Inaugural Bayswater Youth Forum
Tuesday 17th September @ Boronia K-12
Mr Jackson Taylor, State Member for Bayswater hosted the inaugural Bayswater Youth Forum at Boronia K-12 along with the Minister for Youth, Gabrielle Williams MP.
Year 10/11/12 students from Fairhills High School, Bayswater Secondary, Heathmont College, Wantirna Collage & Boronia K-12 were involved in round table discussions which rotated every 10 minutes. Mr Taylor & Minister Williams mingled between the tables and participated in the discussion. A Q&A session concluded the forum.
Topics of discussion:
Mental Health - How do we better support young people with mental health concerns?
Women & gender diversity - How do we further empower women in the 21st Century?
Environment - How can Governments best make policy to mitigate climate change?
Education - How can education best support opportunities for young people?
What is the single most important issue facing young people today, why?