Australian Youth Affairs Coalition

WE ARE THE PEAK BODY REPRESENTING AND ADVOCATING ON BEHALF OF MORE THAN 4 MILLION YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 12–25 IN AUSTRALIA.

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CALLING ALL YOUNG VOICES 💥

Are you a young person (or do you know a young person) aged 12–25 who is passionate about a certain issue?

AYAC is inviting young Australians to contribute their thoughts by writing an opinion piece for our youth b

It’s a challenging time in the world right now, and it's completely understandable if the weight of it all feels overwhelming at times. As we head into a new year and life picks up again, prioritising self-care and supporting one another has be

We're excited to report that in 2023, young people represent a whopping 83.5% of AYAC's membership base!

A heartfelt thank you to our incredible youth members, as well as our valued individual and organisational supporters, for steering the course

Raise your voice: New Youth Blog Post 💥

In our latest youth blog opinion piece, Joseph explores his experience of speaking out about mental health challenges, highlighting the additional complexities tied to the migrant experience. He encourages in

💥 Meet the AYAC Board for 2024 💥

Congratulations to the individuals who will be joining our current board members to lead AYAC in 2024. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to everyone who participated in the nomination and voting process. We look fo

Raise your voice: New Youth Blog Post 💥

In our latest youth blog opinion piece, Anju explores navigating mental health challenges between academic pressure and cultural experiences amidst the backdrop of COVID-19.

CW: This story explores themes of

Join Our Team: National Policy and Advocacy Lead Opportunity at AYAC 🚀

This role is closing in 4 days!

Are you passionate about making a positive impact on the lives of young people in Australia? AYAC is on the lookout for a dynamic and dedicated

Raise your voice: New Youth Blog Post 💥

In our latest youth blog opinion piece, Amani explores the beautiful diversity and creativity of the online 'Black Girl beauty community', while also shining a light on undercurrent of negativity and prejudic

It's been an exciting week for AYAC! 💥

Yesterday, AYAC hosted the 2023 Parliamentary Friends of Young People (PFoYP) meeting on beautiful Ngunnawal country in Canberra, thanks to co-conveners @andrew.wilkie.mp and @makemayomatter

Our day included