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17-Mar-26 Media Release

AYAC REPORT: A shared understanding of rights based youth engagement? - A conversation starter

17 Mar 2026
AYAC’s new report on rights-based youth engagement keeps young people’s rights on the agenda.
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16-May-24

AYAC responds to the 2024–25 Budget

16 May 2024
The 2024-2025 May Budget was a promise to close the generational divide amidst a challenging time for young people, who continue to be disproportionately impacted by cost-of-living pressures across various life domains, including mental health, employment, and housing.
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AYAC’s CEO, Jo Rostami on ABC News Radio

AYAC’s CEO, Jo Rostami on ABC News Radio

16 May 2024
AYAC’s CEO, Jo Rostami talks to ABC News Radio’s Tim Shepherd on the Federal Budget and how it impacts young people. Listen below.
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08 May 2024

AYAC Continues to Call for Substantial Increases to Youth Allowance and Job Seeker Payments in the Federal Budget

08 May 2024
AYAC Continues to Call for Substantial Increases to Youth Allowance and Job Seeker Payments in the Federal Budget, and providing meaningful investment in children and young people in responses to end family violence .
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Statement on the Referendum Outcome

Statement on the Referendum Outcome

17 Oct 2023
AYAC extends its deepest empathy, unwavering support and heartfelt solidarity to First Nations people as they grapple with the outcome of the recent referendum.
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Shaping the Future: A new approach to policy that works for young people

Shaping the Future: A new approach to policy that works for young people

17 Oct 2023
AYAC, in collaboration with the Academy of the Social Sciences in Australia, and Monash Centre for Youth Policy and Education Practice
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Joanna Siejka Rostami, Named New CEO of AYAC

Joanna Siejka Rostami, Named New CEO of AYAC

29 Sep 2023
AYAC is delighted to announce the appointment of Joanna Siejka Rostami as its new Chief Executive Officer.