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Victoria’s Biggest Young Mob Gathering Returns to Yorta Yorta Country — With Special Guest, TV Presenter & Proud Ambassador Megan Waters

The Koorie Youth Summit is back! For the first time, Victoria’s largest gathering of young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people will take place on Yorta Yorta Country in Shepparton. Scheduled for May 19-21, 2025, this transformative event will bring together young people aged 18-28 from across the state to connect, learn, and be inspired.  […]

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ANNOUNCING OUR 2025 KOORIE YOUTH SUMMIT LOGO ARTIST: DYLAN J CHARLES! 

This year, we’re proud to launch the Regional Summit Artist series, uplifting regional artists and young people. At KYC, we know the importance of connecting with and honouring local communities when we visit, ensuring that respect, care, and understanding guide our time on Country. That’s why we’re passionate about commissioning artists from the lands where

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The Victorian Governments ‘Tougher’ Bail Reforms will Continue to Endanger Our Children and Young People 

The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) urges the Victorian Labor Government to immediately halt the proposed bail reforms announced yesterday. We urge them to instead work with us and Victoria’s Aboriginal community to implement community-driven and evidence-based solutions to ensure the ongoing wellbeing of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children and young people. KYC strongly condemns

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Introducing our Youth Participation Coordinator, Sheeneeya Penrith!

Sheeneeya is a proud Yorta Yorta, Dja Dja Wurrung, Wiradjuri, and Yamatji woman. She grew up in Naarm (Melbourne) and spent her holidays in Kyabram and Shepparton. Sheeneeya is passionate about giving back to the community the way the community has supported her throughout her journey in life and the barriers she has faced over

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Victorian Government’s broken promise is a major step backwards towards justice for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children 

Alongside the groundswell of condemnation from the Victorian Aboriginal community, organisations, leaders, and experts in the field, the Koorie Youth Council (KYC) is deeply disappointed by the Victorian Government’s announcement that they will abandon their promise to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14.   Read our Media Release below:

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Introducing our recently appointed Community Engagement Officer, Jye Charles!

I’m a proud Yorta Yorta Man, born on Yorta Yorta country in the small town of Mooroopna; just a short drive from Shepparton. I’ve got ties to Bundjalung, Wiradjuri and Gunai/Kurnai mob through my nan and pop. Most of my extended family still reside in and around Mooroopna/Shepparton. My immediate family moved to beautiful WaddaWurrung

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The Koorie Youth Summit Returns to Empower Young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Voices Across Victoria

The 2024 Koorie Youth Summit, themed “Ancestor’s Footsteps, Young Voices, Empowering Futures,” announces its vision to empower young Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voices, drawing inspiration from the legacies of our ancestors. Scheduled for June 17-19th, the Summit, organised by the Koorie Youth Council, invites Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander young people living in Victoria,

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Reflections from the Indigenous Suicide Prevention Forum

I was fortunate enough to attend this years Indigenous Suicide Prevention Forum held in Albert Park on the traditional lands of the Bunorong People. The conference took place over a course of three days and was made up of deadly speakers, panels, counsellors, community workers, researchers and cultural healers who shared their stories, experiences and

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2024 Marram Nganyin Mentoring Grants Announcement

The Koorie Youth Council (KYC) are pleased to announce the 5 Aboriginal organisations that will receive grants of $335, 000 to deliver strength-based and place-based mentoring programs over three years. This is the strongest commitment from the Victorian Government to Marram Nganyin since its inception in 2016, which has now seen over 300 young people

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