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Invitation from YACVic: Engaging Young People in Bushfire Recovery, Resources and Final Report Launch
Youth Affairs Council Victoria invite you to join us on Monday 8 November 2021, 4-5pm for the launch of:
- A Seat at the Table: Young People and Disaster Recovery; A Guide to meaningful Youth Engagement, Participation, and Inclusion
- Speaking Up: Young people’s experience of Bushfire and Recovery Report and recommendations; a partnership between YACVic, DET and BRV
The launch will include an interactive panel with young people, project partners, and an overview of the resources and report
Panel Speakers include:
- Carmel Flynn (she/her) – CEO, Bushfire Recovery Victoria
- Todd Macbeth (he/him) –Director, Inclusive Education Professional Practice Branch Department of Education
- Katherine Ellis (she/her) CEO, Youth Affairs Council Victoria
- Quinn Obran, (she/her) YACVic Youth Bushfire Recovery Working Group
This work was led by the YACVic Youth Bushfire Recovery Working Group, which consists of 12 young people aged 12-25, living in rural and regional parts of eastern Victoria impacted by the 2019 - 2020 Eastern Victorian Bushfires (East Gippsland, Towong, Alpine and beyond).
Who is this event for?
- Young people
- Emergency Services
- Community Recovery Committees
- Interested Community Members
- Agencies working in disaster management, resilience and recovery
- Youth workers
Accessibility and Support
At YACVic, we take access and inclusion seriously. We are committed to making every event as accessible and inclusive as possible for all members of the community. If you have a specific access request, would like further information or want to provide any suggestions please contact us. Auslan Interpreted.
Contact Us
For any queries, please get in touch with YACVic Rural Youth Projects Co-ordinator, Carla Hall chall@yacvic.org.au
