging in community activism - from the anti-war movement of the 70's, to recent campaigns to stop illegal course fees.
The Inspire program seeks to build upon that knowledge, applying the lessons of the past to today's issues - such as climate change and concerns around the structure of the Student Services and Amenities Fee.
The program will run as a pilot in NSW, with the aim for a national rollout in the near future.
For more information email: admin@search.org.au
Advocates for young and vulnerable Australians are optimistic after the federal government announced an increase of $4 a week to people on Newstart and Youth Allowance.
Executive Director of the Australian Youth Affairs Coalition, Andrew Cummings is campaigning for an increase for people on the lowest benefit schemes.
He said he was pleased that this year’s federal budget recognised that Newstart and Youth Allowance provide too little to live on.
