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?