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Youth Centre

Thursday 10 July from 11am – 4pm the Youth Centre will be facilitating YACVic Say it Loud Training. There is plenty of food and snacks to keep everyone going.

Course content – Say It Loud: Youth Advocacy Training

Do you want to know how to lead change in your community and be heard by decision makers?

This workshop informs and inspires young people to make change you are passionate about. They teach you advocacy concepts, combined with reflective and group activities, so you can delve deep into decision-making, stakeholder engagement & public advocacy. They give you practical examples and various tips on engaging with the greater community, and look at what advocacy approaches might work best for each participant.

Part One (2hrs):

What advocacy is and isn't
Types of advocacy
Motivation
Who do we advocate to?
Putting ideas into action

Part Two (2hrs):

Network Mapping
Decision-making
Youth Advisory Councils
Pitching your ideas & Personal Advocacy Plan
Campaigning: Barriers and Challenges

Contact Surf Coast Youth for booking.